Over five days in November, tribal people from 24 states of India and 13 countries came together in Jamshedpur, a city known for its steelmaking, to take part in a feisty celebration of their indigenous identities and aspirations.
Now in its fifth year, Samvaad, as the event is called, is an effort to bridge social and cultural divides through free interaction and expression. A vibrant and colourful event, which seeks to promote diversity and inclusion, it is hosted by Tata Steel as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.