Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Shri Kishore Chandra gives away National Tribal Awards

Award carrying cash prize of Rs.5 lakhs, a citation and a trophy
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs and Panchayati Raj, Shri V. Kishore Chandra Deo presenting the National Tribal Award 2011-12 to Smt. Binny Yanga, in New Delhi on March 20, 2012. The Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Mahadev S. Khandela is also seen. [PIB] 21-March-2012
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs and Panchayati Raj, Shri V. Kishore Chandra Deo lighting the lamp to inaugurate the Festival of Tribal Dance-‘Prakriti’, in New Delhi on March 20, 2012. The Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Mahadev S. Khandela is also seen.[PIB] 21-March-2012 
The Minister of Tribal Affairs and Panchayati Raj, Shri V. Kishore Chandra Deo inaugurated "Prakriti", a National Festival of Tribal Dances here last evening. In his inaugural speech, Shri Kishore Chandra Deo said that the dance festival aims to promote the vibrant tribal culture and also provide an opportunity to showcase the tribal dance and music. 

On the occasion, he also gave away the National Tribal Awards for outstanding tribal achievers in sports, education, and culture and to outstanding contributors towards tribal welfare. Smt. BinnyYanaga (Maya) was given the award for Exemplary Community Service rendered to the Scheduled Tribes, carrying a cash prize of Rs.5.00 lakhs, a citation and a trophy. Smt. M.C. Mary Kom awarded the Best Tribal Achiever Award for outstanding achievement in the field of sports, carrying a cash prize of Rs. 2.00 lakhs, a citation and a trophy and Shri Guru Rewben Mashangva was also awarded the Best Tribal Achiever Award for outstanding contribution in the field of tribal art and culture. Shri Kishore Chandra Deo stated that he has asked the Ministry to examine the possibility of increasing the categories for awards in various fields and simplify the nominations process for the awards. 

The Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Mahadeo Singh Khandela was also present on the occasion. During the event, tribal artistes from different part of the country performed enchanting tribal dances and music. The three days tribal festival is organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture from 20th to 22nd March, 2012 at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi. [PIB] 21-March-2012 15:34 IST

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