Adi Sanskriti digital platform for tribal art launched
Why in the news
The Tribal Affairs Ministry released a beta digital platform to protect and market tribal art, aiming at the world’s first digital tribal university.
| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| Adi Vishwavidyalaya | Digital art academy for teaching and promotion |
| Adi Sampada | Archive of traditions, folklore and knowledge systems |
| Adi Haat | Online marketplace for artisans |
Significance
- Higher artisan income with fewer middlemen; global reach for crafts.
- Training and certification in tribal arts.
Background
- Purpose: preserve, promote and commercialise tribal artforms and heritage.
- Planned content: knowledge-sharing, training modules, certification.
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: Tribal Affairs; marketplace: Adi Haat.