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Aadi Rangotsav Opens in Khatima, ₹10 Crore Announced for School

Aadi Rangotsav Opens in Khatima, ₹10 Crore Announced for School
Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav Brings 15-Plus States To Khatima, Centre Announces ₹10 Crore For Eklavya School · freepressjournal.in

A three-day festival celebrating tribal cultures began in Khatima, Uttarakhand.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami opened it with Union ministers Jual Oram and Kiren Rijiju.

Artists and craftspeople from more than 15 states shared dances, music, traditional clothes, crafts and food.

Dhami joined some performers and played the dhol.

Oram announced ₹10 crore to expand and improve a residential school for tribal students in Khatima.

A hostel costing about ₹4 crore is also planned, and its tender process is complete.

Dhami asked the ministers to create another such school in Pithoragarh.

Speakers said education, jobs, healthcare and support for tribal culture and livelihoods are important.

Key facts

Festival
Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav
Duration
Three days
Location
Khatima, Uttarakhand; the festival is held at the Naveen Mandi complex.
Participation
Tribal artists, artisans and producers from more than 15 states
School funding
₹10 crore announced for expansion and improved facilities at the Eklavya Model Residential School in Khatima
Planned hostel
About ₹4 crore; the tender process has been completed.
Additional school request
Dhami requested an Eklavya Model Residential School in the Pithoragarh region.

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