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12 January, 2026
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In the Rajya Sabha, while replying to a starred question, the Minister of Tribal Affairs recently stated that there are no current plans to expand the Swasthya Portal to integrate national health databases, district-level dashboards, or AI-enabled analytics.
About Swasthya Portal
The Swasthya Portal is a one-stop digital platform that presents comprehensive information on the health and nutrition status of India’s tribal population. It has been developed to support evidence-based planning and decision-making for tribal welfare.
Administrative Framework
The portal has been developed under the Central Sector Scheme “Tribal Research Information Education Communication and Events (TRI ECE)” of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
It is hosted on the National Informatics Centre (NIC) server and is maintained by the Centre of Excellence for Knowledge Management for Health and Nutrition, established by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Objectives
The primary objective of the Swasthya Portal is to aggregate, analyse, and disseminate information related to tribal health and nutrition. It aims to facilitate the exchange of evidence, expertise, and experiences among policymakers, researchers, and practitioners working with tribal communities.
Key Features of the Swasthya Portal
Dashboard
The portal includes a data dashboard that presents curated information from multiple sources for 177 identified high-priority tribal districts.
Knowledge Repository
It hosts a repository of research briefs, case studies, innovative practices, and best practices collected from various regions of India.
Partner Segment
This section enables collaboration and information-sharing among stakeholders and partner organisations working in tribal health and nutrition.
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Support Corner
A dedicated segment provides focused information and resources related to Sickle Cell Disease, which has a high prevalence among tribal populations.
Utility and Significance
Information available on the Swasthya Portal provides valuable insights to government agencies, researchers, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders engaged in improving health and nutrition outcomes among tribal communities.
About the TRI ECE Scheme
Nature of the Scheme
Tribal Research Information Education Communication and Events (TRI ECE) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Financial Support
Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to research organisations, reputed institutions, universities, and research institutes with proven expertise and a track record of pioneering research.
Purpose
The scheme aims to develop replicable and scalable models in key areas such as education, health, livelihood, digital governance, and related fields for tribal development.
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