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1. Promotion of tribal art and culture in Madhya Pradesh
2. DISPOSAL RATE OF GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

Promotion of tribal art and culture in Madhya Pradesh

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED, is actively promoting tribal art, culture, and handicrafts in Madhya Pradesh. Various initiatives like tribal festivals, digital documentation, language preservation, and market linkages aim to preserve indigenous heritage and uplift tribal communities.

Relevance : GS 1(Culture ,Heritage) ,GS 2(Governance)

Institutional Support for Tribal Culture Preservation

• The Ministry of Tribal Affairs extends financial assistance to 29 Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), including the Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
• Funding is provided under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme – “Support to Tribal Research Institutes”, based on Annual Action Plans submitted by States/UTs and approved by the Apex Committee.
• TRIs function under State Government/UT Administration, supporting research, documentation, capacity building, and awareness programs for preserving tribal cultural heritage.

Key Initiatives for Tribal Art and Cultural Promotion

• Tribal Festivals and Art Exhibitions:
  • Organization of National Tribal Craft Mela, National/State Tribal Dance Festivals, Art Competitions, and Workshops on tribal paintings.
  • Tribal poets’ and writers’ meet to promote indigenous literature.

• Documentation and Research:
  • Research studies, publications, and audiovisual documentaries for the preservation of tribal cultural heritage.
  • Recording of Indigenous knowledge related to tribal healing, agriculture, dance, and painting traditions.
  • Documentation of folklore, folk tales, oral literature (songs, riddles, ballads) to safeguard tribal traditions.
  • Publication of bilingual dictionaries, primers, and trilingual proficiency modules for primary school students under the Multi-Lingual Education (MLE) Initiative in alignment with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

• Digital Repository for Tribal Knowledge:
  • Development of “Tribal Digital Document Repository” for storing and sharing research papers, books, reports, folk songs, and videos.
  • The repository is accessible at https://repository.tribal.gov.in.

Recognition and Celebration of Tribal Heritage

• Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (15th November):
  • Declared to honor tribal freedom fighters and acknowledge their contributions to India’s independence and cultural legacy.
  • Celebrations involve government bodies, central ministries, and state governments since 2021.

• Freedom Fighters Museums in Madhya Pradesh:
  • Raja Shankar Shah Kunwar Raghunath Shah Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum (Jabalpur) and Shri Badal Bhoi Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum (Chhindwara).
  • Inaugurated on 15th November 2024 to showcase tribal contributions to the freedom struggle and cultural heritage.

Tribal Language Preservation and Promotion

• TRI Madhya Pradesh has documented Bhili, Baigani, Korku, Mawasi, and Gondi languages through folk tales and folklore collection.
• Development of bilingual primers and vernacular storybooks to aid language preservation and education.
• Organized Tribal Festival “Adirang” in Balaghat, Chhindwara, Shahdol, and Betul, featuring craft melas, photo exhibitions, tribal food stalls, and dance performances.
• Video documentation of nine Gond forts to preserve architectural heritage.

Socio-Economic Upliftment through Tribal Handicrafts

• Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) implemented through TRIFED to support tribal artisans and promote handicrafts.
• Aadi Mahotsav (Delhi) – Annual event to showcase tribal products at the national level.
• TRIBES India Outlets & E-Commerce Platforms facilitate retail marketing of tribal products.
• “Aadi Bazaar” and “Aadi Chitra” Exhibitions organized across India to promote tribal handicrafts and paintings.
• Empanelment of Tribal Artisans and procurement of tribal products to enhance livelihood opportunities.

Conclusion

The Government of India, through TRIFED and TRIs, plays a crucial role in preserving, promoting, and commercializing tribal art, culture, and languages in Madhya Pradesh. Financial support, research initiatives, cultural events, digital documentation, and market linkage programs collectively contribute to the holistic development of tribal communities while ensuring the safeguarding of their rich cultural heritage.

DISPOSAL RATE OF GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

Overview of CPGRAMS Performance (2020-2024)

• Total Grievances Redressed (2020-24): 1,15,52,503 grievances resolved.
• Highest Annual Disposal: 26,45,869 grievances resolved in 2024 (all-time high).
• Pendency Reduction: 59,946 grievances pending as of Feb 28, 2025, due to systemic reforms.
• Improved Redressal Timeline:
  • 2019: 28 days average resolution time.
  • 2025 (Feb): Reduced to 15 days (46.4% improvement).

Relevance : GS 2(Governance)

Year-wise Disposal Performance

Key Reforms Enhancing Grievance Redressal

A. 10-Step CPGRAMS Reforms

• Objective: Timeliness, accessibility, and effectiveness.
• Key Features:
  • Mapping of 1,03,183 Grievance Officers for better accountability.
  • Digital workflow to minimize delays and improve resolution quality.

B. Comprehensive Guidelines (Issued August 23, 2024)

• Integration of grievance platforms for seamless tracking.
• Creation of dedicated grievance cells in Ministries/Departments.
• Appointment of experienced nodal officers to handle grievances efficiently.
• Root cause analysis & feedback mechanism to prevent recurring issues.
• Strengthened escalation process by appointing appellate authorities.
• Resolution time reduced from 30 days to 21 days.

C. Special Campaign 2024 (Oct 2-31, 2024)

• Focus: Institutionalizing Swachhata and reducing pendency.
• Outcome:
  • 5.55 lakh public grievances and appeals disposed.

State-Wise Grievance Disposal Analysis (2020-2024)

• Highest Grievance Disposal:
  • Uttar Pradesh: 12,73,452 disposed out of 12,85,726 received.
  • Maharashtra: 3,13,470 disposed out of 3,32,230 received.
  • Madhya Pradesh: 2,79,288 disposed out of 2,82,881 received.

• States with High Pending Cases:
  • West Bengal: 39,914 pending out of 1,23,316 received.
  • Odisha: 18,375 pending out of 98,615 received.
  • Maharashtra: 18,760 pending despite high disposal.

Challenges in Grievance Redressal

• Uneven Performance Among States: Some states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan exhibit high efficiency, while states like West Bengal and Odisha have backlogs.
• Need for Strengthening Local Mechanisms: Some states (e.g., Nagaland, Mizoram) show high pendency despite lower grievance volume.
• Ensuring Quality Resolution: Reducing the resolution time is crucial, but ensuring meaningful redressal remains a challenge.

Future Roadmap for Improvement

• AI-Based Predictive Analytics: To analyze patterns and automate grievance categorization for faster resolution.
• Public Awareness & Training: Citizens and officers need more awareness about escalation and feedback mechanisms.
• More Dedicated Grievance Officers: Address states with high pendency through additional trained personnel.
• Better Coordination Between Departments: Strengthening inter-departmental collaboration to resolve systemic issues.

Conclusion

The reforms in CPGRAMS have significantly reduced grievance redressal timelines and increased efficiency, with an all-time high disposal rate in 2024. However, regional disparities and backlog issues need further targeted interventions to make the mechanism more effective and accessible nationwide.