Ponnampet (Coorg), Sept. 12: The first regional edition of Samvaad, a signature platform of Tata Steel�s engagement with tribal identity, was held at the College of Forestry, on September 9-10, 2019. It was attended by 78 participants representing 19 tribes across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana and Karnataka.
The one-and-half day conclave was co-created with the Karnataka State Forest Tribes Student Youths Association, led by former Tribal Leadership Programme leaders. The organisation networks and mobilises forest-tribe students and connects them to higher-education opportunities.