Wayanad: First district in the Country to provide basic documents to all Tribal People

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Wayanad becomes the first district in the country to provide basic documents to All tribal people. Basic documents and facilities include Aadhaar cards, ration cards, birth/death certificates, election ID cards, bank accounts and health insurance etc.

The Hindu

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