13 — Evidence archive
Documented Work
A dated archive of official records of work by Jual Oram as Union Minister of Tribal Affairs. Every entry links to the Press Information Bureau release it comes from.
Archive
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15 August 2026
Governance
Union Minister Shri Jual Oram and Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, Jointly Release National Framework and Operational Guidelines for Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs
Release of ITDA/ITDP framework
Released, with NITI Aayog Member Dr R. Balasubramaniam, the National Framework and the Operational Guidelines for strengthening Integrated Tribal Development Agencies and Projects.
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13 August 2026
ParliamentGovernance
Implementation of Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
Statement laid in Parliament
Reported Phase 1 figures: about 15 lakh Adi Karmayogis mobilised, and 62,187 Tribal Village Vision 2030 plans approved by Gram Sabhas.
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13 August 2026
ParliamentLivelihoods
Status of Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Clusters
Statement laid in Parliament
Stated that 4,712 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras covering 12.94 lakh beneficiaries have been sanctioned in 28 States/UTs, with a total sanctioned amount of ₹642.19 crore, of which 3,406 are operational.
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13 August 2026
ParliamentEducation
Status of EMRSs
Statement laid in Parliament
Stated that 728 EMRSs have been approved, of which 508 are functional, with 1,56,593 students enrolled in the 2025–26 academic session.
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7 July 2026
CultureEducation
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram Launches TribeX – A Digital Learning Platform for Tribal Arts, Culture and Traditional Knowledge
National Workshop on Tribal Research Institutes, Bhubaneswar
Launched TribeX, a digital learning platform hosting 20 free certificate courses on tribal art forms and offering UGC-recognised postgraduate diploma programmes.
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3 June 2026
Governance
National Conclave on Strengthening ITDAs and ITDPs Charts Roadmap for Tribal Governance Reform towards Viksit Bharat
National Conclave, Vigyan Bhawan
The Ministry convened ITDA/ITDP project officers and State representatives at Vigyan Bhawan; President Droupadi Murmu attended the inaugural session. Jual Oram addressed the gathering.
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5 May 2026
ReviewsEducation
Hon'ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram Reviews Progress of EMRS Construction Across the Country
EMRS construction review
Reviewed EMRS construction nationally with construction agencies and NESTS. Of 728 approved EMRSs, 428 buildings were reported complete, 249 under construction and 46 at the pre-construction stage. Agencies were directed to submit monthly progress reports.
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1 May 2026
Governance
Union Minister Jual Oram Calls for Stronger Last-Mile Delivery; Baba Ramdev Highlights Resilience at MoTA Chintan Shivir 2026
Chintan Shivir 2026, Haridwar
At the Ministry's two-day Chintan Shivir at the University of Patanjali, Haridwar, emphasised last-mile delivery of schemes and convergence across government systems.
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10 April 2026
Livelihoods
Union Minister Jual Oram Calls NSTFDC a Catalyst for Tribal Entrepreneurship at 25th Foundation Day
NSTFDC 25th Foundation Day
At the 25th Foundation Day of the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation, stated that the Corporation had extended over 16.80 lakh loans, with disbursements exceeding ₹4,400 crore.
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1 April 2026
Education
NESTS Commemorates 8th Foundation Day
NESTS Foundation Day, New Delhi
Attended as Chief Guest the 8th Foundation Day of the National Education Society for Tribal Students, which manages the EMRS scheme, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
"Our goal is no longer just inclusion, but excellence."
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18 March 2026
CultureLivelihoods
Step into the Heart of Tribal India Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 Begins in New Delhi
Bharat Tribes Fest 2026, New Delhi
Inaugurated Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 at Sunder Nursery, organised by the Ministry with TRIFED, in the presence of Vietnam's Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, Dao Ngoc Dung.
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18 March 2026
Ministry
India–Vietnam Ministerial Meeting Deepens Cooperation in Tribal and Ethnic Development
Bilateral ministerial meeting, New Delhi
Co-chaired a meeting with Vietnam's Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, Dao Ngoc Dung, on cooperation in tribal and ethnic development.
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18 March 2026
CultureLivelihoods
Ministry of Tribal Affairs Launches "RISA: Timeless Tribal" - A Premium Signature Brand
Launch of RISA, Sunder Nursery, New Delhi
Launched 'RISA: Timeless Tribal', a premium brand for tribal weaves, embroideries and crafts, at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi.
"tribal crafts are timeless yet undervalued, and platforms like Bharat Tribes Fest and RISA are bridging this gap through market access and fair profit-sharing."
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2 March 2026
Culture
Hon'ble Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram Inaugurates Tribes Art Fest 2026 Featuring Over 30 Tribal Artforms, 75 Tribal Artists and 1,000 Artworks
Tribes Art Fest 2026, New Delhi
Inaugurated Tribes Art Fest 2026 (2–13 March 2026) at Travancore Palace, New Delhi.
"From traditional forms to modern art, painting has evolved over centuries. The Ministry takes pride in promoting and preserving tribal art at risk of extinction while advancing tribal development."
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28 February 2026
StatementsCulture
Hon'ble Minister of Tribal Affairs Addresses Press Briefing on Landmark National Initiatives Celebrating Tribal Art, Culture, Enterprise and Partnerships
Press briefing, New Delhi
Set out the scope of the Ministry's March 2026 initiatives on tribal art, culture, enterprise and partnerships.
"The forthcoming events will showcase pure tribal products and are a reflection of tribal knowledge, wisdom and heritage."
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19 February 2026
Ministry
NCST Celebrates 23rd Foundation Day in New Delhi
Foundation Day, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Attended as Chief Guest and released the NCST Handbook and a magazine documenting the Commission's activities from July to December 2025.
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5 February 2026
ParliamentTribal Development
Implementation of Tribal Schemes
Statement laid, Lok Sabha
Stated in the Lok Sabha that DAJGUA comprises 25 interventions by 17 line Ministries to address infrastructure gaps in 63,843 villages, benefiting more than 5 crore tribal people in 549 districts and 2,911 blocks across 30 States/UTs over five years.
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5 February 2026
ParliamentLivelihoods
Procurement and Marketing of Minor Forest Produce
Statement laid, Lok Sabha
Stated that the Minimum Support Price list for Minor Forest Produce has grown from 10 items in 2013–14 to 87, and that ₹319.65 crore had been released to State Governments for procurement at MSP.
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1 February 2026
Statements
Union Budget 2026–27: A Transformational Budget for Tribal Welfare with Major Gains for Odisha
Media statement on the Union Budget
Welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27 while addressing the media, referring to the expansion of EMRSs, programmes for PVTGs and community-based interventions in tribal regions. The headline is PIB's.
"The Budget recognises Odisha's pivotal role in India's tribal and mineral landscape."
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30 January 2026
CultureMinistry
Ministry of Tribal Affairs Hosts Reception for Tribal Guests Invited to Republic Day Celebrations 2026
Reception for Republic Day tribal guests
The Ministry hosted tribal guests invited to the Republic Day 2026 celebrations.
"Welcomed by the Ministry, our Tribal Guests carry forward the spirit of today's India — returning to their communities as ambassadors of awareness, progress, and inclusive nation-building."
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19 December 2025
StatementsGovernance
Tribal MPs Join Hands under Jual Oram's Leadership to Accelerate Tribal Development Nationwide
Interaction with tribal MPs and Ministers
Led an interaction with tribal Members of Parliament and Ministers and read out a statement emphasising the role of tribal MPs in implementation and last-mile delivery of welfare initiatives.
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17 September 2025
Governance
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Launches Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
National launch, Dhar (Madhya Pradesh)
The Prime Minister launched Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan and Adi Sewa Parv from Dhar. The release describes the campaign's reach as 1 lakh villages across 30 States/UTs, 550 districts and 3,000 blocks.
"Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan is not merely a programme—it is a movement of empowerment."
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21 August 2025
ParliamentEducation
Status of EMRS and Ashram Schools
Starred question, Lok Sabha
In a statement laid in the Lok Sabha, set out the EMRS criteria announced in the 2018–19 Union Budget and reported that 728 EMRSs had been approved, of which 479 were functional as on June 2025.
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19 August 2025
Governance
Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan: Responsive Governance Programme
Programme release
The Ministry described Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan as a programme to develop 20 lakh change leaders across 550 districts and 30 States/UTs, building on DAJGUA, PM-JANMAN and the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission.
"Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a historic step in realizing inclusive governance and people's participation."
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27 June 2025
Governance
Adi Anveshan: National Conference Marks the Launch of "Adi Karmyogi Beta Version – A Responsive Governance Initiative
Adi Anveshan national conference
At the concluding session of the conference that launched the beta version of Adi Karmayogi, said, as reported by PIB, that development in tribal areas must be rooted in community engagement and empathetic governance.
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27 May 2025
Statements
Not a single stone would be left unturned in bridging the gap in the field of tribal development in the nation : Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram
Media interaction, New Delhi
At a media interaction at his official residence in New Delhi, outlined the Ministry's initiatives, including Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh (15 November 2024 – 15 November 2025), which marked the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The headline is PIB's summary of his remarks, not a direct quotation.
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5 April 2025
Public EventsTribal Development
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram Inaugurates Two-Day Mega Medical Camp at Sundargarh, Odisha
Medical camp, Sundargarh (Odisha)
Inaugurated a two-day medical camp (5–6 April 2025) at Sundargarh Government Medical College & Hospital, organised by the Ministry with AIIMS Delhi and the Government of Odisha as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh. PIB published the release on 6 April 2025.
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2 April 2025
ParliamentTribal Development
PM JANMAN has total budgetary outlay of Rs.24,104 Cr, is being implemented through 9-line Ministries: Shri Jual Oram
Written reply, Rajya Sabha
In a statement laid in the Rajya Sabha, stated that PM-JANMAN was launched on 15 November 2023 for 75 PVTG communities in 18 States and one Union Territory, through 11 interventions implemented by nine line Ministries, with an outlay of ₹24,104 crore (Central ₹15,336 crore; State ₹8,768 crore).
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11 November 2024
CultureReviews
Shri Jual Oram takes stock of preparations at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebration at Jamui ahead of PM Modi's Visit
Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas preparations, Jamui (Bihar)
Reviewed arrangements at Jamui, Bihar, ahead of the Prime Minister's visit for Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on 15 November 2024, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
"Prime Minister Modi has ensured that the contributions of tribal communities are acknowledged at the highest levels. It was under his leadership that the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda was declared as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, a commendable step in recognizing tribal history and heritage."
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14 October 2024
Public EventsEducation
Union Minister Shri Jual Oram's Visit to Nagaland: Strengthening Tribal Empowerment and Development
Visit to Nagaland
During a visit to Nagaland, addressed tribal communities at Zunheboto, visited the Eklavya Model Residential School at Diphupar and interacted with vendors and artisans at Adi Bazar.
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2 October 2024
Tribal Development
PM launches Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand on 2nd October 2024, birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Launch of DAJGUA, Hazaribagh
The Prime Minister launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), with a total outlay of ₹79,156 crore (Central share ₹56,333 crore; State share ₹22,823 crore). Jual Oram was among the Union Ministers present.
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1 October 2024
ReviewsTribal Development
PM to launch Tribal Welfare Projects worth over ₹83,300 crore in Jharkhand tomorrow; Shri Jual Oram reviews preparedness for the Mega event in Hazaribagh
Preparedness review, Hazaribagh
Reviewed preparations for the Prime Minister's launch of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan at Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, where projects valued at over ₹83,300 crore were to be launched or dedicated.
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17 July 2024
ReviewsMinistry
Shri Jual Oram reviews the progress of Schemes and key Initiatives under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the next 100 days
Ministry review meeting, New Delhi
Held a day-long review in New Delhi with Minister of State Durgadas Uikey. Schemes discussed included scholarships for tribal students, PM-JANMAN, the Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana, Eklavya Model Residential Schools and livelihood schemes.
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21 June 2024
Public Events
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram leads celebrations of the 10th International Day of Yoga at Rourkela
International Day of Yoga, Rourkela
Led the International Day of Yoga celebrations, themed 'Yoga for Self and Society', at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela, and took part in the yoga sessions.
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14 June 2024
Ministry
Shri Jual Oram takes charge as Union Minister for Tribal Affairs
Assumption of charge, New Delhi
Assumed charge as Union Minister for Tribal Affairs in New Delhi, where he was welcomed by the Secretary (Tribal Affairs), Vibhu Nayar, and senior officers, and addressed the media. The release records that he had been sworn in as the first Union Minister for Tribal Affairs on 13 October 1999.
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