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Adi Parab 2026 Festival in Chhattisgarh
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A two-day tribal cultural festival Adi Parab 2026 was organised in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to showcase the rich art, culture, and traditions of tribal communities from across India.
Key Points:
- About: Adi Parab 2026 is a cultural event aimed at promoting tribal identity, heritage, and traditional knowledge through exhibitions, performances, and interactions.
- The festival was held in March 2026 at the Tribal Research and Training Institute campus in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar.
- Around 43 tribal communities of Chhattisgarh along with participants from states such as Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand took part in the event.
- Theme: The festival was organised under the theme “From Tradition to Identity,”.
- Objective: The event aimed to provide a national platform to tribal art, culture, traditions, and to preserve indigenous knowledge systems.
- Cultural Diversity: The festival featured exhibitions of tribal art, handicrafts, traditional attire, cuisine, and folk performances representing diverse tribal lifestyles.
- Adi Paridhan: A special tribal attire show displayed traditional dresses and cultural features of various tribal groups on a single platform.
- Adi Rang: A tribal painting festival showcased artworks highlighting themes like nature, environment, and tribal life.
- Adi Haat: A tribal craft fair exhibited handicrafts, forest produce, and traditional products, promoting local artisans and livelihoods.
- Government Initiative: The event was organised by the Tribal Research and Training Institute under the state’s Tribal Development Department with support from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
- Significance: The festival promotes cultural preservation, supports tribal artisans, boosts tourism, and strengthens the socio-economic development of tribal communities.
| Read More: Tribal Development, Tribal Research and Training Institute |
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BCCI Naman Awards 2026
Why in News?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organised the Naman Awards 2026 to honour outstanding performers and legendary personalities in Indian cricket for the 2024–25 season, recognising achievements in international and domestic cricket.
Key Points:
- Polly Umrigar Award: Shubman Gill received the Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for the 2024–25 season, while Smriti Mandhana was named Best International Cricketer (Women), marking her record fifth BCCI honour.
- Colonel C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award: It was conferred on former cricketers Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, and Mithali Raj for their outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.
- International Debut Awards: These awards recognise emerging cricketers for their impressive debut performances in international cricket.
- Best International Debut (Men): Harshit Rana
- Best International Debut (Women): N. Sree Charani
- Domestic Cricket Awards: These honours recognise exceptional performances in India’s domestic cricket competitions.
- Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy (Best Woman Cricketer – Domestic): Ira Jadhav
- Best Woman Cricketer in Senior Domestic One-Day Tournament: Shafali Verma
- Lala Amarnath Award for Best All-Rounder: The award in domestic cricket was presented to Ayush Mhatre (Limited-Overs tournaments) and Harsh Dubey (Ranji Trophy).
- Best Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association received the award for Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments for the 2024–25 season.
- Best Umpire: Ulhas Gandhe was recognised as the Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket for his officiating performance in domestic tournaments.
- Significance: The BCCI Naman Awards celebrate excellence across all levels of Indian cricket—international, domestic, and administrative—while honouring legendary personalities who have made lasting contributions to the sport.
| Read More: Ranji Trophy |
