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| Research is a very important component in evidence-based policymaking: Sh Arjun Munda |
New Delhi (Lampe):- Ministry of Tribal
Affairs (MoTA) in collaboration with (IIPA) organized three
Days' virtual workshop on ‘Multidisciplinary Approach on Tribal sustainable
Development’ from 28-30 January 2021. During the workshop, 70 Tribal
research scholars, from different Universities i.e. NEHU, RGNU, Tripura Central
University, Nagaland University, JNU, DU, Osmania University, University of
Hyderabad, Mysore University, BHU, etc. presented their papers. The heads
of various Centre of Excellence (CoEs) and Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)
under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs chaired the technical sessions in this
conference to Mentor the Tribal Scholars.
In his message, Sh.
Arjun Munda, Minister of Tribal Affairs conveyed that research is a very an important component in evidence-based policymaking. The program aims at
development of the Tribal scholars by providing an environment of learning,
support, contribution, and recognition
to enable them to participate in various research and evaluation activities
undertaken by MoTA at Central and State levels.
Speaking at the Inaugural session Shri. R. Subrahmanyam, Secretary, MoTA, said, that there is an urgent need for improvement of the quality of research as the number of patents created is not commensurate with the researches undertaken in India. He suggested that collaboration is the basic key to knowledge enhancement and Networking of scholars working on similar research topics should be promoted. Finding solutions to contemporary issues should be the goal of research. He also mentioned creating awareness about plagiarism in Universities. He appreciated this initiative as a platform for Scholars to collaborate, network with mentors, and come out with quality research.
Padma Shri awardee
Smt. Rahibai Soma Popere in
her Special address said that though she did not have a formal school
education, she had the traditional knowledge of farming taught by her father
that she applied in her life. Rahibai who is famously known as “Seed Mother”
works with a strong group of 3500 women from her Ahmednagar district of
Maharashtra and wishes to spread the good word to other state farmers as well.
“I want every farmer to know the benefit of traditional farming and to have
access to good and safe food,’ she said.
The Ministry is providing
scholarship t0 750 research scholars every year for doing MPhil and Ph.D. in
National Fellowship Scholarship Scheme, where Tribal Scholars from all over
India pursues higher studies. In order to get connected with Tribal
Talent, harness their strength by understanding their areas of interest and
empowering them to develop as entrepreneurs, researchers, and teachers, Ministry
of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has chalked out the unique initiative called Tribal
Talent Pool in collaboration with Indian Institute of Public
Administration.
Dr. Navaljit Kapoor, Joint Secretary, MoTA, mentioned that
with the digitalization of the entire scholarship process and the development of IT system,
now there is complete data of a number of scholars engaged in different areas of
research and they can be mentored in their respective field by various reputed
organization associated with Ministry. IIPA is also entrusted with the task of reviewing the quality of research thesis and encouraging quality research
and help in the capacity building of tribal scholars.
Smt R Jaya, Joint Secretary, MoTA said that “Ministry selects tribal research
scholars for fellowship assistance through a rigorous process. Tribal scholars
have huge potential to do the best in the field of research. TTP is the
beginning of life long journey. IIPA, MoTA, CEOs, and Tribal scholars are
working together for the creation and success of TTP. ”
Shri S.N Tripathi, DG
, IIPA said “We want this Talent Pool to carry forward their work in the
guidance and become a force or a think-tank of the ministry to help in
conservation of tribal community.”.
Dr. Nupur Tiwary,
Head, CoE, IIPA, and Director of this program informed that IIPA has conducted
six workshops in the last 1 year physically and also through a virtual medium. The tribal talent Pool (TTP) platform is also creating an alumni base for future
assistance and research fellows are keenly participating in various programs.
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