Aadi Mahotsav 16-27 February 2023
Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Aadi Mahotsav, the mega National Tribal Festival at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi on 16 February 2023. Aadi Mahotsav is an attempt to showcase tribal culture on the national stage and it celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce and traditional art. It is an annual initiative of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
PM inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on February 16, 2023.
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PM pays homage to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on February 16, 2023.
PM at the inauguration of ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in New Delhi on February 16, 2023.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that Aadi Mahotsav is presenting a grand picture of India’s tribal heritage during the Azadi Ka Amirt Mahotsav. The Prime Minister highlighted the prestigious tableau of the tribal societies of India and expressed delight at getting the opportunity to witness the various flavours, colours, adornments, traditions, art and art forms, delicacies and music. He said that the Aadi Mahotsav represents a picture of the diversity and magnificence of India standing together shoulder to shoulder. “The Aadi Mahotsav is like an infinite sky where the diversity of India is projected like the colours of a rainbow”, the Prime Minister remarked. Drawing an analogy to the colours of a rainbow coming together, the Prime Minister said that the nation’s magnificence comes to the fore when its infinite diversities are threaded into the string of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’ and that is when India provides guidance to the entire world. He emphasized that the Aadi Mahotsav is giving strength to the unity in diversity of India while giving impetus to the idea of development with heritage. Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Smt Renuk Singh Suruta and Shri Bishweswar Tudu, Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar and Chairman of TRIFED, Shri Shri Ramsinh Rathwa were present on the occasion among others.
The Prime Minister said that India of the 21st Century is moving with the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas. What was considered remote, now, the Prime Minister said, the government is going there on its own and bringing the remote and neglected into the mainstream. He said that events like Aadi Mahotsav have become a movement in the country and he himself participates in many of them. “Welfare of tribal society is also a matter of personal relationship and emotions for me”, said the Prime Minister, remembering his close association with the tribal communities during his days as a social worker. “I have seen your traditions closely, lived them and learnt from them”, the Prime Minister added, remembering spending important years of his life in the tribal belt of Umargam to Ambaji. Tribal life, the Prime Minister continued, “has taught me a great deal about the country and its traditions”.
Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi interacts with Ladakhi artisan at the Aadi Mahotsav (16 - 27th Feb 2023). PM appreciated the efforts deeply. Artisan Zulikha Bano presents a pashmina shawl to the PM.
Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi interacts with Odiya artisan at the Aadi Mahotsav (16 - 27th Feb 2023). PM appreciated the efforts deeply. Artisan Sh. Rameshwar Munda (National Awardee) presents a Pattachitra Painting to the PM.
Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi interacts with Chhattisgarh artisan at the Aadi Mahotsav (16 - 27th Feb 2023). PM appreciated the efforts deeply. Artisan Sh. Avinash Adhmachi presents a Dokra Craft product to the PM.
Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi interacts with Tribal Producer from Meghalaya at the Aadi Mahotsav (16 - 27th Feb 2023). PM appreciated the efforts deeply. Sh. Hunbait presents a basket of Millets to the PM.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the country is moving with unprecedented pride with regard to its tribal glory. He informed that the tribal products find a place of pride in his gifts to foreign dignitaries. Tribal tradition is presented by India as an integral part of Indian pride and heritage on global platforms. India, the Prime Minister said, conveys solutions to problems like global warming and climate change in the tribal way of life. The Prime Minister emphasized the tribal community of India has a lot to inspire and teach with regard to sustainable development.
Hon'ble PM interacting with Tribal artisan of Longpi Pottery of Manipur.
The Prime Minister highlighted the efforts of the government in promoting tribal products. He underlined that the tribal products should reach the maximum market and their recognition and demand should increase. Giving the example of bamboo, the Prime Minister noted that the previous government had prohibited the harvest and use of bamboo but it was the present government that included bamboo in the category of grass and abolished the prohibition. Elaborating on the Van Dhan Mission, the Prime Minister informed that more than 3000 Van Dhan Kendras have been established in various states. About 90 minor forest products have been brought into the ambit of MSP, 7 times more than the number in 2014. Similarly, the growing network of self-help groups in the country is benefitting the tribal society.
The Prime Minister threw the spotlight on the journey of tribal society in the last 8-9 years and said that it has been a witness to the change where the country is giving priority to equality and harmony. He highlighted that this is the first time in 75 years of India’s independence that the leadership of the country is in the hands of a tribal woman who is making India proud at the highest office in the form of President. He said that tribal history is getting much-deserved recognition in the country for the first time.
Hon'ble PM interacting with Tribal Producers of Nagaland
Hon'ble PM interacting with Muga Silk weaver of Assam
Hon'ble PM interacting with Tribal artisan of Gujarat
Hon'ble PM interacting with Jewellery artisan of Telengana
Hon'ble PM interacting with Tribal Producers Tamil Nadu
The Prime Minister also touched upon the year being celebrated as the International Year of Millets and said that coarse grains have been a part of the tribal diet for centuries. He expressed delight that the taste and aroma of Shri Anna are present at the food stalls of the festival here. He stressed the need to spread awareness about the food of the tribal areas as it will not only benefit the health of the people but also increase the income of the tribal farmers. Concluding the address, the Prime Minister expressed the belief that the dream of a developed India will become a reality with the efforts of everyone put together.
Hon'ble PM Modi visits exhibition at Aadi Mahotsav at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium in Delhi
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Aadi Mahotsav 16-27 February 2023
Venue : Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi
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Cultural Program by Tetseo Sisters of Nagaland
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