IndiPosted at: Nov 10 2021 7:53PM Centre declares Nov 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
New Delhi, Nov 10 (UNI) Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters.
Government has also planned week long celebrations starting from 15th November to 22nd November 2021 to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of glorious history of tribal people, culture and achievements.
“As part of the celebration, several activities have been planned jointly with State Governments and the theme behind each activity is to show case the achievements of tribals in the Indian Freedom struggle, various welfare measures taken by Government of India in education, health, livelihood, infrastructure, and skill development,” said in an official statement.
The event will also display the unique tribal cultural heritage, their contributions in freedom struggle, practices, rights, traditions, cuisines, health, education and livelihood.
“India’s freedom struggle was strengthened by several movements by tribal communities such as Santhals, Tamars, Kols, Bhils, Khasis, and Mizos to name a few. The revolutionary movements and struggles organized by the tribal communities were marked by their immense courage and supreme sacrifice,” an official statement said.
It said the tribal movements in different regions of the country against the British colonial rule got linked with the national freedom struggle and inspired Indians all over the country.
The date is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country.
“Birsa Munda fought bravely against the country against the exploitative system of the British colonial system and spearheaded the movement against British oppression giving a call for ‘Ulgulan’ (Revolution),” it said.
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