NCST Chairman addresses Chakma Yuva Samvad and Bizu festival celebration in Delhi
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes Chairman Antar Singh Arya called for stronger education, skilling and jobs for tribal youth at the 'Chakma Yuva Samvad' and Bizu festival celebration in New Delhi on 12 April 2026.
Summary
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) Chairman Antar Singh Arya called for intensified efforts on education, skill development and employment for tribal youth at 'Chakma Yuva Samvad: Empowering Tribal Youth & Celebration of Bizu Festival' in New Delhi on 12 April 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs said. The one-day programme was organised by Policy Samvad with the Delhi Chakma Student Union. NCST Member Nirupama Chakma and Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Mahishini Colonne attended as Guests of Honour, and cultural performances showcased the traditional Bizu festival of the Chakma people. The NCST is a constitutional body under Article 338A of the Constitution.
Key facts
- Event
- Chakma Yuva Samvad and Bizu festival celebration, New Delhi, 12 April 2026
- Keynote
- NCST Chairman Antar Singh Arya
- Organisers
- Policy Samvad with Delhi Chakma Student Union
- Guests of Honour
- NCST Member Nirupama Chakma; Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne
- Static
- NCST: Article 338A of the Constitution
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The Bizu festival, celebrated at the Chakma Yuva Samvad in New Delhi in April 2026, is a traditional festival of which community?
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Correct answer: D — Chakma
The Bizu festival is the traditional festival of the Chakma people.
Who delivered the keynote address as Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes at the Chakma Yuva Samvad on 12 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Antar Singh Arya
NCST Chairman Antar Singh Arya gave the keynote; NCST Member Nirupama Chakma was a Guest of Honour.
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is established under which Article of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer: B — Article 338A
Article 338A provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes; Article 338 is for the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.