The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) have signed a landmark agreement to preserve, document, digitise, research, and promote India’s diverse tribal cultural heritage.
The collaboration aims to create a strong institutional framework that combines the Ministry’s tribal research ecosystem and network of Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) with IGNCA’s archival, academic, and curatorial expertise. Together, they will work to safeguard both tangible and intangible tribal traditions, ensuring that indigenous knowledge, art, and culture are systematically preserved for future generations.
Officials noted that the partnership will accelerate efforts in digitisation and research, making tribal heritage more accessible to scholars, students, and the public. It also seeks to highlight the rich diversity of India’s tribal communities, from traditional crafts and rituals to oral histories and folklore.
By integrating modern technology with cultural preservation, the initiative reflects India’s commitment to protecting indigenous identity while promoting awareness and respect for tribal contributions to the nation’s cultural fabric.
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