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Mendhar, October 02: Tribal Affairs Minister Javed Ahmed Rana today underscored the urgent need for collective and sustained efforts to preserve, protect and promote the egalitarian tribal values that have long defined the identity of communities in the Pir Panjal region.

Speaking at a vibrant Tribal Mela organized by the Tribal Affairs Department in collaboration with the local District Administration at Sagra in Mendhar, Poonch, the Minister emphasized that tribal development must not come at the cost of cultural erosion.

He called for an integrative approach that harmonizes progress with tradition, cautioning that the unchecked spread of modern influences could dilute the deep-rooted tribal customs and moral frameworks that are inherently community-driven and inclusive.

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