Setting Leadership Goal For Indigenous Adolescents
Jan 21, 2022
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has launched a number of projects to encourage tribal youngsters to develop their leadership skills. One such initiative is the GOAL (Going Online As Leaders) programme that was launched on 15 May 2020; it provides mentorship to tribal youth through digital mode.
Scholarship of Emancipation
Jan 20, 2022
India boasts of a highly diverse demographic, which includes tribals, who make up for 8.2% of the total population according to the 2001 census. It is, therefore, important to empower this huge group and help them make the best of their skillset. This can only be done through education, which is the topmost priority of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA).
Swasthya helps to bridge the knowledge gaps in tribal health & nutrition
Jan 19, 2022
On August 17 2020, Shri Arjun Munda, the honourable Union Minister of Tribal Affairs inaugurated the e-portal on tribal health and nutrition named ‘Swasthya’. A first-of-its-kind, it provides every kind of information related to the health and nutrition of the tribal population of India on a single platform.
How TEDP is nurturing the revival of tribal arts and crafts
Jan 17, 2022
India is a land of arts and crafts. Due to its diversity, every region has its own history and tradition of art to offer, which includes drawings, paintings, embroideries, carvings, handloom weaving, rangoli designs, portraits, and saris among others. However, many traditional tribal art forms are on the verge of extinction or getting replaced because it is often not an economically viable option for artisans.
TEDP has opened up a new avenue for tribal entrepreneurs
Jan 13, 2022
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone around the world in one way or another. While many people combated with job losses and stared at an uncertain future, the Tribal Development Entrepreneurship Program (TEDP), a government initiative, proved to be a boon for tribal artisans across the country.
Celebrating Tribes Of India With Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
Jan 13, 2022
10th November 2021 turned out to be a momentous day when the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi declared 15th November, as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (National Tribal Day).
Enhancing the entrepreneurial capabilities of the tribal artisans through TEDP initiative
Jan 10, 2022
Last year, Paresh Rathwa (53) received the prestigious ‘Gujarat Travel and Tourism Excellence Award 2021’ in the Best Handicraft category from the Gujarat Government. Rathwa belongs to the tribal community from the Chhota Udaipur district in the state of Gujarat and has been involved in painting the traditional Pithora Painting. It is believed that this traditional art is more than 12,500 years old and is found in the ancient caves of Gujarat.
Documenting tribal life & culture through museums
Jan 21, 2022
The tribal population of India has played an important role in the country’s history, however their contribution to the freedom struggle and nation-building has often been overshadowed.
Shram Shakti: A portal that keeps a record of tribal migrant workers
Jan 24, 2022
India is home to over 104 million tribal people whose livelihoods to a large extent are based on agriculture and forest management.
Tribals Get An Innovative Healthcare Deliver In Telemedicine
Jan 25, 2022
Despite tremendous advances in modern science, technology and allopathic medicine, we are unable to provide quality healthcare to all.