President Draupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla marked Janjatiya Gaurav Divas by honoring the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a revered tribal leader and freedom fighter, on Thursday. The two leaders celebrated by playing a traditional dhol, symbolizing the rich cultural heritage of India’s tribal communities.
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebrates the contributions and achievements of India’s tribal communities, with a special focus on Bhagwan Birsa Munda's remarkable impact. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jamui, Bihar, on Friday to pay tribute and officially commence the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. During his visit, Modi is expected to unveil a commemorative coin and postal stamp dedicated to Munda.
In his commitment to advancing the welfare of tribal communities, Modi will also inaugurate a range of development projects totaling over Rs 6,640 crore. These initiatives aim to enhance infrastructure and improve the standard of living in rural and tribal regions. Among the projects, Modi will participate in the Grih Pravesh ceremony for 11,000 homes built under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN).
Furthermore, Modi will launch 23 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) under PM-JANMAN and 30 additional MMUs under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) to expand healthcare access in remote tribal areas. Additionally, the Prime Minister will inaugurate 300 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) to boost tribal entrepreneurship and 10 Eklavya Model Residential Schools to provide quality education to tribal students.
The celebration will also feature the opening of two Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums in Madhya Pradesh and two Tribal Research Institutes in Jammu and Kashmir and Sikkim, preserving the heritage of tribal communities. As part of enhancing regional connectivity, Modi will lay the foundation for 500 km of new roads, establish 100 Multi-Purpose Centres, and expand Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
Other major initiatives include constructing 25,000 new homes under PM JANMAN and 1.16 lakh homes under DAJGUA, as well as building new hostels, mobile medical units, and Anganwadi Centers. These efforts reflect a focused approach to improve education, healthcare, and community infrastructure for India’s tribal population.
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