Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Aadi Rangotsav Opens in Khatima, ₹10 Crore Announced for School
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.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the three-day Aadi Rangotsav in Khatima with Union ministers Jual Oram and Kiren Rijiju.
Artists, artisans and producers from more than 15 states presented tribal culture, performances, crafts, products and cuisines.
Oram announced ₹10 crore for expanding and improving facilities at Khatima’s Eklavya Model Residential School.
The tender process was completed for a hostel at the school expected to cost about ₹4 crore.
Dhami asked the Union ministers to establish an Eklavya Model Residential School in the Pithoragarh region.
- Who
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Union ministers Jual Oram and Kiren Rijiju, and tribal artists and participants.
- What
- The three-day Uttarakhand Aadi Rangotsav opened, and ₹10 crore was announced for facilities at Khatima’s Eklavya Model Residential School.
- When
- The festival was inaugurated on Sunday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Khatima, Uttarakhand, including the Naveen Mandi complex.
- Why
- The festival showcases tribal culture and heritage; the school funding is for expansion and improved facilities.
Festival and development claims
No opposing position reported
Tribal welfare and cultural preservation
Festival and development claims
Officials described the festival, education initiatives and government schemes as supporting tribal culture, dignity, development and economic empowerment.
No opposing position reported
The articles report no opposing view or criticism of these initiatives.
- 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.
