The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is organising the 'Tribes Art Fest' (TAF) 2026 in the national capital from March 2, bringing together more than 70 eminent tribal artists and over 1,000 artworks representing nearly 30 indigenous art traditions from across the country. The festival, scheduled to take place at Travancore House, seeks to "strengthen the recognition of tribal art and culture while creating meaningful opportunities for identity, dignity and economic empowerment for tribal communities".

Open to the public from March 3 to 13, it is being held in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). "Through exhibitions, market facilitation, capacity-building initiatives and institutional collaborations, we are building an ecosystem that connects tribal artists to national and global platforms.