Support to TRI Scheme

• 28 Nov 2024

Why in News?

Recently, the Minister for Tribal Affairs has directed the Tribal Research Institute (TRI) to accelerate development activities under the ambitious “Support to TRI” scheme.

Key Points

• About Support to TRI scheme:
  • The Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) scheme is a Ministry of Tribal Affairs program that provides financial assistance to TRIs in states and union territories.
  • Its goal is to strengthen TRIs as knowledge hubs for tribal development by supporting research, documentation, training, and capacity building.
  • The Ministry of Tribal Affairs provides 100% grant-in-aid to TRIs on a need basis.
  • The scheme supports various activities, including:
    • Preserving and promoting tribal languages and dialects
    • Documenting folklore and folktales
    • Collecting oral literature
    • Conducting conferences, seminars, workshops, and poetic symposiums
    • Organizing cultural festivals and exchange programs
    • Maintaining and preserving art and artifacts
    • Setting up tribal museums
• Heritage Preservation:
  • Proposed activities include robust research and documentation to record and preserve the heritage and traditions of tribal communities in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • TRI was asked to initiate programs safeguarding tribal art, traditions, and languages to ensure their continuity for future generations.
• Capacity Building:
  • TRI was instructed to conduct capacity-building programs to equip tribal communities with skills and resources to adapt to evolving socio-economic challenges.
• Youth Empowerment:
  • Measures aim to close educational gaps and promote career readiness among tribal youth through targeted interventions.
  • Directed activities focus on skill development, livelihood enhancement, and educational support for tribal youth.
  • Special emphasis is on coaching for tribal students, preparing for competitive exams and creating fellowship opportunities for action research proposals.
• Commitment to Holistic Development:
  • The government reaffirmed its commitment to the holistic development of the tribal population, emphasizing TRI’s crucial role in driving this mission.

Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)

• About:
  • TRIs serve as research arms of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs at the state level, with 27 institutes across India.
• Core Responsibilities:
  • Serve as think tanks for tribal development and preservation of tribal cultural heritage.
  • Provide evidence-based inputs for state planning and formulation of appropriate legislations.
  • Focus on capacity building of tribal communities and stakeholders involved in tribal affairs.
  • Facilitate dissemination of information and create awareness about tribal issues and heritage.