Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India Renuka Singh Saruta and Shri. Bishweshwar Tudu are assisting him as Ministers of State.

The Ministry was set up in 1999 after the bifurcation of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment with the objective of providing more focused approach on the integrated socio-economic development of the underprivileged sections of the Indian Society, in a coordinated and planned manner. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is functioning under the overall guidance of the Union Minister Shri Arjun Mun

da, Smt. The programmes and schemes of the Ministry are intended to support and supplement, through financial assistance, the efforts of other Central Ministries, the State Governments and voluntary organizations, and to fill critical gaps taking into account the situation of underprivileged sections.

06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

Behind every handcrafted creation lies a story of tradition, dedication, and generations of skilled artisans.

This National Handloom Day, RISA invites you to celebrate the timeless weaves and artistry of tribal communities and discover authentic handcrafted creations, including GI-tagged products that reflect the identity and legacy.

Join us tomorrow at the RISA Store as we honour the hands that weave, create, and keep India’s living traditions alive.

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Empowering Tribal Entrepreneurship

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs today signed MoUs with 10 leading State Startup Hubs and Technology Business Incubators, building a dedicated incubation pathway for Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs.

The partnership spans 9 States, all 5 Zonal Council regions, and the North Eastern Region — aiming to reach nearly 1,000 ST entrepreneurs, with at least 100 to be funded and incubated under VCF-ST/PMJGF.

A strong step toward building self-reliant tribal enterprises.

06/08/2026

The wait is almost over

Step into a world where every handcrafted creation reflects generations of skill, culture, and authenticity.

Join us tomorrow at the RISA Store to celebrate National Handloom Day and the remarkable artisans behind India’s living heritage.

06/08/2026

Where every thread carries a story, and tommorow, we bring those stories to life!

Counting down the hours to our HandloomDay Celebration. Join us tomorrow for an immersive day dedicated to handloom artistry, live weaving demos, and engaging conversations.

At: RISA Flagship Store, State Emporia Complex, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi

Friday, August 7th

Come, celebrate the timeless beauty of handloom with us!



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05/08/2026

Join us at our RISA flagship store on August 7th as we celebrate the with Tribal Weaves of India..

​Experience panel discussion, live demonstrations, a curated walkthrough and much more throughout the day.

​Venue: RISA Flagship Store, State Emporia Complex, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi

Celebrating the timeless melodies of Bastar on a national stage. 🎶🌿As part of the Bastar District Development Plan, the ...
05/08/2026

Celebrating the timeless melodies of Bastar on a national stage. 🎶🌿

As part of the Bastar District Development Plan, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is committed to preserving and promoting the region's rich cultural heritage by providing indigenous artists with national platforms to showcase their talent. At the Living Roots Originals Song Lab, jointly organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and IPRS, artists from the tribal communities like Gond, Madia, etc of Bastar are representing the vibrant musical traditions of Chhattisgarh. Through original songwriting, collaboration and professional music production, these artists are carrying forward centuries-old traditions while creating new opportunities for cultural recognition and sustainable livelihoods. Every performance is a celebration of identity, language, creativity and the living heritage of India's tribal communities.

Artists representing Bastar:
🎤 Gopal Poyam– Singer-Songwriter
🎤 Himesh Kawasi– Singer-Songwriter
🎶 And some traditional instrumentalists

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