Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav Brings 15-Plus States To Khatima, Centre Announces ₹10 Crore For Eklavya School
Khatima: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the three-day Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav in Khatima on Sunday. Before the inauguration, a grand roadshow was held, during which a large number of local residents and members of tribal communities warmly welcomed the Chief Minister and the Union ministers.…
In Khatima, Uttarakhand, the three-day Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav commenced on Sunday, inaugurated by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami alongside Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The event, attended by tribal artists, artisans, and producers from over 15 states, aimed to display the rich tribal art, folk culture, handicrafts, traditional products, and cuisines of the nation.
The Chief Minister highlighted the enhanced focus on tribal communities since 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance, emphasizing efforts towards education, healthcare, employment, and economic empowerment. He requested the establishment of an Eklavya Model Residential School in Pithoragarh to provide superior educational opportunities to tribal children.
The government was also striving to connect traditional tribal products with markets, empower women economically, and preserve tribal culture and traditions. Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram informed that schemes exceeding ₹2 lakh crore were being implemented for tribal welfare under Modi's leadership. Oram commended the work in Uttarakhand, while Union Minister Kiren Rijiju lauded Chief Minister Dhami's determination in addressing challenges and noted substantial efforts since 2014 for tribal welfare, development, and empowerment.
The festival in Khatima celebrated the diverse facets of tribal culture, with traditional attire, dances, handicrafts, and tribal products offering a distinct character, drawing significant local participation and emerging as a platform for cultural preservation and social-economic empowerment.
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