Tribal culture offers a guiding light for humanity: Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy praised tribal culture for its sustainable living practices and harmony with nature on World Tribal Day. He called for collective efforts to protect the rights, identity, and cultural heritage of Adivasi communities.
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The statement highlights the importance of indigenous knowledge in modern environmental conservation and the political focus on tribal welfare.
Tribal culture, rooted in harmony with nature and shaped by generations of sustainable living, represents one of the strongest foundations of human civilization and offers valuable lessons for humanity, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on the occasion of World Tribal Day.
In a message released on Sunday (August 9, 2026), the Chief Minister said tribal communities have traditionally regarded nature as divine and forests as their mother, preserving their unique identity, customs and cultural heritage while maintaining a close relationship with the environment. He said the knowledge systems, traditions, collective way of life and environmental consciousness of tribal societies continue to inspire humanity and remain relevant in the modern world.
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