On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Conclave on Strengthening Integrated Tribal Development Agencies and Projects in New Delhi. She emphasized the conclave's role as a platform for tribal change agents, urging participants to bring welfare initiatives directly to tribal communities. The President underscored the importance of ensuring that development programs address essential needs such as nutrition for pregnant mothers, education for tribal children, and dignified livelihoods for youth. She also highlighted the establishment of around 500 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across India, which aim to enhance educational opportunities for tribal youth. Murmu reiterated that the holistic development of tribal communities is crucial for the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047', advocating for inclusive growth that respects and integrates tribal culture and knowledge traditions. The conclave aims to generate actionable insights for grassroots implementation of tribal welfare programs.