Adi Sanskriti Digital Learning Platform: A Digital University for Tribal Heritage

Why in news ?

• On 10 September 2025, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched Adi Sanskriti (Beta Version) during the National Conference – Adi Karmyogi Abhiyan at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• The initiative was inaugurated by State Minister Shri Durgadas Uike. It is considered the world’s first digital university dedicated to tribal culture.

Objective of the Initiative

• The initiative aims not only to preserve tribal traditions but also to connect tribal artisans with global markets to ensure sustainable livelihoods.

Three Pillars of Adi Sanskriti

• Adi Vishwavidyalaya (Adi University)
  • 45 digital courses on dance, music, painting, handicrafts, and folk tales
  • Offers students worldwide an online experience of tribal traditions
• Adi Sampada (Adi Heritage)
  • 5,000+ digital documents
  • Five themes: dance, painting, textiles, artifacts, and livelihood
  • Acts as a digital archive of India’s tribal heritage
• Adi Haat
  • Initially linked with TRIFED, with plans to become an independent e-marketplace
  • Provides consumers direct access to tribal artisans’ products
  • Ensures sustainable income and market access for artisans

Partnership with Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)

• The initiative operates in collaboration with state-level TRIs to maintain authenticity and local participation.
• First phase involved 15 states: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, etc.
• These states contributed digitalization and documentation of tribal art forms.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Launch Date: 10 September 2025, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
• Launching Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
• Announced by: Shri Durgadas Uike, State Minister
• Main Components:
  • Adi Vishwavidyalaya – 45 courses
  • Adi Sampada – 5,000+ cultural documents
  • Adi Haat – e-marketplace
  • Associated Agencies/Programs: TRIFED, TRIs (15 states)
  • Previous Initiative: Adi Vani – AI-based tribal language translator