Jammu, Nov. 16 -- Minister for Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmed Rana on Sunday called for identifying and documenting tribal personalities who have contributed to Jammu and Kashmir's history, stressing the need to preserve the languages, folklore and cultural traditions of tribal communities for future generations.

Addressing the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas function at Kala Kendra, Jammu, organised by the Tribal Affairs Department under the Tribal Research Institute, Rana said the contributions of tribal men and women from Jammu and Kashmir deserved recognition alongside national tribal icons such as Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

The programme marked the 151st birth anniversary of Birsa Munda and the culmination of the fortnight-long Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhw...