New Delhi
Millets and millet specialities will hold centrestage as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the national ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ on February 16 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here and also engage with the artisans and the craftsmen from the tribal communities.
The present edition of the flagship event of TRIFED has the theme of “A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Crafts, Culture, Cuisine and Commerce”, which represents the basic ethos of tribal life. The festival will feature exhibition-cum-sale of tribal handicrafts, handloom, paintings, jewellery, cane & bamboo, pottery, food & natural products, gifts & assortment, tribal cuisine and much more through 200 stalls to showcase this.
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, in the presence of his deputy, Renuka Saruta, announced the details at a media briefing on Monday. Munda informed that the Prime Minister will also be given an overview of the products which will be on display at various stalls..
The Minister said that the Tribal Affairs Ministry is making all out efforts to ensure full participation and involvement of the tribal communities in realising Prime Minister’s vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat. He also said that the emphasis on the organic production of products by the tribal communities can play a big role in combating the challenge of global warming.
Munda said that an effort has been made to draw more and more artisans from remote areas producing lesser known and unique items to come and take part in Aadi Mahotsavs being organised across the country. The Aadi Mahotsav is a major platform to catapult the tribal products into national and international markets, he said adding TRIFED is engaging with top designers to ensure quality and contemporary designs in tribal products, at the same time maintaining their originality.
TRIFED, an organisation of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has been organsing “Aadi Mahotsav – National Tribal Festival” to provide direct market access to the tribal master-craftsmen and women in large metros and State capitals.
The concept of organising Aadi Mahotsav in major cities has proved to be a boon for tribal artisans by eliminating the middle men and providing direct access to large markets, the Ministry stated
Aadi Mahotsav Highlights
- Over 1000 tribal artisans & artists from 28 States/UTs to participate
- Tribal cooks from 19 States/UTs to dish out mouth-watering fare in 20 food stalls
- Fest to commemorate International Year of Millets, create awareness & increase production & consumption of tribal millets
- Display & sale millet (Shree Anna) products and cuisines
- An exclusive pavilion for sale & display of Van Dhan products
- As many as 39 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras from 17 States/UTs to participate
- A Tribal Freedom Fighters Gallery with their stories of valour and sacrifice through NCST and NCZCC one of the main attractions
- Dissemination of information on Educational & Technology-driven interventions by National Educational Society about achiever alumni in different fields & at EMRS schools
- Republic Day Tableau of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, awarded the 1st prize during Republic Day 2023 celebration, to be on display
- Dissemination of information by NSTFDC on schemes & financial support provided for STs including Tribal Entrepreneurs & Tribal Startups
- Department of Posts to showcase its schemes in remote areas including display of tribal philately
- Tribal cultural performances by 500 tribal artists based on the tribal rituals, harvest, festivals, martial art forms from about 20 States
