The national Aadi Mahotsav will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 16th February, 2023 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. The Festival will be organized by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
More than 1000 tribal artisans and artists from different parts of India will be participating in the festival.
TRIFED is an organisation of Ministry of Tribal Affairs. TRIFED is hosting the festival on behalf of the tribal ministry.
The Aadi Mahotsav is a celebration of the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine and commerce. It was started in 2017.
Rationale for Organising Aadi Mahotsav Festival
Government of India has been organsing “Aadi Mahotsav – National Tribal Festival” to provide direct market access to the tribal master-craftsmen and women in large metros and State capitals.
Highlights in this festival
- Tribal Freedom Fighters Gallery
- Stories of Tribal Freedom fighters
- NSTFDC
- Dissemination of information by NSTFDC on various schemes and financial support being provided for Scheduled Tribes
- The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) is a PSU under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Significance of the 2023 Aadi Mahotsav Festival
• Organic products produced by the artisans are to play a bigger role in the 2023 Aadi Mahotsav Festival
• Great opportunity to learn about the skills of artisans in remote places
Key Takeaways
• The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) is a premiere institution under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
• Organic production of products by the tribal communities can play a big role in combating the challenge of global warming
• More than 39 Van Dhan Vikas Kendra are to participate in the festival
• TRIFED is engaging with top designers to ensure quality and contemporary designs in tribal products, at the same time maintaining their originality
• Tribes constitute over 8% of India's population.
