Bhubaneswar, June 20 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said a new era of welfare and upliftment for Odisha's tribal communities has begun through the coordinated efforts of the Central and State governments, with a strong focus on inclusive and sustainable development.
Addressing a public function at Rairangpur alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark two years of the Odisha Government, the President said improving human development indicators in tribal areas, remote regions and aspirational districts remains a key priority.
She stressed that preserving cultural identity while embracing modernity is essential for the growth of any society.
"If a society forgets the distinctiveness of its culture, it loses its very existence. ...