Indian Tribal News Service
New Delhi/Gandhinagar
One more in the series of Aadi Bazaars — a celebration of the spirit of tribal culture and cuisine — was added on Sunday at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Statue of Unity, in Narmada district of Gujarat. The Aadi Bazaar is an initiative that helps enable the economic welfare of the tribal communities and brings them closer towards mainstream development.
Organised by TRIFED, under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the 11-day exhibition featuring organic tribal products and handcrafted wares at the iconic monument, Statue of Unity, will have more than 100 stalls and will represent more than 10 states from across the country. The exhibition will conclude on April 5.
The Aadi Bazar was inaugurated by Nimishaben Suthar, Minister of State for Tribal Development, Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education, Gujarat, in the presence of Dr. Kuberbhai Manshukhbhai Dindor, Minister of State for Higher and Technical Education, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs, Gujarat and Ramsinh Rathwa, Chairman, TRIFED.
Speaking on the occasion, Suthar said, “It was primarily due to the efforts of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel that India exists in a unified manner. It was, therefore, one of his main aspirations for the country to be inclusive and united. This great monument, the tallest statue in the world, is a testament to the values – national, spiritual and cultural – that Sardar Patel espoused and stood by. Moreover this district is primarily a tribal area. I am very happy to note that an Aadi Bazaar will take place in this tribal dominant area and lead to an all-round development. I wish you all the best.”
Another Aadi Bazaar at SAIL Exhibition Ground, Rourkela, Odisha, will be held between March 30 and April 8, 2022. The Aadi Bazaars representing the basic ethos of tribal life are a part of TRIFED’s intensified efforts to improve the livelihoods of the underprivileged tribals, who have been majorly impacted in the past two years.
For his part, Ramsinh Rathwa, Chairman TRIFED, said, “I am happy that TRIFED is continuing its endeavour in enhancing the livelihoods of tribals of India. The Aadi Bazaar will help disseminate tribal culture from across the country to a larger audience. This being a bustling and international tourist attraction will aid in this event being a success.”
