National Tribal Research Institute

Why in News?

• The National Tribal Research Institute has been inaugurated and will act as the premier institute for the promotion and preservation of tribal heritage and culture. 

About

National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI):

• This institute has been established in New Delhi and will function as the nerve centre of tribal research issues and matters in academic, executive and legislative fields

• Currently, there are 26 Tribal Research Institutes supported by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This National Institute will act as the link to connecting diverse tribal societies

Objective 

• The institute intends to work in the areas of tribal development, offering solutions to the tribes inhabiting areas hit by Left Wing Extremism

• The NTRI will monitor projects of Tribal Research Institutes, Centres of Excellence and research scholars, ensuring the improvement of the quality of research and training

• It will collaborate with a network of reputed research institutes, universities and organisations

• Policy inputs would be provided to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs as well as the State Welfare Departments by NTRI

Other activities include:

• Structure studies and programmes to improve the socio-economic scenario of the tribal communities
• Provide guidelines in setting and running Tribal Museums
• Promoting rich tribal culture under one umbrella