Bhubaneswar, November 10: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday interacted with members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Odisha at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, emphasising the transformative power of education and urging them to actively participate in the country's developmental journey.

During the interaction, the President highlighted education as a key instrument of empowerment, capable of transforming individual lives and bringing meaningful changes to entire communities.

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She encouraged the tribal representatives to pursue knowledge, make effective use of available opportunities and work towards securing a brighter future for themselves and the generations to come.

The President also underscored the importance of ensuring that tribal communities become active contributors to India's growth and development. Their participation, aspirations and progress, she indicated, are integral to the country's larger developmental vision.

Sharing details of the interaction, Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on X: "President Droupadi Murmu interacted with members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of Odisha at Rashtrapati Bhavan. She highlighted the transformative power of education and encouraged them to actively contribute to India's developmental journey. She urged them to pursue knowledge, seize opportunities, and move forward with confidence and determination towards a brighter future."

The interaction holds a special significance for Odisha, which is home to several Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups with distinct cultural identities, traditions and languages.