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Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Nation

JANJATIYA GAURAV DIVAS DEDICATED TO DHARTI AABA

It is not easy for someone to become Dharti Aaba
by being born in a normal poor family. But the
journey to becoming 'Bhagwan' in a lifetime of
just 25 years by Birsa Munda who was born on
November 15, 1875, is exemplary. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi declared November 15, the birthday
of Birsa Munda who changed the plight and
direction of the tribal society and ushered in a new
era for the tribal society. This year the country is
celebrating the fourth Janjatiya Gaurav Divas...

India's freedom struggle was strengthened
under the leadership of many tribal communities
including Santhal, Tamar, Kol, Bhil, Khasi, and
Mizo. Tribal movements joined the national
freedom struggle and inspired Indians across
the country but the people of the country were
not much aware of these tribal heroes. To make Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. On the second Janjatiya
future generations aware of the sacrifices of the Gaurav Divas, President Droupadi Murmu visited
tribals and their heroes, November 15, the birth Ulihatu village in Jharkhand, the birthplace of
anniversary of Birsa Munda, has been declared Bhagwan Birsa Munda, while on the third Janjatiya
as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in 2021. Birsa Munda Gaurav Divas, PM Modi visited the Bhagwan Birsa
fought bravely across the country against the Munda Memorial Park cum Freedom Fighter
exploitative system of the British colonial system Museum in Ranchi, Jharkhand and becoming the
and led the movement against British oppression first Prime Minister of the country to visit Ulihatu
by calling for 'Ulgulan' (Great Tumult). village. This village is the birthplace of Bhagwan
This year the country will celebrate the fourth Birsa Munda.

for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST). This mission is also
a unique example of cooperative federalism and a
whole-of-government approach to public welfare.
The saga of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Under the mantra of 'Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas-
a symbol of tribal pride and Sabka Vishwas-Sabka Prayas', which PM Modi has
envisioned, with outreach, conversion, and saturation,
struggle, fills every countryman
the concerned ministries of the central government
with inspiration. Every corner of
and the states are working together for the welfare of
Jharkhand is associated with such
the 75 most vulnerable groups of the country. These
great personalities, and their courage communities have been deprived of the benefits of
and tireless efforts. If we look at the most of the schemes of the Government of India
freedom movement, there was no even after 75 years of independence due to their
corner of the country where tribal location in far-flung areas, lack of awareness, lack of
physical and digital connectivity, and planned norms.
warriors did not take the lead.
The all-round development of the tribal community
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister is the main basis for strengthening the resolve of
Viksit Bharat. Earlier, the government led by Atal

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