About us
Founder
Arnav is a 12th-grade student at The Doon School, Dehradun pursuing the IBDP curriculum with Mathematics, Economics and Business Management at the higher level and wishes to pursue a career in the same. In school, Arnav is the Editor-in-Chief of The VIBGYOR and the School Badminton Captain. As an eloquent speaker, Arnav has represented the School at national and international Round Square Conferences, often giving him insights into the Round Square IDEALS, which inspired him to start this community project.
Despite his rigorous academic and co-curricular pursuits, Arnav is dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation of India’s tribal communities. He is planning on establishing channels to popularize Gond and Bhil artwork globally and has built meaningful connections with the Bhil and Gond communities around Bhopal through his engagement with the Tribal Museum of Madhya Pradesh. His efforts have culminated in the creation of a comprehensive website, serving as a rich resource for information about India’s tribal communities. Tribal Trails, under Arnav’s leadership, also aims to operate as a volunteer association, inviting individuals to contribute to the cause in various ways.
Appreciation Letter
July 5th, 2024
This is to acknowledge the fantastic work that Mr Arnav Agarwal has been doing through his project, Tribal Trails, to increase awareness about tribes in India. When Arnav first approached us, we were impressed with his initiative to shed light on a topic that was not very frequently discussed.
Over the last year, Arnav has made significant contributions, notably organizing an exhibition displaying the artwork of the Gond Artists in Bhopal’s Literature and Art Fest. He created a channel to popularize and connect Gond’s artwork with the rest of the world. He also engaged with the Tribal Museum of Madhya Pradesh, exploring the rich history of local tribes and forging meaningful connections with the Bhil and Gond communities around Bhopal. His efforts eventually culminated into a website, where he organised resources and information about the tribal community in India. Tribal Trails is also a volunteer association, allowing individuals to contribute towards the cause through various avenues. His project has increased the accessibility of knowledge about tribal culture and history in India.
We are proud of the initiative Arnav has taken and believe that it is a rare one to see in today’s atmosphere. We are confident that his work stands as a testament to the determination and grit that he shows in other areas of life as well. Arnav is a driven individual with the potential and passion to create a more equitable environment.
Sincerely,
Mr. Sudhi Ranjan Mohanty
Ex-Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh