Birsa Munda's birth anniversary declared as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’

Birsa Munda's birth anniversary declared as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’

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Category : National Published on: November 11 2021

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  • The central government has declared November 15 as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’, commemorating the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda.
  • The declaration recognises tribal communities' glorious history and cultural heritage.
  • The day will be observed annually to recognise tribal efforts to preserve cultural heritage and promote Indian values of valour, hospitality, and national pride.
  • The festivities will last a week, from November 15 to November 22, 2021.
  • Birsa Munda gave his life in order to protect tribal culture and free the country from British rule.

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About List of Famous Tribes in India 

  • Bhils Tribe: Rajasthan
  • Gonds Tribe: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, and Andhra Pradesh
  • Munda Tribe: Jharkhand and parts of Chattisgarh, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal.
  • Santhal Tribes: West Bengal, parts of Bihar, Odisha, and Assam
  • Toto Tribe: West Bengal 
  • Bodo Tribe: Assam and parts of West Bengal and Nagaland.
  • Angami Tribe: Kohima in Nagaland
  • Bhutia Tribe: Sikkim, West Bengal, and Tripura
  • Khasi Tribe: Meghalaya, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal
  • Garo Tribe: Meghalaya, Assam, Nagaland, and West Bengal.
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