Gujarat Becomes First State to Launch Tribal Genome Sequencing Project

Gujarat is starting a special project to learn about the genes of its tribal people.

Genes are like a body's instruction book.

By reading this book for tribal communities, scientists hope to find out why some sicknesses are more common in these groups.

This will help doctors create better ways to test for, prevent, and treat these health problems.

It's like creating a special health guide for each tribal group.

This project is a first for India and is part of Gujarat's effort to celebrate and support its tribal heritage.