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Tribal welfare minister praises World Adivasi Day exhibition at Araku
A big celebration called World Adivasi Day happened in a place called Araku.
Adivasi people are tribal communities, and this day celebrates their culture and traditions.
A special exhibition was set up at the Araku College Grounds to show their way of life.
Visitors could see beautiful handmade things like bamboo baskets and toys.
Some of these crafts were made by artists from a village called Kushaiguda.
A very important leader named Gummidi Sandhya Rani, who looks after tribal welfare, came to see the exhibition.
She was very impressed by the tribal talent on display.
She said tribal artists need more encouragement and better chances to sell their work.
Many other officials also came to support the event.
The exhibition showed how rich and wonderful tribal culture is.
Tribal welfare minister Gummidi Sandhya Rani appreciated the special exhibition held as part of World Adivasi Day celebrations at Araku College Grounds.
The exhibition showcased the culture, traditions, handicrafts, cuisine, lifestyle and skills of tribal communities.
The minister stressed the need to provide greater encouragement and market opportunities to tribal artisans and handicraft producers.
Highlights included bamboo products from Kushaiguda village artisans, Chompi Lacquer Toys and Madagada Clay Toys from Araku Native Crafts.
District collector T. Nishanthi, ITDA project officer Aditya Varma and other officials were present at the event.
- Who
- Tribal welfare minister Gummidi Sandhya Rani, along with district collector T. Nishanthi and other officials
- What
- Appreciated a special tribal exhibition held as part of World Adivasi Day celebrations
- Where
- Araku College Grounds, Visakhapatnam region
- When
- Monday, during World Adivasi Day celebrations
- Why
- To showcase and celebrate tribal culture, traditions and craftsmanship and highlight the need for more market opportunities for tribal artisans
Key facts
- Event
- World Adivasi Day celebrations
- Exhibition
- Giri Gramadarshini special exhibition
- Location
- Araku College Grounds
- Minister
- Gummidi Sandhya Rani, Tribal Welfare Minister
- Featured crafts
- Bamboo products, Chompi Lacquer Toys, Madagada Clay Toys
- Key officials present
- District collector T. Nishanthi, joint collector Tirumani Sripooja, ITDA project officer Aditya Varma










