# Andhra Pradesh vows to preserve tribal culture while boosting education 2026-08-10T19:48:23+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Secretary M. Mallikarjuna Nayak said the government is giving equal weight to preserving tribal culture and providing education and jobs. He spoke at the second day of World Adivasi Day celebrations in Vijayawada on Monday. The department and the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Mission organised a tribal dance festival and an art exhibition. Nayak said tribal students should take up modern education while staying rooted in their culture. The government plans to improve standards in tribal welfare schools and ashram schools. Efforts include a database of tribal artistes, collecting traditional musical instruments, and training new artistes. Nayak urged that tribal dance forms get recognition on par with Kuchipudi or Bharatanatyam. The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs is supporting the cultural wing's strengthening. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: adiwasi culture, Andhra Pradesh, education, tribal welfare Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/andhra-pradesh-vows-to-preserve-tribal-culture-while-boosting-education/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/andhra-pradesh-vows-to-preserve-tribal-culture-while-boosting-education/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.