Union Minister Arjun Munda inaugurates Adi Vyakhyan, two-day tribal orientation programme in New Delhi

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda inaugurated a two-day tribal orientation programme – Adi Vyakhyan – in New Delhi yesterday. The programme has been organized by the National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI), with the objective to have a deeper understanding of the complexities of tribal traditions and culture and to explore the challenges to their existence. This is an initiative to explore tribal identity and the tribal contributions to the nation’s cultural diversity.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister emphasised tribal identity, their recognition and conservation. He stated that tribal language and literature are important for preserving tribal identity. He further highlighted the efforts made by the government for the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), including the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) initiative for the upliftment of tribal people. The Union Minister also applauded Adi Manthan for furthering discussion on the Panchayats (Extension of Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act- 1996, the Forest Rights Act (FRA)- 2006 and the Prevention of SC/STs Atrocities Act- 1989.

The Adi Vyakhyan programme will familiarize the tribal communities with the statistical input of India and the Constitutional safeguards. It is expected to provide valuable insights into the legal frameworks that shape tribal governance and land rights and will set the stage for a deeper understanding of tribal people.