The Nehru Centenary Tribal Museum has been established and inaugurated on February 2003, in the premises of DSS Bhavan, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. The Museum is named after Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister keeping in view of his rich contribution towards basic policy approach for Tribal Development and universally acclaimed principles commonly known as Nehru’s Panchsheel for Tribal Development

There are 35 tribal groups in Andhra Pradesh with a population of 50.24 lakhs (As per 2001 census). Most of the tribal groups are living in the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Khammam, and Adilabad. The panorama of tribal culture which adds color to the national heritage is unique in its nature. The social organization and recreation of these simpler folk societies scattered in the hills and forests present a whole gamut of human behaviour.