Why in News?

=> On March 8, 2022, Governor Mangubhai Patel inaugurated the Times Passion Tribal Trail and Taj Tribal Food Festival organized by Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Times of India and Taj Group.

Key Points:

=> On this occasion, Tribal Affairs and Scheduled Castes Welfare Minister Meena Singh said that this event is a worthwhile initiative in the direction of making efforts for proper marketing of crafts, arts and food items of the tribal society.

=> Kanika Hasrat, General Manager, Taj Group, said that the organization of this food festival is the result of intensive study, research and training arrangements of the living and food habits of the tribal society.

=> On this occasion, Pandwani singer Dr. Teejan Bai of Chhattisgarh, who was awarded by folk artist Padma Vibhushan, presented the incident of Dushasan slaughter of Mahabharata through her special velocity and communication.

=> In the function, Anuppur District Magistrate Sonia Meena presented the first copy of the book 'Anuppur Food Culture and Tourism' to Governor Mangubhai Patel.