India, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The 23rd Foundation Day of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) was celebrated today at the Civil Services Officers Institute, Vinay Marg, New Delhi. Shri Jual Oram, Hon'ble Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Shri Durga Das Uikey, Hon'ble Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, also attended the function. The event was attended by the Hon'ble Chairperson of NCST, Shri Antar Singh Arya, and Hon'ble Members Shri Nirupam Chakma and Dr. Asha Lakra, along with senior officers and other dignitaries.
The programme began with a welcome address by the Secretary, NCST, who highlighted the Commission's constitutional mandate, objectiv...