Jamshedpur: Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) would host the 13th edition of Samvaad, its flagship tribal conclave, at Gopal Maidan from Nov 15 to 19, bringing together at least 2,500 participants from 353 tribal communities across 26 states and Union Territories.“Samvaad will bring together conversations on tribal identity, knowledge systems, education, language preservation, governance, representation and community aspirations. These dialogues will be complemented by showcasing tribal music, cuisine, cinema, craftsmanship and entrepreneurial initiatives,” said Sourav Roy, CEO of the TSF.Around 15% of participants would be from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), while 55% will attend Samvaad for the first time. Since April, TSF has organised 21 regional Samvaads, workshops and residencies across the country, engaging more than 6,000 people ahead of the conclave.Launched in 2014, Samvaad has grown into a national platform for tribal dialogue, cultural preservation, knowledge exchange and community-led development, engaging more than 1.3 lakh people over the years. This year’s edition coincides with the 26th anniversary of Jharkhand’s statehood and the 151st birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda.
