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Andhra Leaders Call for Preserving Tribal Cultural Identity

Andhra Leaders Call for Preserving Tribal Cultural Identity
Andhra Governor calls for preserving cultural identity of tribals · thehansindia.com

Some very important leaders in a place called Andhra Pradesh gave special speeches.

They were speaking on a special day that celebrates indigenous people.

Indigenous people are communities who have lived in a place for a very long time.

These communities have their own special traditions, languages, and ways of living with nature.

The Governor said we should protect their culture and treat them fairly.

The Chief Minister said the government wants to help them get better schools, healthcare, and jobs.

The Deputy Chief Minister said tribal people take care of the forests like guardians.

This year's special day has a theme about indigenous midwives who help protect life and health.

All the leaders said tribal people deserve dignity, respect, and equal opportunities.

Key facts

Occasion
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
Theme
Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being
State
Andhra Pradesh
Governor
S. Abdul Nazeer
Chief Minister
N. Chandrababu Naidu
Deputy Chief Minister
Pawan Kalyan
Government Goal
Improve education, health, and employment for indigenous people
Development Initiatives
Adavi Thalli Baata, improved connectivity to remote habitations, livelihood support, forest and wildlife protection

Quotes

S. Abdul Nazeer

Andhra Pradesh Governor

“The rich traditions, cultural identity and traditional knowledge of tribals must be preserved while ensuring their rights, dignity, equal opportunities and inclusive development.”
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“The government is continuously striving with the aim of enhancing the self-respect of tribals, their self-reliance, and progress.”
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Pawan Kalyan

Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

“The forests have protected our Tribal communities for generations, and in return, they have protected the forests as guardians of nature, culture and ancient wisdom. On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my Tribal brothers and sisters.”
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