Today Let's Talk Safety", a flagship initiative of the ST & SC Development Department, Govt. of Odisha, in collaboration with UNFPA, was launched at SCSTRTI to promote the safety, health, and wellbeing of hostel students. 1/3

With a cascade training model and cross-sector collaboration, the campaign aims to train over 12,500 key stakeholders — including Headmasters, Assistant Superintendents, Matrons, ANMs, Peer Educators, and LSE Volunteers — 2/3

State-Level Consultative Workshop (Manthan Shivir) on Dharti Aaba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) and Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) was organized on 9th May 2025 by ST & SC Development Department in collaboration with PMU UNDP, 1/5

On the occasion of #InternationalMuseumDay, today, entry to the Odisha State Tribal Museum is free of charge, for both Indian and foreign visitors.

On 22nd May 2025, 10 IAS Officer Trainees (2024 batch, Odisha cadre) visited SCSTRTI,Bhubaneswar. Led by the Principal Secretary, ST & SC Development Department, the session offered insights into key programmes, policies, and inclusive governance.#IASProbationers #GoodGovernance

DA-JGUA Vikas Bahini Yatra and Outreach Campaigns are fostering last-mile delivery of tribal entitlements in Sankhaposh (Lahunipara Block), Bandhabhuin (Bonai Block), and Nuagaon (Nuagaon Block), Sundargarh—empowering communities through awareness and promoting inclusive growth.

On 23rd June 2025, the DAJGAU programme was inaugurated at the Block Conference Hall, Thakurmunda,Mayurbhanj. As part of the initiative, 45 rechargeable battery-powered sprayers were distributed to ST farmers. #DhartiAabaJanbhagidariAbhiyan #PMJANMAN #DhartiAabaAbhiyan 1/2

The event was graced by Hon’ble MLA, Karanjia, along with PRI members, line department officials and selected farmers.#DhartiAabaJanbhagidariAbhiyan #EmpoweringTribalViksitBharat #JanJatiyaGauravVarsh #TribalEmpowerment #BirsaMunda150 #EmpoweringTribalsTransformingIndia 2/2

DA-JGUA Orientation Programme and Bikash Bahini Yatra were organised at Mariwada (Korukonda Block) and Niliguda Panchayat (Podia Block), Malkangiri. The initiative aimed to raise awareness among people on tribal rights, livelihood options, and government welfare schemes, 1/2

ensuring last-mile delivery through active community outreach.#DhartiAabaJanbhagidariAbhiyan #EmpoweringTribalViksitBharat #JanJatiyaGauravVarsh #TribalEmpowerment #BirsaMunda150 #EmpoweringTribalsTransformingIndia 2/2

DA-JGUA is empowering Chimtapali GP, Korukonda block, Malkangiri—delivering entitlements at the doorstep and spreading awareness at the grassroots.#DhartiAabaJanbhagidariAbhiyan #PMJANMAN #JanjatiyaGauravVarsh #TribalEmpowerment #malkangiri

Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), is a transformative initiative aimed at ensuring saturation of basic services in tribal-majority villages across India. PMO India Narendra Modi CMO Odisha Nityananda Gond Jual Oram Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India PIB India ST & SC Development Department

Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan: A People-First Movement Hon’ble Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram explains the essence of #AadiKarmayogiAbhiyan — a unique model that unites three pillars of grassroots change: 🔹 Aadi Karmayogi – Government officials from State to village level

Shri B. Parameswaran, IAS has taken charge as the Commissioner- cum- Secretary to the Government in the Department of ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes. #PrincipalSecretary #STSCDevelopment #MinoritiesWelfare #BackwardClassesWelfare #GovernmentInitiatives 1/2

Sri Sudhakar Sabaro,OAS(SS),has joined as the Director, SCSTRTI, ST&SC Dev, M&BCW Deptt. To mark the beginning of his tenure, he chaired a meeting with senior officials of the Institute to review the status and progress of ongoing schemes & programmes being implemented by SCSTRTI

On 5th August 2025, a group of 46 second-year B.Sc. (Forestry) students from the College of Forestry, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, accompanied by their faculty member, visited the #OdishaStateTribalMuseum as part of their educational tour. During the visit, the students

🌳 India is home to 105 Mn+ tribal people, many of whom depend on forests for their lives & livelihoods. Nearly 20 yrs since the Forest Rights Act, millions have gained forest rights — but on #IndigenousPeoplesDay, it’s time to ask: how can more tribal communities be empowered

Smt. Surama Padhy, Hon'ble Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly, and Dr. Kantanalawade, Ex-MLA, Maharashtra, visited the #OdishaStateTribalMuseum and explored the rich cultural heritage of Odisha's tribal communities. They were accompanied by Sri Sudhakar Sabaro, Director, and