ଦୃଷ୍ଟିକୋଣ ବଦଳାଇବା l Adivasi Mela, Odisha — Beyond Celebration | A Deeper Policy Conversation l Birsa

Описание: The annual Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar is often seen as a vibrant display of tradition — colorful dances, dokra crafts, mandia dishes, tribal houses, and forest products. Organized by the Government of Odisha, it celebrates the identity of 62 tribal communities.
But is it only about preserving the past?
Time has changed. Markets have changed. Forest rights debates have intensified. Migration has increased. Climate vulnerability, land alienation, mining expansion, digital economy shifts — all are reshaping tribal Odisha.
In this special discussion, Odisha Patrika brings a serious and multidimensional conversation:
🎙 Chidananda Jena – Editor, Odisha Patrika
📊 Dambarudhar Ghana – Policy Analyst
🎤 Satyapragya – Young Journalist
🔎 What This Discussion Explores:
Is Adivasi Mela a cultural showcase or an economic intervention?
How much real income reaches tribal artisans?
Are SHGs and cooperatives becoming sustainable enterprises?
Forest Rights Act implementation vs ground reality
Tribal youth: tradition vs aspiration
Migration, mining & displacement — the silent crisis
Millet Mission & forest economy — opportunity or symbolism?
Can tribal branding become Odisha’s global soft power?
This conversation goes beyond dance and decoration. It questions whether policy is adapting to the new socio-economic realities of tribal Odisha.
📌 Adivasi identity is not static — it is evolving.
📌 Preservation must walk with empowerment.
📌 Celebration must be matched with structural justice.
Watch this episode to understand the new political economy of tribal Odisha.
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