Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs informed the Lok Sabha that no new tribal museum has been established in Odisha since 2019 under the 'Support to TRIs' scheme.
The Ministry provides financial assistance to the Tribal Research Institute (TRI) in Odisha for the maintenance of the existing Odisha State Tribal Museum in Bhubaneswar.
Financial details for tribal museum projects in Odisha from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26 were disclosed, with funds sanctioned, released, and utilized for various cultural activities.