Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Pawan Kalyan Greets Tribal Communities, Highlights Government Development Commitment
Pawan Kalyan is the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, a state in India.
He sent a special greeting to tribal communities on a special day.
That day is called the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
Tribal communities have lived in forests for many, many years.
Kalyan said forests have protected these communities for generations.
He also said tribal people protect the forests like guardians.
This year's special day is about honouring indigenous midwives, who help take care of mothers and babies.
These women carry traditional knowledge about health and life.
Kalyan said the government is working on plans to help tribal families.
He wants every tribal family to live with dignity, opportunity, security and hope.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan greeted tribal communities on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
In a message on X, he said forests have protected tribal communities for generations while tribal people have safeguarded forests as guardians of nature, culture and ancient wisdom.
This year's theme, 'Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being,' highlights traditional knowledge and the role of indigenous women in protecting life, health, culture and heritage.
Kalyan cited government initiatives including Adavi Thalli Baata, improving connectivity to remote habitations, creating livelihood opportunities, and strengthening forest and wildlife protection.
He said the government is working to ensure development reaches every tribal family while protecting their identity, culture and traditions.
- Who
- Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Greeted tribal communities and reaffirmed the government's commitment to tribal development and welfare
- When
- On the occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
- Where
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To honour tribal communities' role as guardians of forests, culture and ancient wisdom, and to reaffirm government support for their dignity and welfare
- Speaker
- Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
- Occasion
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
- Theme
- Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being
- Location
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- Government Initiatives
- Adavi Thalli Baata, improved connectivity to remote habitations, livelihood opportunities, forest and wildlife protection
- Platform
- Message shared on X