10th All India Tribal Convention — Sridham Mayapur, March 2026
The 10th All India Tribal Convention was held at ISKCON's global headquarters in Sridham Mayapur, Nadia district, West Bengal from 20–22 March 2026. Around 2,500 tribal representatives from 10 states gathered for three days of cultural programmes, seminars, and interactive sessions celebrating tribal heritage and community development.
Morning India
Monday, 22 March 2026 — Kolkata
"2,500 Tribal Participants Attend ISKCON's All India Convention at Mayapur"
Morning India featured detailed coverage of the three-day convention, highlighting how ISKCON runs year-round outreach programmes for tribal communities focusing on social, economic and educational upliftment. The report noted 120 learning centres, 18 schools, and nearly 5,000 students under the guidance of 280 teachers.
The Statesman
Monday, 23 March 2026 — Kolkata / Siliguri Edition
"2,500 tribal representatives gather at ISKCON's 10th All India Tribal Convention at Sridham Mayapur"
The Statesman carried a prominent report quoting ISKCON's public relations officer Rasik Gauranga Das, who emphasised the convention's goal of integrating tribal communities into the mainstream while preserving their distinct identities. Over 22,000 people received free healthcare services this year.
The Statesman — ePaper
22 March 2026 — Kolkata Digital Edition
"2,500 tribal representatives gather at ISKCON's 10th All India Tribal Convention"
The digital edition of The Statesman featured the same comprehensive coverage on page 2, with the article prominently placed alongside event photographs showing the stage programme and tribal audience.
Arthik Lipi (আর্থিক লিপি)
Wednesday, 25 March 2026 — Siliguri
"শ্রীধাম মায়াপুরে দশম বর্ষ জনজাতির সম্মেলন — ২০২৬"
This Siliguri-based Bengali daily published an extensive article covering all aspects of the convention — the participation from 10 states, the educational initiatives with 120 pathshalas and 18 schools, healthcare services including free medical camps, and social welfare programmes in tribal-dominated districts.
Sangbad Prabhah (সংবাদ প্রবাহ)
29 March – 4 April 2026
"মায়াপুরে ইসকনের সর্বভারতীয় আদিবাসী সম্মেলন"
Sangbad Prabhah published a detailed account with photographs from the convention stage, covering the wheelchair distribution, cultural performances, and the gathering of representatives from Santhal, Oraon, Munda, Bhumij, Kora, Lodha, Bhutia, Lepcha, Toto, Asur, Rajbanshi, and other communities.
Ajker Din (আজকের দিন)
Saturday, 21 March 2026
"শ্রীধাম মায়াপুরে দশম বর্ষ জনজাতি সম্মেলন — ২০২৬, শুরু হয়েছে"
Ajker Din covered the convention's opening, highlighting how ISKCON runs year-round medical camps, health awareness drives, social security, clean drinking water initiatives, and the Food for Life programme distributing 4.8 lakh free meals across 290 villages in 29 districts of 10 states.
Aitijya Bangla (ঐতিহ্য বাংলা)
14–20 March 2026 — 24 Parganas (South) / Kolkata
"শ্রীধাম মায়াপুরে দশম বর্ষ জনজাতির সম্মেলন ২০২৬ অনুষ্ঠিত হবে"
This weekly covered the pre-event announcement, featuring the convention poster and detailed schedule. The article included information about the Tribal Care Initiative organised by Sri Mayapur Chaitrodaya Mandir and the educational programmes including 'Nimai Pathshala' for tribal children.
Amar Sohor (আমার শহর)
20 March 2026 — Uttarbanga Sambad
"শিলিগুড়ির পর্যটনে অবহেলার অবসান হোক"
Amar Sohor covered the convention alongside broader news from the North Bengal region. The article mentioned the tribal convention at Sridham Mayapur and ITCT's development initiatives across tribal-dominated areas of West Bengal, including Purulia, Bankura, and Jhargram districts.
Sukhabar Patrika (সুখবর পত্রিকা)
22 March 2026
"শ্রীধাম মায়াপুরে ১০ম বর্ষ জনজাতি সম্মেলন"
This Bengali daily published a concise report covering the key highlights of the convention including participation from Santhal, Oraon, Munda, and other tribal communities from 10 states, the educational and healthcare programmes, and ISKCON's ongoing welfare activities.
Sukhabar Patrika — Full Page
19 March 2026 — Thursday
"মায়াপুরে দশম বর্ষ জনজাতির সম্মেলন"
The full newspaper page featuring the tribal convention article prominently placed in the district news section, with detailed reporting on all aspects of the event including the three-day programme schedule and ISKCON's welfare initiatives.
Samarthbandhu (समर्थ बंधु)
Friday, 20 March 2026 — Chandigarh
"मायापुर में इस्कॉन का 10वां ऑल इंडिया ट्राइबल कन्वेंशन, 10 राज्यों से ढाई हज़ार से ज़्यादा आदिवासी शामिल"
This Chandigarh-based Hindi daily published an extensive report covering the convention's goals of fostering unity, self-respect and spiritual upliftment among tribal communities. The article highlighted the health, education and social welfare programmes run by ISKCON across tribal areas.
Headlines Now
Thursday, 19 March 2026
"ISKCON Hosts 10th All India Tribal Convention in Mayapur"
Headlines Now covered the upcoming convention, highlighting that over 2,500 tribal participants from 10 states would attend. The report detailed ISKCON's ongoing initiatives including 120 primary pathshalas, 18 schools educating 5,000 tribal children, and health services reaching 22,176 people.
Yuva Shakti (युवा शक्ति)
Saturday, 21 March 2026 — Kolkata
"श्रीधाम मायापुर में ट्राइबल कॉन्फ्रेंस का 10वां साल — 10 राज्यों से ढाई हज़ार से ज़्यादा आदिवासी शामिल"
Yuva Shakti covered the full convention with a front-page article including photographs of the stage programme and the tribal audience. The report detailed ISKCON's holistic approach — 3 tailor training centres, 9 water tanks, 6 tribal student buses, 3 mobile health care units, and Food for Life distributing 4.8 lakh free meals.