Current context: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has recently launched the Aadi Mahotsav festival, which is a ten-day event to be held in New Delhi and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi.
- The festival will host thousands of artisans from various parts of India, and the main objective is to promote tribal products. TRIFED will be hosting the festival on behalf of the tribal ministry.
- The reason for launching the Aadi Mahotsav festival is to eliminate the middlemen who take advantage of tribal artisans and consume most of their profits.
- The festival will provide a platform for craftsmen and artisans to showcase their products directly and gain access to bigger markets, thereby enabling them to earn higher profits.
- The 2023 Aadi Mahotsav Festival is of great significance as more than 39 Van Dhan Vikas Kendra are expected to participate in the event, providing an opportunity for people to learn about the skills of artisans from remote places.
- The theme of the festival is "A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Crafts, Culture, Cuisine, and Commerce," and the focus will be on organic products produced by the artisans.
- One of the products to be showcased at the festival is Shree Anna, which is made from millet. The government is promoting millet in the country and around the world, and to create awareness, tribal artisans from various parts of India have been invited to display and sell Shree Anna and other millet products and cuisines.
Question:
Q.1 Which ministry launched TRIFED Aadi Mahotsav Festival?
a. Ministry of commerce
b. Ministry of agriculture
c. MSME Ministry
d. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
a. Ministry of commerce
b. Ministry of agriculture
c. MSME Ministry
d. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
