Summary
He was briefed on the Donyi‑Polo indigenous faith, its emphasis on nature, truth, and community, and on traditional medicinal knowledge.
Radhakrishnan praised the Yerko Gurukul system that integrates modern education with tribal wisdom, encouraging children to excel in science while staying connected to their roots.
He highlighted the importance of preserving mother‑tongue languages, cultural heritage, and customary laws as essential for the nation’s unity in diversity.
The Vice President called tribal communities vital partners in building India’s future, linking their contributions to national initiatives like ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi’ and ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.