Significant contribution of Tribals in Indian freedom movement neglected in history
KRC TIMES Desk
‘Aadi Mahotsav’ was inaugurated where over thousand tribal artisans from 27 states are participating in the event.
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah inaugurated the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’, in New Delhi on 16th November along with Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Arjun Munda and other dignitaries.
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah highlighted the following important aspects in his address:
- ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ a platform for tribals to showcase their handicrafts, culture, traditions and food in front of the worl
- Poor and underprivileged sections, Adivasis and Dalits have the first right over the resources of the country.
- Government is committed to philosophy of ‘Antyodaya’ and ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, stands like a rock behind Adivasis
- Government to ensure sustainable development and improvement in standard of living of tribals, without disturbing their culture and traditions
- Significant contribution of Tribals in Indian freedom movement neglected in history; Government built museums across the country to preserve it for future generations
- By 2022, each block to have a tribal school on Eklavya model
Amit Shah also stated the programs and roadmap for the development of Tribal communities in the country:
- ‘Van Dhan Vikas Kendras’, to accelerate the development of tribal people across the country, who reside in 40% of its area and constitute 8% of its population.
- Government has built museums worth over Rs. 180 crores across the country to preserve the contribution of tribal leaders in India’s freedom struggle.
- Government initiated the concept of the District Mineral Fund, under which proceeds of over Rs. 32000 crores, besides budgetary allocations, have been employed in the last 5 years for development of tribal areas, villages and people.
- Further, an audio-visual digital library consisting of over 10,000 tribal cultural events has been developed by the government to preserve and protect the tribal culture and traditions for future generations
Amit Shah echoed:
‘the tribals as the protectors of forests, which in turn are the lungs of the nation. The tribals are still attached to nature as well as maintain their centuries-old culture. Such a coexistence of nature with human culture is best exemplified by the tribal society. Tribals might not have the modern life of luxury and comfort, yet they have the gift of happiness that comes from staying in the lap of nature with harmony.’
Shah noted that in today’s times of climate change, when the whole world is seeing ill effects of global warming, it is the tribals who are a live example for the whole world of how humans can sustainability coexist with nature.
Watch the full address of the Home Minister Amit Shah
We share some reactions of few important leaders of the tribal community:
