Two world records were made in a two-day at Aadi Parab – 2026, which concluded at Chhattisgarh Tribal Research and Training Institute campus in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar on Saturday late evening. First, Golden Book of World Records was made in drawing competition category as the participants from 43 tribal communities participated in the two-day Aadi Parab – 2026. Participants from 43 tribal communities first time participated in the drawing competition on one stage. In dress category, another Golden Book of World Records was registered, in which Participants wearing tribal dresses from 43 tribal communities first time participated in the event.

 

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony of the Aadi Parab. Tribal Minister Ramvichar Netam presided over the function. Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, Abhanpur MLA Indra Kumar Sahu, Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Scheduled Tribe Commission Roop Singh Mandavi, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Rampratap Singh, Principal Secretary of Tribal Department Sonmoni Borah, Director of Tribal Research and Training Institute Hina Animesh Netam and others were present on the occasion. The Chief Minister honoured the winners of the drawing competition in the programme. Sai also honoured the students of Prayas Schools in the function.

 

Along with 43 tribes of Chhattisgarh, tribal communities of Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra and Jharkhand participated in the two-day event. Tribal artists from Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra and Jharkhand participated in the event. The programme was organised by the Tribal Research and Training Institute under the Tribal Development Department in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The event showcased the traditional costumes and cultural features of the state's 43 tribal communities on a single platform for the first time. Crafted with natural dyes, local resources, and handmade textiles, these garments conveyed the message of tribal lifestyle and coexistence with nature. The first prize in both categories was given Rs 20,000, the second prize Rs 15,000, and the third prize Rs 10,000. Additionally, a consolation prize of Rs 2,000 was awarded to 10 participants in each age group.