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Aadi Mahotsav: PM Modi To Inaugurate Tribal Festival In Delhi Tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate ‘Aadi Mahotsav’, a mega national tribal festival in the national capital Delhi on Thursday as part of the efforts to showcase the tribal culture on a large scale.

PM Modi to inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav

According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), it noted that Prime Minister Modi has been at the forefront of taking steps for the welfare of the tribal population while also due to respect their contribution to the country’s growth and development.

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Details of Aadi Mahotsav

The Aadi Mahotsav, which celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce and traditional art, is an annual initiative of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

This year, it is being organised from February 16 to 27 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi, PMO’s statement said.

It will showcase the rich and diverse heritage of tribes from across the country in over 200 stalls at the venue. Around 1,000 tribal artisans will participate in the exercise.

Since 2023 is being celebrated as the International Year of Millets, a special focus will be on showcasing “Shree Anna”, a recent government nomenclature for millets grown by tribals along with usual attractions like handicrafts, handloom, pottery and jewellery, the statement added.

Source PTI

Bharat Express English

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