India, July 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs today began a two-day National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The workshop reaffirms the Government of India's commitment to strengthening institutions that preserve tribal heritage and support inclusive development.

The workshop was inaugurated by Shri Jual Oram, Hon'ble Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, in the presence of Shri Durgadas Uikey, Hon'ble Minister of State for Tribal Affairs; Dr R. Balasubramaniam, Hon'ble Member, NITI Aayog; Shri Nityananda Gond, Hon'ble Minister for ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Odisha; Smt. Ranjana Chopra, Secretary,...