The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) Office for Tribals recognized 15 tribal youth for their hard work, brilliance and enthusiasm in achieving standards of excellence.

In a first of its kind, the CBCI Office for Tribals organized an event to congratulate, encourage and felicitate them for their achievements.

At a function held at the CBCI Centre, New Delhi, on August 10, on the occasion of 24th International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, tribal youth from different streams such as music, singing, acting, scholarship, airplane pilot, bodybuilding, writers, and publishers were acclaimed.

Bp Theodore Mascarenhas, secretary general of CBCI, who was the chief guest felicitated the young tribals with a rose flower, a memento and a Certificate of Excellence. “You are not simply the pride of your tribal communities but the pride of whole humanity because you have had the courage and the perseverance to break through barriers and shine forth,” the bishop told the youth.

The prelate reminded them that it was important that the tribals preserve their land, culture, language and unity. Otherwise, they will be swamped out of their existence.