Polavaram celebrates the first International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Polavaram district officials celebrated the first International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with a rally and cultural performances. The District Collector emphasized the government's commitment to tribal welfare and awareness of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing efforts to integrate tribal communities into governance frameworks while balancing development projects in indigenous regions.
Polavaram District Collector K. Dinesh Kumar on Monday assured better governance and welfare for the tribal population living in the district during the celebrations of the first International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in Rampachodavaram.
Accompanied by Mr. Kumar, Rampachodavaram MLA Miriyala Sirisha Devi and State Commission for Scheduled Tribes S. Bojji Reddi, the tribes of the district, including Koyas and Konda Reddis, took out a rally in their traditional attire. The traditional performance of Kommu Koya dance by the Koya tribals drew the attention.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Kumar said that efforts are on to create awareness on the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996.
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