NEW DELHI — A two-day National Conclave on “Constitutional Rights and Legal Provisions for Tribal Communities” commenced today, October 6, 2026, at the SCOPE Complex in New Delhi. Organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the high-level event was officially inaugurated by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram.
The conclave brings together over 75 delegates representing nearly 30 states and Union Territories across India, including senior officials from tribal welfare and revenue departments, alongside legal experts and key stakeholders.
Addressing Field-Level Challenges and Safeguards
In his inaugural address, Union Minister Shri Jual Oram urged delegates and officials to share field-level experiences and best practices. He emphasized that understanding ground-level operational challenges is essential for the Central Government to formulate practical guidelines and effective policy solutions.
Shri Durgadas Uikey, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, addressed the gathering via video conferencing, reiterating the necessity for simple, transparent, time-bound, and citizen-friendly administrative processes to ensure tribal communities receive their constitutional guarantees without hassle, while maintaining robust protections against fraudulent claims.
Digitalization and Policy Reform Focus
Highlighting the agenda for the two-day event, Secretary of Tribal Affairs Smt. Ranjana Chopra outlined key focus areas, including:
Digitalization of land and welfare records
Streamlining documentation and establishing online tracking systems
Developing effective grievance redressal tools
Strengthening inter-state verification mechanisms to resolve jurisdiction and verification hurdles
Through technical sessions and open discussions, the conclave aims to formulate policy recommendations to improve the implementation of constitutional protections for tribal communities across India.
Source: PIB Delhi
