The Aadi Mahotsav 2025, a grand festival celebrating India’s rich tribal heritage, will be held from February 16-24, 2025, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. Organized by the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the event will showcase the vibrant culture, heritage, and economic potential of India’s tribal communities.
The Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will inaugurate the festival as the Chief Guest. More than 600 tribal artisans, 500 performing artists, and 25 food stalls will participate, representing the diverse traditions of over 30 states and Union Territories. The festival aims to empower tribal communities by providing them with an extensive marketplace to promote their products and reach modern consumers.
Hon’ble Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, who has been actively overseeing preparations, emphasized the importance of the event, stating, “Aadi Mahotsav is not just a festival but an initiative to empower tribal communities by bridging the gap between traditional art forms and modern consumers.” Similarly, Hon’ble Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durga Das Uikey highlighted the event’s positive impact on tribal livelihoods, saying, “The Aadi Mahotsav opens national and international markets for tribal artisans, fostering their growth.”
The festival is set to feature several key highlights, including live demonstrations by artisans, collaborations with 20 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), the signing of over 25 MoUs, and international delegations from Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Partnerships with platforms such as IFCA and NEST are also aimed at supporting tribal culinary items and capacity building in education.
Secretary, Tribal Affairs, Vibhu Nayar, and Managing Director of TRIFED, Ashish Chatterjee, both emphasized the dedication to ensuring the festival’s success and urged the public to support and appreciate the extraordinary craftsmanship and talent of India’s tribal communities.
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