Socio - Cultural 13 November 2026
Ministry of Tribal Affairs Organises National Tribal Literary Festival in New Delhi
Why in the News?
The **Ministry of Tribal Affairs** is organizing a two-day **National Tribal Literary Festival** at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi as part of the celebrations commemorating **Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2026**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Core Objective of the Festival:
- To provide a premier national platform celebrating India's diverse tribal literary traditions, promoting indigenous languages and oral narratives, and honoring tribal authors, poets, and knowledge keepers.
- Inaugural Leadership:
- The inaugural session is addressed by Union Tribal Affairs Minister **Jual Oram**.
- Brings together tribal writers, researchers, linguists, academicians, and cultural practitioners from across India.
- Alignment with Viksit Bharat@2047:
- Aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of **Viksit Bharat@2047**, recognizing tribal knowledge systems and linguistic contributions as vital to inclusive national development.
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Static GK Facts:
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs:
- Established: **October 1999** | Headquarters: **New Delhi**.
- Union Minister: **Jual Oram**.
- Janjatiya Gaurav Divas:
- Observed on: **November 15** annually (commemorating the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda).
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Where is the National Tribal Literary Festival organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs being held?
A: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Q: The National Tribal Literary Festival is organized as part of which major commemoration?
A: Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2026
Q: Who is the current Union Minister of Tribal Affairs?
A: Jual Oram
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