Published: 16 January 2026DevedunotesRajasthan
Rajasthan Tribal Minister Inaugurates Two-Day Forest Fair at Sajjangarh, Udaipur
Tribal Area Development Minister Babulal Kharadi inaugurated a two-day forest fair at Sajjangarh in Udaipur on January 17, 2026. The fair aims to promote forest products and strengthen rural-tribal livelihoods by providing a direct marketplace for forest-based goods including honey, medicinal herbs, gum, lac, and handcrafted bamboo products.
Rajasthan has approximately 92 lakh tribal population (13.5% of state population), largely concentrated in the southern districts of Udaipur, Banswara, Dungarpur, and Pratapgarh. The fair is part of the state's push to implement the Forest Rights Act more effectively and ensure tribal communities benefit from Minor Forest Produce (MFP) through MSP and Van Dhan Vikas Kendras.
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What is the approximate tribal population of Rajasthan as a percentage of the state's total population?
Explanation · Correct answer BRajasthan has approximately 92 lakh tribal population, constituting 13.5% of the state's total population, largely concentrated in southern districts of Udaipur, Banswara, Dungarpur, and Pratapgarh.
Frequently asked questions
Who inaugurated the forest fair at Sajjangarh, Udaipur in January 2026?
**Tribal Area Development Minister Babulal Kharadi** inaugurated the two-day forest fair at Sajjangarh, Udaipur on January 17, 2026.
What is the purpose of the forest fair at Sajjangarh?
The fair aims to **promote forest products and strengthen rural-tribal livelihoods** by providing a direct marketplace for goods including honey, medicinal herbs, gum, lac, and handcrafted bamboo products.
What is the tribal population of Rajasthan?
Rajasthan has approximately **92 lakh tribal population**, making it one of the states with a significant tribal demographic.
Where is Sajjangarh located and why is it significant?
Sajjangarh is located in **Udaipur, Rajasthan**. It is significant as the site of the forest fair promoting tribal forest-based livelihoods and products.
Which ministry organised the Sajjangarh forest fair?
The fair was organised under the **Tribal Area Development Ministry of Rajasthan**, headed by Minister Babulal Kharadi.
