Hyderabad, January 16: In a landmark step towards inclusive healthcare delivery, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has launched India’s first national Capacity Building Programme for Tribal Healers, formally recognising them as partners in strengthening health outreach across tribal regions. The programme, held at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad, marks…
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WHO Summit Anchored by Ayush Expo on Medicine
The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), will organise the Ayush Expo as a central feature of the Second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit (GTMC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Scheduled to take place from December 17 to 19, the Expo is…
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India to Host WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
New Delhi, December 15, 2025: India is set to emerge as the global hub for dialogue on holistic health as it hosts the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine from December 17 to 19, 2025, in the national capital. Jointly organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the…
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Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Maps 6.38 Lakh Villages
The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) programme has completed identification of 6,38,365 villages for cultural mapping across India, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday. Of these, structured cultural data for 6,23,449 villages has already been uploaded to the MGMD national portal, marking a major step in cataloguing village-level heritage…
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NESTS Concludes GI-Tagged Tribal Art Workshop & Exhibition
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, successfully concluded the three-day National Level GI-Tagged Tribal Art Workshop & Exhibition – Cultural Extravaganza at IGNCA, New Delhi, held from 24–26 November 2025. The event gathered 139 EMRS students, 34 Art & Music teachers, and 10 nationally…