Welfare Minister Chamra Linda inaugurated the “Dharti Aba Tribal Film Fest 2025” at Dr. Ram Dayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute in Ranchi on Tuesday. Calling it a celebration of tribal identity, tradition, and philosophy of life, he said the festival is not just about showcasing films but also about presenting the soul of tribal India, its culture, and its struggles to the world.
The Dharti Aba Tribal Film Fest 2025 is being organized jointly by the Government of Jharkhand and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
Minister Chamra Linda emphasized that when a film is made on any individual, community, or tribal life, its scenes and narratives must be rooted in truth, not fiction or distortion. “Art and cinema have the responsibility to reveal society’s reality so that future generations can understand their roots in the right perspective,” he said.
He added that Dharti Aba Tribal Film Fest 2025 would provide a powerful platform for tribal artists and youth to express themselves and bring real stories of their communities to national and international audiences. The Minister underlined that the state government’s priority is not only economic development but also the preservation of tribal culture and linguistic diversity. Festivals like this will serve as a bridge to connect traditions with the new generation.
Films from 15 States to Be Screened at the Festival
The objective of Dharti Aba Tribal Film Fest 2025 is to present the diverse art, culture, traditions, and struggles of India’s tribal communities on a national stage through cinema. Tribal filmmakers, researchers, and artists from across the country shared their creative expressions and insights into indigenous life during the inaugural event.
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Over 70 films from 15 states—including Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal—are being screened during the Dharti Aba Tribal Film Fest 2025. Notable films include “Palash”, “Hende Sona and Black Gold”, “Phulo”, “Kusum”, and “Nachi Se Bachi”. Several world and national premieres are also part of the lineup.
Senior Officials Attend the Inaugural Event
The event was attended by Department Secretary Kripa Nand Jha, Director of Ram Dayal Munda Tribal Research Institute Karma Zimpa Bhutia, Special Secretary Nelson Bage, Welfare Commissioner Kuldeep Chaudhary, and other senior officials from the department.
