New Delhi, April 13 -- The Chakma community of Delhi NCR celebrated the vibrant Bizu festival with a massive gathering at the University of Delhi on Sunday, blending cultural festivities with meaningful discussions on tribal empowerment.

Bizu, the most significant festival of the Chakma people, marks the transition to the traditional New Year and is observed over three days.

This year's celebration in the national capital took the form of a one-day programme titled "Chakma Yuva Samvad: Empowering Tribal Youth & Celebration of Bizu Festival," organised by Policy Samvad and the Delhi Chakma Students' Union (DCSU).

The event drew policymakers, community leaders, academicians, and professionals, focusing on issues such as education, skill ...