‘Tribal communities are partners in building India’s future’: Vice President Radhakrishnan at Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar

September 9, 2026 5:09 PM

‘Tribal communities are partners in building India’s future’: Vice President Radhakrishnan at Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar, a sacred place of worship and community centre associated with the indigenous Donyi-Polo faith of the Nyishi community and other indigenous groups of Arunachal Pradesh. During his visit, the Vice-President offered prayers at the prayer hall and was briefed on the Nyishi indigenous faith, its beliefs and prayer practices, as well as the Yerko indigenous Gurukul system, traditional knowledge and medicinal practices,...

Dignity, security and growth opportunities for Manipur’s tribal communities a national priority: President Murmu

December 12, 2025 4:27 PM

Dignity, security and growth opportunities for Manipur’s tribal communities a national priority: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that ensuring dignity, security and better growth opportunities for the tribal communities of Manipur, along with their increased participation in national progress, remains a national priority. Addressing a public function in Senapati district, the President also laid foundation stones and inaugurated several development projects in the district. She is on a two-day (December 11-12) visit to Manipur. President Murmu said the central government is workin...

President Murmu offers prayers at Gujarat’s Somnath Temple, interacts with tribal communities at Gir

October 10, 2025 9:50 PM

President Murmu offers prayers at Gujarat’s Somnath Temple, interacts with tribal communities at Gir

President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to Gujarat, offered prayers at Somnath Temple, paid floral tributes at the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and interacted with members of the tribal community at Gir National Park in Sasan Gir on Thursday. The President began her day with Darshan and Puja at the historic Somnath Temple. Following this, she visited Gir National Park, home to the Asiatic lion, where she met and interacted with local tribal communities, including members of...