GANESH NAGARAJAN, IFS🇮🇳

Preservation, Documentation & Promotion of Tribal Cultural Heritage A significant step towards preserving and promoting India’s rich tribal cultural heritage as the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership will strengthen efforts to document, preserve and showcase tribal languages, oral traditions, arts, music, crafts, customary practices and traditional knowledge. It will also create wider platforms for tribal artists, artisans, scholars and traditional knowledge holders through exhibitions, publications, digital museums and cultural festivals. @PMOIndia @PIB_India @narendramodi @jualoram @DdUikey @ignca_delhi #MinistryOfTribalAffairs #IGNCA #TribalHeritage #TribalCulture

PANEL DISCUSSION 3 Language shapes how children learn, think and belong. Panel 3 pushed Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education from intent to action — building on existing SPPEL data, dictionaries and primers, representing dialect diversity instead of one "standard" variety, and piloting primers district-by-district before full rollout. Speakers called for stronger teacher training, multimodal assessment, and linking tribal language learning to livelihood outcomes. #MotherTongueEducation #MultilingualEducation #TribalEducation #TribalLanguages #InclusiveEducation

Education should never be limited by circumstances. Implemented through the Scholarship Division, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Pre-Matric Scholarship scheme helps ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of education. For ST students in Classes IX–X, this scheme provides crucial financial support to help them stay in school and continue their educational journey. With family income eligibility up to ₹2.50 lakh annually, students receive monthly scholarships, book grants and additional support for Divyangjan students, all through 100% Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Check the Eligibility here- tribal.nic.in/Scholarship.as… To Know more, Scan the QR & apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in/Students) / Your State/UT Scholarship Portal. #Scholarship #prematric #MoTA

Dreams don’t stop at the classroom, they grow beyond it. The Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for ST students, implemented through the Scholarship Division, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, supports education from Class XI through higher and professional education, helping students pursue degree, technical, vocational and other recognised courses. With family income eligibility up to ₹2.50 lakh annually, this scheme provides tuition fee support and annual stipends, with assistance transferred directly to eligible students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Check the Eligibility here- tribal.nic.in/Scholarship.as… To Know more, Scan the QR & apply through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in/Students) / Your State/UT Scholarship Portal.

SPEECH-TO-TEXT & TRANSLATION Transcribe live speech or audio files into text and translate into indigenous languages instantly. Turn every spoken word into translated text, in real time, across languages like Bettakuruba • Bhili • Garo • Gondi • Kokborok • Koya • Kui • Mundari ADIVAANI Bridging speech, text and indigenous languages through technology. #Adivaani

Bridging Languages, Preserving Culture Experience seamless real-time translation with the new Speech to Text feature on the AdiVaani app by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Empowering communication and supporting the preservation of tribal languages across India. Download now on the App Store and Google Play Store! #AdiVaani #MinistryOfTribalAffairs #LanguagePreservation #SpeechToText #DigitalIndia #TribalLanguages #InnovationInTech @PMOIndia @PIB_India @jualoram @DdUikey

The National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Students supports eligible ST scholars pursuing M.Phil. & Ph.D. in UGC-recognised institutions, with fellowship support of up to ₹42,000/month and additional benefits. Take your research further. Build knowledge. Shape tomorrow. Apply & know more: fellowship.tribal.gov.in/ @pibindia @PMOIndia @jualoram @DdUikey @narendramodi #NationalFellowship #STStudents #HigherEducation #PhD #MPhil #Scholarship #MinistryOfTribalAffairs

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs commenced a three-day National Conclave in Mysuru, inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of State for Tribal Affairs of India, Shri Durgadas Uikey and Shri Raghumurthy, Hon’ble Minister, Tribal Welfare Department, Karnataka. The inaugural ceremony began with the felicitation of the esteemed guests and the traditional lighting of the lamp, marking the beginning of a crucial dialogue on safeguarding India’s rich tribal linguistic heritage. The conclave brings together stakeholders to advance digital preservation of tribal languages, strengthen tribal museums, and foster institutional collaboration for linguistic documentation. Preserving every language. Protecting every identity. Building a Viksit Bharat that carries every voice forward. #MinistryOfTribalAffairs #TribalLanguages #TribalHeritage #TribalMuseums #ViksitBharat2047

The first day of the National Conclave on Languages & Museums marks a meaningful step towards preserving India’s rich linguistic heritage. A significant milestone was the signing of an MoU between the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Central Institute of Indian Languages, represented by Shri Ganesh Nagarajan, Deputy Secretary, MoTA, and Prof. Basavaraja Kodagunti, Director, CIIL. A significant move towards documenting, preserving and celebrating the diverse languages and cultural voices of India’s tribal communities ensuring that knowledge passed down through generations continues to find a voice in the future. #NationalConclave #LanguagesAndMuseums #MinistryOfTribalAffairs #CIIL #TribalLanguages

Introducing JAGO, the AI assistant that's here to make tribal welfare more accessible than ever. Launched at the National Conclave on Tribal Languages & Museums by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, JAGO is specially designed as your go-to guide for schemes, scholarships & programmes. Start your conversation today 👇 tribal.nic.in/ResourcesHindi… #AIAssistant #ChatBot #Tribot #TribalWelfare

Adivaani expands its language journey with Kui, Garo, Katkari, Koya and Kokborok, bringing the linguistic heritage, cultural knowledge and living traditions of their communities into the digital space. Adivaani also begins a new chapter with a revamped identity and a new logo, reflecting its growing journey to preserve, connect and celebrate India’s rich tribal languages. The platform is now available across Web, Android and iOS, making Adivaani more accessible than ever. More languages, more stories and more voices from tribal India are reaching hearts and minds across borders as Adivaani uses translation, voice, OCR and language resources to help tribal languages find their place in a connected world. Because when a language finds a place online, a community’s voice travels further. #Adivaani #TribalLanguages #TribalHeritage #DigitalIndia #MinistryOfTribalAffairs

adiVAANI is now on iOS! Discover, learn, and engage with tribal heritage anytime, anywhere. Head over to the App Store and download today! #adiVAANI #MinistryOfTribalAffairs #AppStore #iOSApp #TribalAffairs #IndigenousCulture #DigitalIndia #AppLaunch #CultureAtYourFingertips

Day 1 at the National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums brought together key voices to advance the preservation and promotion of India’s tribal linguistic and cultural heritage, with Hon’ble MoS for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey, Shri Raghumurthy, Hon’ble Minister, Tribal Welfare Department, Karnataka, Shri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, MP, Mysore, and Prof. Basavaraja Kodagunti, Director, CIIL. From traditional lamp lighting to signing of MoU and the launch of AI assistant “JAGO” and the ADIVAANI logo and IOS launch, the day highlighted technology-led efforts to strengthen indigenous knowledge. The release of first-grade Jenukuruba learning primers further reinforced the commitment to preserving tribal languages for future generations. #Triballanguages #MinistryofTribalAffairs #Adivaani #TribalHeritage #DigitalIndia

PANEL DISCUSSION 1 Keeping tribal languages alive takes more than documentation. Panel 1 called for periodic language surveys starting from the community up, a shared resource gateway so documented material reaches the public (not just researchers), and scripts developed by communities rather than outside institutions. Speakers stressed ethical fieldwork, community copyright over documented material, and real participation in decisions — not just presence. #TribalLanguages #LanguagePreservation #LinguisticDiversity #TribalIndia #CulturalHeritage

Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs): From Research Bodies to State Tribal Knowledge Resource Centres Opening Session 1 of the National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes, Shri Ganesh Nagarajan, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, presented a comprehensive roadmap for transforming TRIs into future-ready knowledge institutions. Tracing the evolution of TRIs across four phases since 1952, the presentation highlighted a readiness assessment of State TRIs against a 7-pillar framework spanning 17 sub-parameters covering research, governance, capacity and technology, and outlined three strategic blocks - Capacity, Clarity and Connectivity - as the pathway to stronger, community-centred TRIs by 2030. The session set the tone for the workshop's deliberations, reaffirming MoTA's commitment to building connected institutions and empowered tribal communities. #StrengtheningTRIs #TribalResearch #MoTA #TribalDevelopment @narendramodi @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn @jualoram @Dduikey @pibindia @mygovindia @AmritMahotsav @NITIAayog @CMO_Odisha

Bhubaneswar Declaration adopted as National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes concludes Read more: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #StrengtheningTRIs #TribalResearch #MoTA #TribalDevelopment @narendramodi @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn @jualoram @Dduikey @pibindia @mygovindia @AmritMahotsav @NITIAayog @CMO_Odisha

Advancing Tribal Research. Preserving Living Heritage. Dr R. Balasubramaniam, Hon'ble Member, NITI Aayog, visited the Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute (KSTRI), Mysuru, where he interacted with the institute's team on the critical role of research in preserving India's tribal heritage. Highlighting the need to document endangered tribal languages, indigenous knowledge systems, and unique cultural traditions, he emphasised that protecting this rich legacy is essential for strengthening communities and ensuring sustainable development. The visit concluded with the planting of a sapling at the KSTRI campus, symbolising a shared commitment to nurturing knowledge, conserving heritage, and empowering tribal communities. TRI Mysuru, Tribal Development, Tribal Research, NITI Aayog, Ministry of Tribal Affairs #TRI #Mysuru #NITIAayog #MoTA @narendramodi @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn @jualoram @Dduikey @pibindia @mygovindia @AmritMahotsav @NITIAayog @kstrikarnataka

Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Shri Ganesh Nagarajan, met with the Director, Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, to discuss strengthening institutional collaboration for the preservation and promotion of India’s tribal languages through technology and linguistic research. Key areas of discussion included: 🔹 Collaborative corpus development for tribal languages 🔹 Structured sharing of CIIL’s linguistic datasets 🔹 Technical support to strengthen AdiVaani, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs’ AI-driven tribal language platform The collaboration marks an important step towards leveraging CIIL’s linguistic expertise for the digital preservation, documentation, and empowerment of tribal languages across India. #AdiVaani #CIIL #TribalLanguages #DigitalIndia #MoTA @narendramodi @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn @jualoram @Dduikey @pibindia @mygovindia @AmritMahotsav @ciilsocialmedia

Glimpses from the 2-Day National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes! Two days of powerful deliberations, collaborative learning and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Tribal Research Institutes. The workshop brought together policymakers, researchers, academicians and tribal development practitioners from across the country to reimagine the role of TRIs as centres of excellence for research, innovation, cultural preservation and community engagement. A defining milestone of the workshop was the adoption of the Bhubaneswar Declaration - a collective roadmap to strengthen TRIs and build resilient, future-ready institutions that will drive tribal knowledge, policy and development in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Together, we are building stronger institutions to preserve India's rich tribal heritage and empower generations to come. #StrengtheningTRIs #BhubaneswarDeclaration #TribalResearch #ViksitBharat #MoTA @narendramodi @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn @jualoram @Dduikey @pibindia @mygovindia @AmritMahotsav