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14 — Statement archive

Speeches & Statements

The Minister's words as they appear in the official record. Quotations are reproduced exactly as PIB published them. Parliamentary statements and reported remarks are summarised and never turned into quotations.

  • QuotationDirect quotation published by PIB (9)
  • Parliament statementWritten reply or statement laid in Parliament (7)
  • Reported remarksRemarks reported by PIB in indirect speech (7)
Jual Oram seated and speaking, with the national flag at left
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  1. 13 August 2026 Parliament statement
    Event
    Statement laid in Parliament
    Subject
    Parliament, Governance

    Context Reported Phase 1 figures: about 15 lakh Adi Karmayogis mobilised, and 62,187 Tribal Village Vision 2030 plans approved by Gram Sabhas.

    Implementation of Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan — PIB release 2298794

  2. 13 August 2026 Parliament statement
    Event
    Statement laid in Parliament
    Subject
    Parliament, Livelihoods

    Context 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.

    Status of Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Clusters — PIB release 2298790

  3. 13 August 2026 Parliament statement
    Event
    Statement laid in Parliament
    Subject
    Parliament, Education

    Context Stated that 728 EMRSs have been approved, of which 508 are functional, with 1,56,593 students enrolled in the 2025–26 academic session.

    Status of EMRSs — PIB release 2298789

  4. 3 June 2026 Reported remarks
    Event
    National Conclave, Vigyan Bhawan
    Subject
    Governance

    Context 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.

    National Conclave on Strengthening ITDAs and ITDPs Charts Roadmap for Tribal Governance Reform towards Viksit Bharat — PIB release 2268683

  5. 1 May 2026 Reported remarks
    Event
    Chintan Shivir 2026, Haridwar
    Subject
    Governance

    Context 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.

    Union Minister Jual Oram Calls for Stronger Last-Mile Delivery; Baba Ramdev Highlights Resilience at MoTA Chintan Shivir 2026 — PIB release 2257402

  6. 10 April 2026 Reported remarks
    Event
    NSTFDC 25th Foundation Day
    Subject
    Livelihoods

    Context 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.

    Union Minister Jual Oram Calls NSTFDC a Catalyst for Tribal Entrepreneurship at 25th Foundation Day — PIB release 2251036

  7. 1 April 2026 Quotation
    Event
    NESTS Foundation Day, New Delhi
    Subject
    Education

    "Our goal is no longer just inclusion, but excellence."

    Closing sentence of a longer quotation published by PIB.

    Context 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.

    NESTS Commemorates 8th Foundation Day — PIB release 2248092

  8. 18 March 2026 Quotation
    Event
    Launch of RISA, Sunder Nursery, New Delhi
    Subject
    Culture, Livelihoods

    "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."

    PIB reports this as a remark, introduced with 'remarked that'.

    Context Launched 'RISA: Timeless Tribal', a premium brand for tribal weaves, embroideries and crafts, at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi.

    Ministry of Tribal Affairs Launches "RISA: Timeless Tribal" - A Premium Signature Brand — PIB release 2241924

  9. 2 March 2026 Quotation
    Event
    Tribes Art Fest 2026, New Delhi
    Subject
    Culture

    "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."

    Context Inaugurated Tribes Art Fest 2026 (2–13 March 2026) at Travancore Palace, New Delhi.

    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 — PIB release 2234758

  10. 28 February 2026 Quotation
    Event
    Press briefing, New Delhi
    Subject
    Statements, Culture

    "The forthcoming events will showcase pure tribal products and are a reflection of tribal knowledge, wisdom and heritage."

    Context Set out the scope of the Ministry's March 2026 initiatives on tribal art, culture, enterprise and partnerships.

    Hon'ble Minister of Tribal Affairs Addresses Press Briefing on Landmark National Initiatives Celebrating Tribal Art, Culture, Enterprise and Partnerships — PIB release 2233932

  11. 5 February 2026 Parliament statement
    Event
    Statement laid, Lok Sabha
    Subject
    Parliament, Tribal Development

    Context 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.

    Implementation of Tribal Schemes — PIB release 2223689

  12. 5 February 2026 Parliament statement
    Event
    Statement laid, Lok Sabha
    Subject
    Parliament, Livelihoods

    Context 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.

    Procurement and Marketing of Minor Forest Produce — PIB release 2223687

  13. 1 February 2026 Quotation
    Event
    Media statement on the Union Budget
    Subject
    Statements

    "The Budget recognises Odisha's pivotal role in India's tribal and mineral landscape."

    First sentence of a longer quotation published by PIB.

    Context 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.

    Union Budget 2026–27: A Transformational Budget for Tribal Welfare with Major Gains for Odisha — PIB release 2221773

  14. 30 January 2026 Quotation
    Event
    Reception for Republic Day tribal guests
    Subject
    Culture, Ministry

    "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."

    Context The Ministry hosted tribal guests invited to the Republic Day 2026 celebrations.

    Ministry of Tribal Affairs Hosts Reception for Tribal Guests Invited to Republic Day Celebrations 2026 — PIB release 2221031

  15. 19 December 2025 Reported remarks
    Event
    Interaction with tribal MPs and Ministers
    Subject
    Statements, Governance

    Context 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.

    Tribal MPs Join Hands under Jual Oram's Leadership to Accelerate Tribal Development Nationwide — PIB release 2206446

  16. 17 September 2025 Quotation
    Event
    National launch, Dhar (Madhya Pradesh)
    Subject
    Governance

    "Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan is not merely a programme—it is a movement of empowerment."

    First sentence of a longer quotation published by PIB.

    Context 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.

    Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Launches Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh — PIB release 2167790

  17. 21 August 2025 Parliament statement
    Event
    Starred question, Lok Sabha
    Subject
    Parliament, Education

    Context 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.

    Status of EMRS and Ashram Schools — PIB release 2159046

  18. 19 August 2025 Quotation
    Event
    Programme release
    Subject
    Governance

    "Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a historic step in realizing inclusive governance and people's participation."

    First sentence of a longer quotation published by PIB.

    Context 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: Responsive Governance Programme — PIB release 2157957

  19. 27 June 2025 Reported remarks
    Event
    Adi Anveshan national conference
    Subject
    Governance

    Context 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.

    Adi Anveshan: National Conference Marks the Launch of "Adi Karmyogi Beta Version – A Responsive Governance Initiative — PIB release 2140309

  20. 27 May 2025 Reported remarks
    Event
    Media interaction, New Delhi
    Subject
    Statements

    Context 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.

    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 — PIB release 2131518

  21. 2 April 2025 Parliament statement
    Event
    Written reply, Rajya Sabha
    Subject
    Parliament, Tribal Development

    Context 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).

    PM JANMAN has total budgetary outlay of Rs.24,104 Cr, is being implemented through 9-line Ministries: Shri Jual Oram — PIB release 2117713

  22. 11 November 2024 Quotation
    Event
    Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas preparations, Jamui (Bihar)
    Subject
    Culture, Reviews

    "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."

    Context 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.

    Shri Jual Oram takes stock of preparations at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebration at Jamui ahead of PM Modi's Visit — PIB release 2072500

  23. 14 October 2024 Reported remarks
    Event
    Visit to Nagaland
    Subject
    Public Events, Education

    Context 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.

    Union Minister Shri Jual Oram's Visit to Nagaland: Strengthening Tribal Empowerment and Development — PIB release 2064802

Quotation standard. 9 records carry a direct quotation. Each one was checked word for word against the PIB release, and none has been shortened in a way that changes its meaning. Where PIB printed a longer quotation, the note under it says so. Parliamentary answers are written statements laid on the Table of the House. They are summarised here, not quoted.

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