Dehradun: The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi from Jamui district in Bihar inaugurated the celebration of 150 Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda as the country joined to celebrate Janajatiya Gaurav Divas on this occasion. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal joined the PM Narendra Modi from the playground of Dinjoye Tea Estate in Chabua. The PM also virtually inaugurated, laid foundation stones and dedicated projects worth RS 6,640 crores for the welfare of tribal people of India.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the commencement of 150th Birth Anniversary Year celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas and laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth around Rs 6,640 crore in Jamui.
The Prime Minister said that today was also a historic day for the citizens as it was the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda being celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. The Prime Minister noted that Swachhata Abhiyan was held in the past 3 days in Jamui as a precursor to today’s Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
In Dibrugarh, on this special occasion, heartfelt homage was paid to the memory of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and other remarkable tribal leaders who played pivotal roles in shaping the nation at Dinjoye Tea Estate playground in Chabua. During the event, the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal ceremonially distributed Bhumi Patta and Ayushman Health Insurance Cards to many tribal beneficiaries. The celebration featured vibrant participation from various ethnic tribal communities, showcasing their rich arts and cultural heritage. Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the heroic revolutionary and pride of India’s tribal communities, symbolises self-respect, sacrifice, and courage. His life and legacy continue to inspire strength, unity, and resilience. On his birth anniversary, we honour his role in uniting tribal societies against British colonial rule, embodying the spirit of selfreliance and inclusive growth for generations. To commemorate the great sacrifice made by the tribal communities for the cause of nation building, the whole country has joined to celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on this pious day.”
Speaking further, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “This day holds great significance for India as we celebrate the rich heritage and invaluable contributions of tribal communities to nation-building. Since 2014, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, millions of tribal people have benefited from welfare initiatives, addressing longstanding demands and fostering dignity and honour for all. The legacy of Birsa Munda, marked by patriotism, sacrifice, and courage, remains an enduring source of inspiration.”
Highlighting the key role Modi government is playing to empower the tribal communities of the country, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “PM Modi initiated the ‘Dharti Aaba Tribal Village Excellence Campaign’, focusing on delivering essential amenities to remote tribal areas. Key achievements include the allocation of Rs 79,156 crore to improve infrastructure and services for over 5.338 crore tribal individuals across 63,843 villages in 30 states and Union Territories. Under the campaign, tribal communities have benefited from initiatives such as constructing 20 lakh homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural), electrifying 35 lakh houses, promoting off-grid solar energy solutions, and installing solar power systems.
