Vizianagaram: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged Tribal Universities across the country to play a greater role in improving the livelihoods and overall development of tribal communities.
Addressing the first convocation ceremony of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram, the President said the university has a special responsibility to nurture self-confidence, leadership, and policy-making capabilities among tribal youth.
She stressed that institutions established with the goal of social justice must work at the grassroots level to promote education, healthcare, skill development, sustainable livelihoods, and awareness of forest rights among tribal communities.
Expressing confidence in the university’s future, President Murmu said it would make meaningful contributions to the holistic development of students from marginalized and tribal communities while supporting the overall progress of the region.
She also called on all universities, particularly Tribal Universities, to introduce innovative systems that enhance livelihood opportunities in sectors such as forest produce, handicrafts, millet cultivation, medicinal plants, eco-tourism, and local entrepreneurship.
