Vice President inaugurates DST conference on transforming tribal lives through science and technology
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated a conference on transforming tribal lives through science and technology at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 12 April 2026, organised by DST with NECTAR and ITITI Doon Sanskriti School.
Summary
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the conference 'Transformation of Tribal Lives through Science and Technological Interventions â Preserving Language, Faith and Culture' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 12 April 2026. It was organised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) with the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) and ITITI Doon Sanskriti School, Dehradun. The Vice President said India has around 1.4 lakh tribal villages and tribal communities make up nearly 9% of the population, and that their traditional knowledge supports biodiversity and the sustainable use of forest resources. Citing the Viksit Bharat @ 2047 principle of 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi', he said modern development and preservation of culture are complementary, and highlighted the potential of tribal areas for green economic development.
Key facts
- Event
- Conference on transforming tribal lives through S&T â preserving language, faith and culture
- Date & venue
- 12 April 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Organisers
- DST with NECTAR and ITITI Doon Sanskriti School, Dehradun
- Figures cited
- About 1.4 lakh tribal villages; nearly 9% of population
- Principle
- Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi (Viksit Bharat @ 2047)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
NECTAR, which co-organised the April 2026 conference on transforming tribal lives through science and technology, stands for:
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Correct answer: A â North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach
NECTAR is the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach; it co-organised the conference with DST and ITITI Doon Sanskriti School.
At the April 2026 tribal conference, the Vice President cited which guiding principle of Viksit Bharat @ 2047?
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Correct answer: D â Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi
The Vice President said the guiding principle is 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi'.