TribeX

Why in News?

Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched TribeX during the national workshop on strengthening Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

• TribeX – India’s 1^st digital learning platform dedicated to tribal arts, culture, languages, and traditional knowledge.
• Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Key Features

• Digital learning ecosystem – Offers structured courses, certificate programmes, and UGC‑recognised PG diplomas.
• TribeX offers 5 UGC‑approved 1‑year hybrid diplomas –
  • Tribal Language – Santali (Ol Chiki)
  • Sustainable Tribal-Culture-Based Livelihood Practices
  • Museology and Tribal Museum Management
  • Tribal Arts and Crafts of India
  • Tribal Textiles

MoU with Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi to conduct PG Diploma programmes

• Learning Tools – Integrated Learning Management System (LMS) and Repository Management System (RMS)
• LMS – It is a software application used to create, administer, deliver, and track educational courses and training programmes.
• RMS – It provides centralised storage and organisation for digital assets, source code, and build artefacts.

Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)

• Policy Think Tanks – TRIs to act as centres of excellence for research, documentation, and policy support.
• Workshop Outcomes – The National TRI Roadmap was prepared; the Bhubaneswar Declaration was adopted for reforms, tech integration, and capacity building.
• Technology Integration – Use of AI, Geographic Information System (GIS), and digital tools for tribal research and governance.

Reference

PIB | TribeX