Funds have been provided for setting up new tribal research institutes (TRIs) in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim and Mizoram. Minister of State, Tribal Affairs, Jaswantsinh Bhabhor informed the Lok Sabha yesterday that during 2017-18 and 2018-19, funds have been provided for establishment of new tribal research institutes based on the proposals received from Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim and Mizoram. <br />''<br />''At present, there are 25 TRIs in 24 States and one Union territory. The core responsibility of TRIs is to function as a body of knowledge and research for development and preservation of tribal cultural heritage.<br />''<br />