2nd National Tribal Literary Festival opens
12 November 2026 · English History, Art & Culture
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Current affairs of 12 November 2026 (Shanmugam IAS Academy) – explained for UPSC, TNPSC and other competitive exams
News
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram inaugurated the second National Tribal Literary Festival at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 12 Nov 2026 (12–13 Nov), organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs as part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Pakhwada. The inaugural session was also attended by MoS Durgadas Uikey, NITI Aayog member Dr Joram Aniya, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti chairman Chamu Krishna Shastri and Secretary Ranjana Chopra.
Key facts for the exam
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival | 2nd edition; tribal literature, poetry, folklore, storytelling |
| Venue | India Habitat Centre, New Delhi |
| Organiser | Ministry of Tribal Affairs; part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Pakhwada |
| Sessions | Folklore, ritual songs, riddles, proverbs, oral epics; oral traditions in multilingual education |
Background
- The Minister said the Ministry will work with the Sahitya Akademi and other bodies, and the festival will be held every year during the Pakhwada.
- Tribal literature is largely oral; the festival encourages young tribal writers to put oral traditions into writing. The Eighth Schedule includes tribal languages such as Santali (Ol Chiki script) and Bodo, added by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment (2003).
- Article 29(1) of the Constitution: any section of citizens with a distinct language, script or culture has the right to conserve it.
What is this news about?
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram inaugurated the second National Tribal Literary Festival at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 12 Nov 2026 (12–13 Nov), organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs as part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Pakhwada.
What are the key facts to remember for the exam?
Festival: 2nd edition; tribal literature, poetry, folklore, storytelling; Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi; Organiser: Ministry of Tribal Affairs; part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Pakhwada; Sessions: Folklore, ritual songs, riddles, proverbs, oral epics; oral traditions in multilingual education.
What is the background to this news?
The Minister said the Ministry will work with the Sahitya Akademi and other bodies, and the festival will be held every year during the Pakhwada.
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Sources: IANS via The Hans India (12 Nov 2026); Outlook Traveller (venue). Compiled by Shanmugam IAS Academy.
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