Tribal Museums to be Established in Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, and Maharajganj
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Cabinet approval for Tribal Museums in Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, and Maharajganj |
| Date of Cabinet Meeting | October 31, 2023 |
| Chaired By | Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath |
| Purpose | Preserve and promote tribal culture, customs, way of life, food, and art |
| Number of Scheduled Tribes | 15 listed in Uttar Pradesh |
| Land Allocation | - Mirzapur: 4.046 hectares in Atraila Pandey village <br> - Sonbhadra: 2.82 hectares in Robertsganj <br> - Maharajganj: 0.506 hectares in Nautanwa tehsil |
| Funding | Central government to provide Rs 15 crore for each museum |
| State Government Burden | No financial burden on the state government |
| Authority Responsible | Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute, Lucknow |
| Museum Features | - Digital theater showcasing tribal life information, films, and pictures <br> - Tribal outlets to sell tribal products |