Union Minister Oram inaugurates Tribes Art Fest featuring over 75 artists, 1,000 artworks

Key Highlights

• Oram, along with other dignitaries, including Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey,  and secretary in the ministry Ranjana Chopra, unveiled the official TAF Catalogue, presenting a curated documentation of participating artists, art traditions and artworks featured at the festival.
• As part of the cultural segment of the fest, Khmih Creative Society from Shillong, Meghalaya, presented a tribal musical traditions, seamlessly blending tribal rhythms and instruments with a powerful patriotic and contemporary expressions.
• Speaking on the occasion, Oram said the ministry has been pursuing an integrated approach to tribal empowerment that combines cultural preservation with socio-economic development.
• He highlighted major initiatives, including PM JANMAN for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), DAJGUA for benefit saturation and expansion of Eklavya Model Residential Schools for quality education, and strengthened market linkages through TRIFED.
• He also emphasised that platforms such as Tribes Art Fest move beyond symbolic celebration by creating structured market ecosystems, connecting artists with collectors, galleries, corporates, design institutions and citizens, thereby transforming cultural heritage into sustainable and aspirational livelihoods.