Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Odisha CM Inaugurates Adivasi Mela, Urges Tribal Rights Awareness
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mr. Mohan Charan Majhi, started a big 11-day fair called Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar.
This fair is a celebration of tribal life, showing their art, food, and dances.
The Chief Minister, who comes from a tribal family, encouraged the tribal people to learn about their rights and get educated.
He also talked about new plans to help tribals in different parts of Odisha.
He praised the tribals for making special coffee from Koraput and promised to protect their land and forests.
He said the fair is a great chance for tribals to sell their handmade products.
He also mentioned that he stopped a plan from the previous government that would have given tribal land to non-tribals.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 11-day Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar, showcasing tribal culture and products.
The fair features tribal lifestyle, art, craft, food, and daily dance and music performances.
Majhi urged tribal communities to become educated, aware of their rights, and participate in the state's development.
The government is forming South and North Odisha Development Councils to address tribal issues and bridge regional disparities.
Majhi highlighted the success of Koraput Coffee produced by particularly vulnerable tribal groups and assured the preservation of tribal land, forest, and water.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and tribal communities
- What
- Inauguration of the annual Adivasi Mela, a tribal fair showcasing tribal culture and products
- When
- January 29, 2024, to February 5, 2024
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, at the Adivasi Exhibition Ground in Unit-I area
- Why
- To promote tribal culture, awareness of tribal rights, and economic opportunities for tribal communities
- Event
- Adivasi Mela
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Duration
- January 29 - February 5, 2024
- Inaugurated by
- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- Key Attractions
- Tribal lifestyle, art, craft, food, dance, and music performances
- Government Initiative
- South and North Odisha Development Councils
- Tribal Product Highlighted
- Koraput Coffee