On November 10, 2021, the Union Cabinet chaired approved the declaration of November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
Context
On November 10, 2021, the Union Cabinet chaired approved the declaration of November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
Key-Points
- The day was declared as a part of year-long celebration of 75 years of India’s independence, in a bid to commemorate brave tribal freedom fighters.
- November 15th also marks the birthday of Birsa Munda who is considered to be the God of the tribal community in India.
- Birsa Munda has played a key role in India's independence by fighting against the exploitation of the British colonial system.
- He belonged to the Munda tribe and spearheaded an Indian tribal religious Millenarian movement in the late 19th century across the tribal belt of present-day Bihar and Jharkhand.
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
- The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas will be considered in memory of the tribal freedom fighters.
- It will make future generations aware of the sacrifices made by the tribal freedom fighters of the nations during India's independence movement.
- The day will be celebrated every year to recognize the efforts made by tribals in preserving cultural heritage and promoting Indian values of national pride & hospitality.
- The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas acknowledge the cultural heritage and glorious history of the tribal communities.
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