GUWAHATI, Nov 15: Assam Education and Tribal Affairs Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on Sunday announced that Guwahati would host a five-day tribal fair from November 10, 2027.
He also said a tribal museum would be set up in Assam next year.
At a press conference, Pegu said Rs 25,000 crore had been earmarked across the country for the education of tribal students through Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). Of the 17 such schools planned in Assam, eight were functional, he said.
Pegu also announced the names of five recipients of the 2026 Janajatiya Gaurav Award. The awardees are entrepreneur Kirat Brahma, theatre worker Pabitra Rabha, artist Puhin Doula, Mangal Singh Kro and musician Dr Gumthao Basumatary.
The announcements outlined the state government's plans for tribal education, culture and heritage preservation.
