Tribal Affairs
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, was briefed by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, on various initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of the tribal population. Key highlights included a three-fold increase in the budget for tribal affairs over the past 11 years, the need
EMRS Sports Meet
The 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025, organized by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, commenced on November 11, 2025, in Odisha. The event, which runs until November 15, brings together over 5,500 student athletes from Eklavya Model Residential Schools across
Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced the 'Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada' from November 1-15, 2025, celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The two-week event will highlight tribal culture, heritage, and empowerment initiatives under PM Modi's leadership, featuring various cultural festivals and activities
PMJANMAN
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, represented by Secretary Shri Anil Malik, received an award from the President of India for its significant contributions to the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PMJANMAN). This recognition occurred during the National Conclave on ‘Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan’ in New Delhi, where
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is set to pass the Tribal Village Vision 2030 Declaration during a Special Gram Sabha on October 2, 2025. This initiative, part of the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, aims to empower 11 crore tribal citizens across 1 lakh villages in 30 States/UTs. The program focuses
Paatalkot
In a significant development, Dr. Rashmi Choudhary inaugurated the first healthcare centre in the remote Paatalkot valley, addressing long-standing healthcare needs of the Gond and Bharia tribes. This initiative is part of broader government efforts to improve infrastructure and services in tribal areas, marking a historic milestone for the community.
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs organized a workshop on September 16, 2025, to address development gaps for Scheduled Tribes through the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST). The workshop emphasized the importance of outcome-oriented dialogue in fund allocation and introduced the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyaan, aimed at transforming tribal governance.
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL) have collaborated to enhance the infrastructure and capacity of 42 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. NCL will provide ₹5 crores under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to support digital education and health initiatives,
Adi Sanskriti
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Beta Version of Adi Sanskriti, a digital learning platform aimed at preserving tribal artforms and promoting the culture and traditional knowledge of tribal communities. The platform includes a Digital Tribal Art Academy, a socio-cultural repository, and an online marketplace for tribal artisans.
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Coal India Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance infrastructure and capacity in 76 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across four states. This initiative aims to empower over 30,000 tribal students through digital learning, mentorship, and improved facilities, including computers, sanitary products,
Tribal Affairs
On September 9, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu met with a group of eminent tribal leaders at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, aimed at empowering tribal communities. The initiative focuses on dialogue, responsible governance, and the mobilization of 20 lakh Adi-Karmayogis across one lakh villages. The President
Tribal Affairs
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, provided an update in Lok Sabha regarding the various autonomous and non-autonomous organizations under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. He highlighted the funds disbursed to Scheduled Castes and the number of beneficiaries under NSTFDC schemes over the past five