'War room' to be set up for implementation of tribal welfare

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Thursday that a "war room" will be set up to ensure effective implementation of tribal welfare schemes in remote areas of the state.

Thackeray made the announcement at a review meeting of the tribal development department.

He also said that a task force will be set up for tackling malnutrition in these areas.

The chief minister also asked the officials to prepare a time-bound programme for proper utilisation of funds meant for development schemes of the department.