News: The Tribal Affairs Ministry launched the beta version of “Adi Sanskriti” digital platform aimed at preserving tribal art forms, creating livelihood opportunities and connecting tribal communities with the world.
About Adi Sanskriti Digital Platform
- Adi Sanskriti is a digital platform for tribal art forms and heritage aimed at preserving tribal art forms, creating livelihood opportunities and connecting tribal communities with the world.
- Developed by: The platform is developed under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
- It integrates with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) for market linkage and branding of tribal products.
- Objectives of Adi Sanskriti:
- To digitally map, archive, and preserve tribal art forms and socio-cultural practices.
- To create an interactive Digital Academy for accessible learning for tribal communities and the general public.
- To promote fair trade and sustainable livelihoods through direct market linkages.
- To showcase India’s tribal diversity globally using digital and immersive tools.
- Key Components of the Platform
- Adi Vishwavidyalaya: Digital learning section offering 45 immersive courses on diverse tribal art forms.
- Adi Sampada: Repository containing nearly 3,000 curated documents on tribal socio-cultural heritage.
- Adi Haat (Online Marketplace): Provides direct market access for tribal artisans by integrating with TRIFED’s online marketing platform.
- Implementation Strategy
- Stakeholder-Led Development: Digital documentation through participatory methods involving Tribal Research Institutes, experts, and award-winning tribal artists.
- Phased Content Rollout: Gradual addition of educational videos, promotional content, and curated materials.
- Community Validation: All content is vetted by Tribal Research Institutes to ensure authenticity and quality.
- Future Expansion – TribalEx: In the second phase, Adi Sanskriti will be renamed ‘TribalEx’, an advanced e-learning platform. More tribal art forms and learning resources are currently being added.
- Overall Significance: Adi Sanskriti represents a major step towards digital preservation, education, and economic empowerment of India’s tribal communities.
