**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned 11 Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums (TFFMs) in 10 states. This initiative aims to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of tribal people in India's freedom movement. The projects are funded under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Support to Tribal Research Institute” and “Proviso to Article 275 (1)”. State governments are responsible for land selection, DPR preparation, and construction.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Museum Sanctioning:**
* 11 Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums (TFFMs) sanctioned across 10 states.
* Sanctioning based on proposals received from State Governments.
* **Project Objective:**
* Recognize and create awareness of tribal contributions to India's freedom movement.
* **Funding and Scheme:**
* Funded under Centrally Sponsored Scheme: “Support to Tribal Research Institute” and “Proviso to Article 275 (1)”.
* **State Government Responsibilities:**
* Selection of land.
* Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR).
* Construction of the museums.
* **Project Details Table:**
* The document includes an annexure (Annexure-I) with state-wise details of the projects.
* The table includes the state, name of the museum, location, year of sanction, approved project cost, the Ministry’s contribution, and the fund released by the Ministry.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the project, including land selection, DPR preparation, and construction.
* **Action Required:** Proceed with land selection, DPR preparation, and construction of the sanctioned museums.
**Ministry of Tribal Affairs**
* **Impact:** Responsible for funding and oversight of the project.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the progress of the museums and release funds as per the approved schedule.
Key Entities Referenced
Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums (TFFMs): Museums sanctioned by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to recognize and create awareness of tribal people's sacrifices and contributions in India's freedom movement.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The primary government entity responsible for funding and overseeing the construction of the Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums.
Rajya Sabha: The Council of States, where the question regarding Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums was raised.
Support to Tribal Research Institute: A Centrally Sponsored Scheme under which the Ministry of Tribal Affairs funds the Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums.
Article 275 (1): A provision that supports funding of the Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums based on the additional requirements and proposals received from State Governments.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
CONSTRUCTION OF TRIBAL FREEDOM
FIGHTERS’ MUSEUMS
Posted On: 04 FEB 2026 1:45PM by PIB Delhi
Replying to an un-starred question in Rajya Sabha today the Union Tribal Affairs Minister of State Shri
Drugadas Uikey informed that Ministry of Tribal Affairs had sanctioned 11 Tribal Freedom Fighters’
Museums (TFFMs) in 10 States on the basis of the proposals received from the State Governments with
the aim to recognize and create awareness on the sacrifices and contributions of tribal people in India’s
freedom movement. Ministry of Tribal Affairs funds these projects under the Centrally Sponsored
Scheme- “Support to Tribal Research Institute” and “Proviso to Article 275 (1)” based on the additional
requirements and proposals received from State Governments who are responsible for the selection of
land, preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) and construction of these museums. State-wise details
of Tribal Freedom Fighters’ Museums indicating year of sanction, approved cost of project, Ministry’s
share, actual expenditure by the Ministry and present status of the Tribal Freedom Fighter’s Museum is at-
ANNEXURE- I
STATE-WISE DETAILS OF TRIBAL FREEDOM FIGHTERS’ MUSEUMS
S. State Name of Location Year of Approved Contribution Fund Pr
No. the sanction cost of of Ministry released st
Museum project of Tribal by
Affairs Ministry
(Rs. in
of Tribal
Crore) (Rs. in
Affairs
Crore)
(Rs. in
Crore)1 Jharkhand Birsa Ranchi 2017- 34.22 25.00 25.00 In
Munda 18 on
Memorial 15
Freedom
Fighter
Museum
2 Madhya Badal Chhindwara 2017- 40.69 25.69 25.69
Pradesh Bhoi State 18
Tribal
Freedom
Fighters
Museum
Raja Jabalpur 2019- 14.39 14.39 11.36
Shankar 20
Shah &
Kunwar
Raghunath
Shah
Tribal
Freedom
Fighter
Museum
3. Chhattisgarh Shaheed Nava 2017- 53.13 42.47 42.47 In
Veer Raipur 18 on
Narayan 01
Singh
Memorial
and Tribal
Freedom
Fighters’
Museum4. Mizoram Ropuiliani Kelsih, 2019- 25.36 25.36 25.36 Pr
Tribal Aizawl 20 be
Freedom in
Fighter by
Museum 20
5. Andhra Tribal Lambasingi, 2017- 45.00 25.00 11.00
Pradesh Freedom ASR 18
Fighters’
Museum
6. Telangana Ramji Hyderabad 2018- 34.00 25.00 15.24
Gond 19
Tribal
Freedom
Fighter
Museum
7. Kerala Tribal Suganthgiri, 2017- 16.66 15.00 7.19 Pr
Freedom Wayanad 18 be
Fighter in
Museum by
of
8. Gujarat Tribal Rajpipla, 2017- 257.94 50.00 50.00
Freedom Narmada 18
Fighter
Museum
9. Goa Tribal Ponda 2020-21 24.96 15.00 1.06 D
Freedom be
Fighters fin
Museum an
or
be
to
ag
10. Manipur Rani Luangkao, 2018- 51.38 25.00 1.00 A
Gaidinliu Tamenglong 19 st
Tribal
Freedom
Fighters’
Museum
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