President Draupadi Murmu said on Sunday that the development initiatives released in the country have made positive impact on tribal communities. Addressing the inaugural session of ‘Adi Festival, 2025’, he said that multidimensional efforts are being made to ensure the progress of the tribal community.
Murmu said, “The real development of our country will only happen when our tribal communities move forward.” President Murmu said that development initiatives from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat and Jammu and Kashmir to Andaman and Nicobar Islands tribal communities Has had a positive effect on.
He said, “These efforts have not only provided opportunities to tribal families, but have also raised awareness about their culture and contribution.” The President emphasized that education is the origin of these efforts, so that tribals Children will help in getting quality education opportunities and will be empowered for a better future.
Murmu also said that about 250 new Eklavya schools are under construction to further increase education opportunities. He said that millions of tribal students are benefiting from hostel facilities and they are also being given financial assistance to get higher education abroad.
Murmu said, “Education plays the most important role in the development of any society and it is a matter of great satisfaction that more than 470 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are providing education to 1.25 lakh tribal children across the country. ”
He said that in the last 10 years, 30 new medical colleges have been established in tribal dominated areas to increase the reach of healthcare. ‘Adi Festival’ is an annual festival, which celebrates tribal heritage, crafts and entrepreneurship and serves as a platform to showcase tribal traditions.
