Tribal Festival - Aadi Mahotsav will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav, a mega national tribal festival, on Thursday in Delhi. The programme will showcase the rich and diverse heritage of tribes from across the country in over 200 stalls at the venue. Around 1000 tribal artisans will participate in the Mahotsav, an official statement read.

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

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

The year 2023 is being celebrated as the International Year of Millets, along with usual attractions like handicrafts, handloom, pottery, jewellery etc., and therefore a special focus in the Mahotsav will be on showcasing Shree Anna grown by tribals.

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