Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada to Begin Tomorrow, Honouring Birsa Munda’s 150th Birth Anniversary

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Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada to Begin Tomorrow, Honouring Birsa Munda’s 150th Birth Anniversary

Analysis

• The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced the launch of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada, beginning November 1, 2025, to commemorate 150 years of Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary.
• The Pakhwada marks the culmination of the year-long Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations, highlighting tribal pride, heritage, and contributions to nation-building.
• The two-week celebration will conclude on November 15, 2025, observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, paying homage to Bhagwan Birsa Munda—a revered tribal freedom fighter and social reformer.
• The celebration will involve Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), TRIFED, and NSTFDC, ensuring nationwide participation.
• The Pakhwada aims to showcase progress under flagship tribal welfare initiatives, including:
  • PM JANMAN (Prime Minister’s Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) – improving socio-economic inclusion of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
  • Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan – capacity building and skill enhancement of tribal officials and community leaders.
  • National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission – addressing genetic health issues prevalent among tribal communities.
  • Livelihood and entrepreneurship development programs – promoting self-reliance through market linkages and value-chain support.
• The observance underscores the government’s continued commitment to tribal empowerment, heritage conservation, and social justice through inclusive policy initiatives.

Static / Background Information

• Bhagwan Birsa Munda (1875–1900):
  • A prominent tribal leader and freedom fighter from present-day Jharkhand.
  • Led the Ulgulan (The Great Tumult) against British colonial rule and missionary exploitation.
  • Fought for Munda Raj and the restoration of tribal land rights.
  • Revered as a symbol of tribal identity, self-determination, and resistance.
• Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas:
  • First celebrated in 2021 to honour tribal freedom fighters.
  • Observed annually on 15 November, Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary.
  • Aims to integrate tribal history and contributions into India’s national narrative.

Updated – 31 Oct 2025 ; 07:40 PM | News Source – All India Radio (AIR)