Bhubaneswar, March 3 -- The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, on Monday inaugurated the 12-day Tribes Art Fest (TAF) 2026 at Travancore Palace in the national capital, bringing together more than 75 tribal artists and over 1,000 artworks representing upwards of 30 indigenous art traditions from across India. The festival, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with FICCI and the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), aims to provide a national platform for tribal artists while strengthening livelihood opportunities through direct market access.

Inaugurating the festival, Oram said the Ministry is committed to preserving tribal art forms that are at risk of fading while simultaneously advancing socio-econ...