Mahua flower-based nutrient-rich traditional snacks launched on the occasion of World Adivasi Day
A coffee table book on the renovated tribal museum at the Integrated Tribal Development Agency headquarters in Bhadrachalam was released at the main function held in the temple town.
Bhadrachalam MLA Tellam Venkat Rao, Bhadradri Kothagudem Collector Jitesh V. Patil, ITDA, Bhadrachalam, and Project Officer B. Rahul, addressed the gathering.
The members of Bhadradri Seetharama tribal women SHGs were felicitated for excelling in production of millet-based biscuits and bringing national recognition to Bhadrachalam Agency.
Earlier in the day, a rally was taken out in Bhadrachalam to mark the mega annual event. The participants garlanded the statues of legendary Adivasi leaders at Ambedkar Centre.
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