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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 1st 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
