Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, established in 2021, has expanded into a nationwide observance that featured more than two lakh programmes across the country last year. To support regional heritage and growth, the government virtually inaugurated a Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Mizoram, a Tribal Research Institute in Arunachal Pradesh, and initiatives under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. The administration is also running targeted campaigns across more than 100 aspirational districts and 500 aspirational blocks to accelerate tribal welfare. Additionally, Modi identified the lifting of 50 crore people out of extreme poverty as a landmark post-Independence success.
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The elimination of Naxalism-Maoism is viewed as a major victory for tribal populations wh…: The elimination of Naxalism-Maoism is viewed as a major victory for tribal populations who previously faced severe violence.
Approximately 125 districts were impacted by Maoist violence in 2014, which previously su…: Approximately 125 districts were impacted by Maoist violence in 2014, which previously suppressed local voter participation.
More than two lakh programmes were conducted across India last year to celebrate Janjatiy…: More than two lakh programmes were conducted across India last year to celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
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The prime minister also virtually inaugurated a Tribal Research Institute in Arunachal Pradesh, a Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Mizoram and various projects under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.
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Addressing the gathering, Modi said the observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, which began on November 15, 2021, had evolved into a national celebration.
"What began as the celebration of Tribal Pride Day on November 15, 2021, has today become a national festival," he said.
Paying tribute to tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, Modi said the occasion honours the pride of tribal communities and draws inspiration from their contribution to the country's history.
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"On the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, I pay my heartfelt tributes to him. Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas is a national celebration that honours the pride of tribal communities and draws inspiration from Bhagwan Birsa Munda," he said.
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