Ministry of Tribal Affairs is conducting various activities under the “Support of Tribal Research Institute” and “Tribal Festival, Research, Information and Mass Education” schemes with the purpose of improving the quality and consistency of research works, evaluation studies, training and creating awareness about tribal heritage.
Museum for Tribal Freedom Fighters
The Ministry recognizes the sacrifices and patriotic acts of tribal people by sanctioning the establishment of 10 Tribal Freedom Fighters Museums. These museums aim to honor the tribals’ significant contributions to the country’s freedom movement.
Documentation of Indigenous Practices
The Ministry undertakes extensive research and documentation activities on indigenous practices of tribals. These include documenting tribal healers and medicinal plants used by them, Adivasi languages, their agricultural systems, dances, paintings, and other cultural practices.
Digital Repository: Preserving Tribal Cultural Heritage
To promote and safeguard rich tribal cultural heritage while also generating awareness among others, a searchable digital repository has been developed. This digital platform facilitates the preservation and easy access to various aspects of tribal culture.
Funding for Tribal Festivals
The ministry provides financial support to the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) for organizing national and state-level Adi Mahotsav festivals. These festivals serve as platforms to exhibit and celebrate the rich diversity of tribal culture.
Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools
Under its digital transformation initiative, Microsoft has adopted 250 EMRS schools in the first phase. Of these, 50 EMRS schools are being provided intensive training, and 500 master trainers are being trained to bring digital education to tribal students.
Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
This initiative covers 75 PVTGs aiming for their comprehensive socio-economic growth. The development initiatives include programs tailored to enhance their livelihoods, health, and education.
Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana is a tribal entrepreneurship development program. It focuses on forming and bolstering clusters of tribal Self Help Groups (SHGs) into Tribal Producer Companies to foster economic empowerment.
TRIFED: Empowering Tribal Communities
TRIFED functions under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and acts as a facilitator and service provider for tribes to sell their products. Its mission is to equip tribal people with knowledge, tools, and a database of information, enabling them to function in a more systematic and scientific manner. TRIFED regularly organizes Tribal Artisan Melas (TAMs) to identify new artisans and products at the grassroots level. It also participates in MSP for MFP and TRIFOOD Schemes.
