Source: TH
Context:
On 10 September 2025, the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta version of “Adi Sanskriti”, a digital platform designed to preserve, promote, and commercialize tribal artforms and heritage. Officials highlighted that it is envisioned to evolve into the world’s first Digital University dedicated to tribal culture and knowledge.
Key Features of Adi Sanskriti:
- Three Core Components:
- Adi Vishwavidyalaya – Digital Tribal Art Academy, aimed at teaching, preserving, and promoting tribal artforms.
- Adi Sampada – A socio-cultural repository, serving as a digital archive of tribal traditions, folklore, knowledge systems, and heritage.
- Adi Haat – A digital marketplace for tribal artisans, providing direct online access to consumers and helping expand tribal entrepreneurship.
- Marketplace Integration:
- Will open digital markets for tribal products, boosting income and reducing middlemen exploitation.
- Enables global reach for tribal handicrafts, textiles, and art.
- Digital University Vision:
- Designed to become a first-of-its-kind Digital University globally.
- Offers knowledge-sharing, training modules, and certification in tribal arts and crafts.
