Tata Steel, since inception, has endeavored for the welfare and growth of the tribal communities in and around its areas of operation.
In continuation of its commitment towards the indigenous people, Tata Steel inaugurated ‘Samvaad’, a 4-day conclave for tribal population in Jamshedpur.
The momentous occasion also marks the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, the iconic tribal freedom fighter of India and formation of Jharkhand state. The tribal meet is being organised by Tata Steel’s Tribal Cultural Society, the arm which works extensively for the tribal welfare and preservation and promotion of tribal heritage and tribal culture. TV Narendran, MD, Tata Steel, India and SEA, inaugurated the tribal conclave. Speaking on the occasion he said, “The partnership of our 100 plus years with the local and indigenous community has contributed to the growth of our steel plant, a beautiful society and above all sustainable communities.
He also added, “Corporate Social Responsibility has now been made mandatory by the Government but at Tata Steel we have always believed in giving back to the society. Samvaad is a platform for tribal communities to come together, share collective wisdom under one roof so as to stimulate valuable exchange of knowledge and ideas”.
Also present during the occasion was Anand Sen, President, TQM and Steel Business, Tata Steel and Biren Bhuta, Chief, CSR, Tata Steel who welcomed the various tribes and wished the best for the conclave. The 4-day conclave will witness a conglomeration of 1500 plus tribal artists, thought leaders, eminent personalities and activists from more than 40 different tribes, from 19 states across the country - Andaman & Nicobar, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Tripura.
This event will feature panel discussions (Tribal livelihoods, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, Tribal medicinal systems, Tribal perspective on development, Tribal languages and literature, Tribals and protection of natural habitats and a Round table with tribal women), cultural performances from around the country, film screenings, textiles and handicrafts.