March 3, 2026 11:30 AM

Union Minister Jual Oram inaugurates Tribes Art Fest 2026 in Delhi, showcasing over 30 tribal art forms

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Monday inaugurated the 12-day Tribes Art Fest (TAF) 2026 at Travancore Palace in the national capital, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to preserving tribal heritage while strengthening economic empowerment of tribal communities. Organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the festival runs from March 2 to 13 at Travancore Palace, K.G. Marg, and features more than 75 tribal artists and over 1,0...

December 19, 2025 2:37 PM

Tribal MPs hold high-level interaction to accelerate development initiatives across tribal regions

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Thursday led a high-level interaction with Tribal Members of Parliament and Ministers, underscoring a collective push to fast-track the holistic development of tribal communities across the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the gathering, Oram said the interaction reflected a unified commitment of elected tribal leadership towards inclusion, empowerment and dignity of tribal citizens, in line with the national...

November 13, 2025 11:24 AM

Tribal Business Conclave 2025 showcases India’s rising tribal entrepreneurship

The Tribal Business Conclave 2025 concluded on Wednesday at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, celebrating the rise of tribal entrepreneurship in India. The event highlighted innovation, inclusion, and indigenous enterprise as key drivers of growth during Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The conclave was attended by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram, and Minister of State for Tribal Affairs...

June 18, 2025 10:15 AM

Jual Oram highlights Modi government’s commitment to tribal welfare

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the holistic development of tribal communities, stating that transparency, inclusivity, and efficiency are the core principles driving tribal welfare programs under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, the minister emphasized that the vision of a developed India cannot be achieved without empowering and uplifting tribal communities. “A community once po...

June 17, 2025 10:49 AM

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches campaign for inclusive development, empowerment of tribal communities

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, the largest benefit saturation campaign in India’s tribal regions, aimed at inclusive development and tribal empowerment. This initiative, rolled out from June 15 to 30, spans over 549 tribal-dominated districts and 207 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) districts, covering more than one lakh villages and habitations. Described by Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram as a “historic step in realizin...