PM Modi to inaugurate "Aadi Mahotsav" at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi

The festival is an important event as it allows tribals to showcase their arts, culture, craft and cuisine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate "Aadi Mahotsav", the mega National Tribal Festival, on February 16 at 10.30 am at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been at the forefront of taking steps for the welfare of the tribal population of the country while also according due respect to their contribution in the growth and development of the country. In an effort to showcase the tribal culture on the national stage, a release from the Prime Minister's Office read.

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. This year, it is being organised from 16 to 27 February at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium 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. Since 2023 is being celebrated as the International Year of Millets, along with usual attractions like handicrafts, handloom, pottery, jewellery etc., a special focus in the Mahotsav will be on showcasing Shree Anna grown by tribals.

About Aadi Mahotsav:

Aadi Mahotsav is an annual festival of tribal arts, culture, craft and cuisine that is organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The platform provides a platform for tribal artisans from all over India to showcase and sell their unique traditional products to a large audience.

The word Aadi means beginning or first in Hindi. The festival has been organised since 2017 and is held at various locations in India.

The festival is an important initiative to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of India's tribal communities and provide them with a platform to showcase their skills and products.It also helps in generating employment and income for the tribal communities.

During the festival the visitors can shop for tribal handicrafts, textiles, jewellery, paintings and other traditional products which are handmade by the tribal artisans use age-old techniques.