Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan: Empowering tribal communities in Rajouri, J&K
Rajouri, J&K (September 14, 2025): In a landmark push towards inclusive development, the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan—a national movement spearheaded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs—continues to gain momentum in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Launched as India’s largest tribal grassroots leadership initiative, the program aims to build a decentralized governance ecosystem by creating a […]
J&K tribal affairs grants ₹2.53 crore in scholarships to ST-2 students
Srinagar, August 31, 2025 – In a significant boost to educational opportunities for tribal youth in Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Tribal Affairs (TAD) has disbursed ₹2.53 crore in scholarships to Scheduled Tribe Category-2 (ST-2) students under its dedicated scholarship scheme. This initiative underscores the department’s commitment to ensuring that no eligible student from marginalized […]
Omar Abdullah celebrates tribal culture at Gurez Festival, launches river rafting
Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the National Tribal Festival-2025 in the serene Gurez Valley, a two-day event celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity of India’s tribal communities, particularly the Dard-Shina people. The festival, inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on August 6, showcased captivating performances by tribal groups from across the country, reinforcing unity and mutual respect. Abdullah also flagged off commercial river […]
LG Manoj Sinha launches Gurez Tribal Festival, Shina Gilgit FM to honour Dard-Shina culture
Srinagar/Gurez, August 7, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the National Tribal Festival in Gurez, a two-day celebration of the vibrant culture and tradition of the Dard-Shina tribal community, marking a significant step in tribal culture preservation. The event, held in the picturesque Gurez Valley of Bandipora district, also saw the launch of the Shina Gilgit 88.8 FM Radio Station, dedicated to inspiring […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Tribal Festival in Gurez
Gurez / Srinagar, August 06: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the National Tribal Festival in Gurez, a picturesque valley in north Kashmir, through virtual mode. The two-day cultural celebration is dedicated to the vibrant heritage and traditions of the Dard-Shina tribal community. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor hailed the contribution of tribal […]