Tribal Affairs Ministry Launches Adi Sanskriti Digital Learning Platform

In a landmark step to blend tradition with technology, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Beta Version of Adi Sanskriti on September 10, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during the National Conference on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. The platform was formally inaugurated by Shri Durgadas Uikey, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, marking a new era in the preservation, education, and promotion of India’s tribal artforms.

Envisioned as the world’s first Digital University for tribal culture, Adi Sanskriti aims not only to safeguard traditions but also to enable livelihoods by connecting artisans with global markets.

Three Pillars of Adi Sanskriti

The platform integrates learning, preservation, and livelihood through three dedicated components,

Adi Vishwavidyalaya (Digital Tribal Art Academy)

• Offers 45 immersive courses on tribal dance, music, painting, crafts, and folklore.
• Designed for learners worldwide to experience tribal traditions digitally.

Adi Sampada (Socio-Cultural Repository)

• Hosts 5,000+ curated documents across five themes: dance, painting, textiles, artefacts, and livelihoods.
• Functions as a digital archive to safeguard and showcase India’s tribal heritage.

Adi Haat (Online Marketplace)

• Linked with TRIFED initially, it will expand into a dedicated e-marketplace.
• Enables direct consumer access to products by tribal artisans, fostering sustainable incomes.

Partnership with Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)

• The initiative is being developed through convergence with State Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) to ensure authenticity and grassroots participation.
• In the first phase, 15 states including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh have contributed to documentation and digital mapping of tribal artforms.
• This collaborative model makes Adi Sanskriti a true reflection of India’s cultural diversity.

Static Facts and Takeaways

• Launched By: Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
• Platform Components
• Adi Vishwavidyalaya – 45 digital courses
• Adi Sampada – 5,000+ cultural documents
• Adi Haat – E-marketplace for artisans
• Linked Scheme/Agency: TRIFED, TRIs across 15 states
• Earlier Initiative: Adi Vaani – AI-based tribal language translator