On 04.12.2025, Lok Sabha addressed Unstarred Question No. 734 to the Minister of Tribal Affairs regarding the "Adi Sanskriti" digital learning platform. The question inquired about the platform's current status, the involvement of Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), and the government's roadmap for expanding the platform into a Tribal Digital University.
Minister of State for Tribal Affairs (Shri Durgadas Uikey) answered that the beta version of the 'Adi Sanskriti' digital learning platform was launched on September 10th 2025. The platform is in development, with the Ministry working towards creating a Learning Management System for vocational courses and exploring opportunities to onboard Universities to provide certified courses.
TRIs are involved in course selection, documentation, and content verification, utilizing tribal language experts. The course contents are vetted by the TRIs to maintain accuracy and authenticity.
The government is exploring options to expand the platform into a full-fledged Digital Tribal University, currently focusing on enriching the platform with tribal art forms.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The primary government body responsible for the Adi Sanskriti digital learning platform.
Adi Sanskriti Digital Learning Platform: A digital learning platform focusing on tribal culture and knowledge.
Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs): Institutions involved in the course selection, documentation, and content verification for the platform.
Tribal Digital University: A proposed expansion of the Adi Sanskriti platform to offer certifications and research opportunities.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 734
TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025
"ADI SANSKRITI” DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORM
734. SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI:
SHRI JASHUBHAI BHILUBHAI RATHVA:
DR. VINOD KUMAR BIND:
SHRI BHOJRAJ NAG:
SHRI YADUVEER WADIYAR:
SMT. SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA:
SHRI RAHUL SINGH LODHI:
SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:
Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) the present status of the “Adi Sanskriti” digital learning platform launched by the
Government and the key components included in its beta version;
(b) whether any Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) or other institutions have been involved in
the development, documentation or content curation for the platform, if so, the details thereof;
and
(c) whether the Government has formulated any roadmap for expanding the platform into a full-
fledged Tribal Digital University offering certifications or research opportunities, if so, the
details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)
(a): The beta version of the ‘Adi Sanskriti’ digital learning platform was launched on 10th
September 2025. This platform is in the development phase and the Ministry is working towards
creating a Learning Management System for vocational courses and exploring the opportunities
to onboard Universities to provide certified courses..
(b):The Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) are involved in the course selection, documentation,
and verification of the content of courses for the platform with the help of tribal languages
experts. The Course contents are vetted by the TRIs to maintain accuracy and authenticity.
(c): The Government is exploring options to expand the platform into a full-fledged Digital
Tribal University. Currently, the focus is on making the platform enriched by including tribal
art forms.
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