New Delhi, Delhi, twelfth of April 2026 : The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at present inaugurated a convention titled “Transformation of Tribal Lives through Science and Technological Interventions – Preserving Language, Faith and Culture” at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The convention was organised by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in collaboration with the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) and ITITI Doon Sanskriti School, Dehradun.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice President highlighted that the convention has fantastically demonstrated the facility of scientific mood and technological development when mixed with conventional data. He famous that when trendy science works in concord with language, religion and tradition, it turns into a strong drive for cover and empowerment.
Emphasising the significance of tribal communities, the Vice President mentioned that India has round 1.4 lakh tribal villages, comprising almost 9 per cent of the nation’s inhabitants. He underlined that tribal communities possess invaluable conventional data that helps biodiversity and sustainable use of forest sources. He added that for hundreds of years, these communities have preserved India’s historical tradition, religion and civilisational heritage.
The Vice President noticed that tribal areas provide immense potential for inexperienced financial improvement. He additionally remarked on the distinctive expertise of tribal communities in design, textiles and color combos, which have been preserved over generations.
Referring to the imaginative and prescient of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, he said that the tenet is “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi”, emphasising that trendy improvement and preservation of traditions are usually not contradictory however complementary.
Recalling his tenure as a Member of the twelfth and thirteenth Lok Sabha, the Vice President famous that he had supported the creation of the states of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand, which contributed to the tribal upliftment. He additionally paid tribute to former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee for establishing the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, describing it as an ethical dedication to justice, dignity and alternative for tribal communities.
The Vice President additionally spoke about his visits to Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s birthplace at Ulihatu in Jharkhand and appreciated the efforts of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in bringing the contributions of tribal freedom fighters to the forefront of nationwide consciousness.
Highlighting key authorities initiatives, he referred to the PM-JANMAN programme below which over 2,400 roads spanning almost 7,300 km and greater than 160 bridges have been sanctioned. He additionally talked about the Dharti Abha – Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, which covers over 63,000 tribal villages with a concentrate on clear water, housing, training, healthcare and sustainable livelihoods.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan famous the numerous improvement in infrastructure and connectivity within the North Eastern area and reiterated the Government’s dedication to inclusive improvement.
Congratulating ITITI Doon Sanskriti School on its Silver Jubilee yr, he recalled that the establishment was inaugurated 25 years in the past by former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.He lauded the college for rising as a beacon of hope for tribal youngsters throughout Uttarakhand, the North-East and Ladakh, and famous that greater than 2,000 tribal college students have benefited from free high quality training on the establishment.
On the event, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu; Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Chowna Mein; Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Prof. Abhay Karandikar; and former MP and Founder Trustee of ITITI Doon Sanskriti School, Shri Tarun Vijay, have been additionally current.
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