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Hamari Parampara Hamari Virasat Celebrates Tribal Heritage

Why in the News ?

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, along with Jharkhand’s Panchayati Raj Department, organised a national-level event in Delhi under ‘Hamari Parampara Hamari Virasat’ to celebrate tribal heritage, promote traditional knowledge, and stress the importance of education in tribal communities.

Overview of the Event

• The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in partnership with the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Jharkhand, held a national-level event titled ‘Hamari Parampara Hamari Virasat’ in New Delhi.
• The program aimed to celebrate and preserve India’s rich tribal heritage and promote awareness of traditional knowledge systems.
• This day-long initiative emphasized the importance of community-driven cultural preservation and intergenerational knowledge sharing.

Key Highlights and Objectives:

• The initiative is designed to highlight tribal culture, customs, and practices, and integrate them into mainstream development dialogues.
• It seeks to ensure inclusive development by respecting and preserving indigenous knowledge and traditions.
• Tribal art forms, heritage, languages, and crafts were showcased during the event, underscoring the diversity and richness of India’s tribal communities.
• The program aligned with the government’s larger vision of promoting local heritage and grassroots governance through Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).

Minister’s Address and Focus Areas

• Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, addressed the gathering, calling on the tribal community to prioritize education for long-term empowerment.
• He stressed the need for social, educational, and economic upliftment of marginalized communities.
• The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring equity and justice for tribal populations through participatory and inclusive policies.
• The event reinforced the role of PRIs in preserving heritage while advancing rural development and social integration.