Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Odisha's 11-day Adivasi Mela begins, CM urges tribal rights awareness
The Adivasi Mela is a big fair in Odisha that lasts for 11 days.
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, started the fair.
It shows the life, art, food, and dances of tribal people.
The Chief Minister said that tribal people should learn about their rights and help in the development of Odisha.
He also talked about plans to help tribal people in different parts of Odisha.
The fair is a great place to see and buy things made by tribal people, like Koraput Coffee.
The Chief Minister promised to protect tribal lands and forests.
He also said that the fair is important for tribal people to sell their things and make money.
The 11-day Adivasi Mela, Odisha's largest tribal fair, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar.
The fair showcases tribal lifestyle, art, craft, food, and includes daily dance and music performances.
CM Majhi urged tribal communities to become educated about their rights and participate in the state's development.
The state government is forming South and North Odisha Development Councils to address tribal issues and bridge regional disparities.
The fair serves as an economic opportunity for tribal communities to showcase and sell their products, such as Koraput Coffee.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Minister Nityananda Gond
- What
- Inauguration of the 11-day Adivasi Mela, a tribal fair showcasing tribal lifestyle, art, craft, food, and performances
- When
- January 26, 2024, to February 5, 2024
- Where
- Adivasi Exhibition Ground, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To celebrate and promote tribal culture, lifestyle, and products, and to encourage tribal communities to be aware of their rights and participate in the state's development
- Event
- Adivasi Mela
- Duration
- 11 days (January 26 to February 5)
- Location
- Adivasi Exhibition Ground, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar
- Inaugurated by
- Odisha 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 Highlight
- Koraput Coffee produced by PVTG