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A View Of Chitrakote Waterfall In Bastar

Tourism To Bloom In Chhattisgarh’s Bastar As Naxalism Fades, But Some Voices Of Concern Too

From homestays and waterfalls to ancient caves and UN-recognised villages, the region is opening up like never before. But Deepanwita Gita Niyogi also hears voices of concern and apprehension from the tribals


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Three-day GI Tagged Tribal Art Workshop & Exhibition kicks Off

The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, inaugurated a three-day “GI Tagged Tribal Art Workshop & Exhibition – Cultural Extravaganza” at New Delhi today. The event, being held from 24–26 November 2025, brings together selected 139 students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across the country, along with 34 Art and Music teachers and 10 master artisans, to celebrate and promote India’s Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged tribal art traditions. The initiative reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis on integrating skill development, vocational education and cultural heritage into mainstream learning. By enabling tribal students to learn GI-tagged traditional art forms, NESTS is nurturing a generation of young tribal artist-entrepreneurs, strengthening cultural pride and enabling sustainable livelihoods, the Ministry said.

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States and Union Territories in India have Scheduled Tribes

Emphasising the importance of technology in our lives in modern era, President Droupadi Murmu said it is not right that our tribal community be deprived of the benefits of modern development. The occasion also saw the launch of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes. THE INDIAN TRIBAL reports 

The Festival of Flowers is celebrated by Oraon tribals, mostly in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, on the third day of the Chaitra month. It will be celebrated tomorrow (April 11). Sarhul heralds the beginning of the New Year. The Indian Tribal brings you a pictorial presentation about the vibrant, lively and colourful festival, wherein nature is worshipped
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