The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 23 October 2026 that the national tribal festival, Aadi Mahotsav 2026, has been inaugurated at CIDCO Urban Haat in Navi Mumbai. Organised by TRIFED, the eight-day event provides tribal artisans, producer groups, and women-led Self-Help Groups a platform to sell authentic handicrafts, textiles, and forest-based products directly to consumers. The festival runs from 23 to 30 October 2026, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It aims to support tribal entrepreneurship and preserve indigenous heritage.
Key points
- Dates: 23 to 30 October 2026
- Timing: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Location: CIDCO Urban Haat, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai
- Products: Handicrafts, handlooms, jewellery, paintings, and forest-based produce
- Beneficiaries: Tribal artisans, producer groups, and women-led Self-Help Groups
When it applies
- inauguration of Aadi Mahotsav 2026
- Aadi Mahotsav 2026 festival
- Aadi Mahotsav 2026 festival
Who it affects
- tribal artisans, producer groups and women-led Self-Help Groups