With an objective to preserve the traditional tribal culture, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has organised two-day Adivasi Mahotsav, which begins on Friday. The festival will be held at Futala Lake area with a view to make people aware about the glorious history and tradition of the tribals.
Chairman; National Scheduled Tribe Commission; Nandkumar Shay will inaugurate the fest while Mayor Nanda Jichkar will preside over. Â Tribal Development Minister Raje Ambrishrao Atram will be the chief guest and member of National Scheduled Tribe Commission Maya Iwnate will grace the occasion. Various cultural programmes will be held after the inauguration.
On the second day, a mega play Nagpur Ka Raja will be staged at 5.30 pm. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister for Road and Surface Transport Nitin Gadkari will be the chief guests at the concluding function. Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and member of National Scheduled Tribe Commission Maya Iwnate will grace the occasion. Mayor Nanda Jichkar will preside over.