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Andhra Leaders Call for Preserving Tribal Cultural Identity
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.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer called for preserving the traditions, cultural identity, and traditional knowledge of tribal communities.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the government aims to improve education, health, and employment for indigenous people.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan described tribal communities as eternal guardians of forests and custodians of ancient wisdom.
This year's theme is 'Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.'
Leaders spoke on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, citing initiatives like Adavi Thalli Baata and forest and wildlife protection.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan
- What
- Leaders called for preserving the traditions, cultural identity, and rights of tribal communities and reaffirmed commitments to their inclusive development
- Where
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- When
- On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
- Why
- To honor indigenous contributions and ensure their rights, dignity, equal opportunities, and inclusive development while protecting their identity
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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