Aizawl, July 13 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday said that the history and cultural heritage of the people of the Northeast had been preserved through their traditional attire, handicrafts, and indigenous skills long before they were documented in writing. He said these traditional practices and artistic expressions continue to serve as living repositories of the region’s identity, history and collective memory.Inaugurating the week-long ‘Zo Fair’ (Aadhi Bazaar) in Aizawl, the C…
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Aizawl, July 13 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday said that the history and cultural heritage of the people of the Northeast had been preserved through their traditional attire, handicrafts and indigenous skills long before they were documented in written form.He said these traditional practices and artistic expressions continue to serve as living repositories of the region’s identity, history and collective memory.Inaugurating the week-long ‘Zo Fair’ (Aadhi Bazaar) in Aizawl, th…
Kohima, June 26 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday called for unity among Nagas, protection of indigenous identity and collective responsibility in ensuring an accurate and credible Census 2027, stressing that the exercise would play a crucial role in safeguarding the state’s demographic and socio-economic interests. While inaugurating the Kohima Village Multipurpose Hall at Ziekezou, Kohima Village, the Chief Minister said the newly inaugurated multipurpose hall was not only a…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government’s Antyodaya mantra has succeeded in bringing India’s most backward and deprived communities into the ambit of inclusive development with the objective of ensuring that those who were left behind are placed at the forefront of opportunity and progress, according to an official factsheet issued on Friday.It highlights that these efforts were spearheaded with the Rs 24,104 crore Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) programme targ…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Highlighting efforts for livelihood promotion and inclusivity, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram will lead celebrations to mark the 25th Foundation Day of the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) on Friday, an official said. The main event will be organised at Vishwa Yuva Kendra, New Delhi, where the Union Minister will felicitate successful Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs, the official said in a statement.Established in 2001, N…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Hailing the over Rs 4.5 crore in sales at the Bharat Tribes Fest 2026, Tribal Affairs Joint Secretary Anant Prakash Pandey on Sunday highlighted the role played by the platform in integrating tribal products with mainstream markets while preserving rich cultural heritage.Speaking at the closing ceremony of the fest at Sunder Nursery in Delhi, he said the 19-day celebration of tribal culture, craftsmanship and enterprise reaffirms the government’s commitment to tribal …
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has articulated an indicative national target to enable recognition of one lakh tribal healers while engaging them as community-level partners in strengthening health outreach in tribal areas, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey said that the Ministry earlier organised a national capacity-building programme for Tribal Healers at Hyderabad, Telangana, on January 16.The aim was to …
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, on Wednesday, will highlight achievements of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) at the eighth Foundation Day celebration of the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) which manages these institutions, an official said on Tuesday. “Since its inception, NESTS has been instrumental in expanding access to quality education for tribal students through the EMRS network. Significant progress has been made in stre…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has decided to extend the ongoing Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 at Sunder Nursery in Delhi till April 5, an official said on Saturday. On March 29, Minister of State (MoS) for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey will inaugurate a Van Dhan Conclave for discussions on sustainable livelihoods and value addition of Minor Forest Produce, a statement said.The extension of the fest has been announced in response to the overwhelming public participation and …
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In a major push to support tribal artisans and promote indigenous products, the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India, which works under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.The partnership aims to create a strong and cost-effective delivery system for products sold through TRIFED’s online platforms, including the Tribes India e-m…