MP to hold three days of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas events from Nov 14, starting in Jabalpur

The Madhya Pradesh government will hold a number of programmes this time on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Tribal Pride Day). The government observes the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. On the occasion, three days of state-level events will be held from November 14 to 16.

The three-day events will begin on the first day, November 14, from Jabalpur, the "Sanskardhani" city. On November 15, special programmes linked to irrigation projects have been scheduled in Dhar and Alirajpur. The programmes will conclude on November 16 in Khandwa with a special tribal pride event.

A joint press conference has been called at the state BJP office at 3 pm today to explain the details of the programmes to be held across the state. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal and Pankaj Tekam, state president of the BJP Scheduled Tribes (ST) Morcha, will speak.

The BJP ST Morcha has also fixed some more programmes for November 12 to 20. The first is the establishment of Birsa Munda research chairs. Research chairs focused on Bhagwan Birsa Munda's life, philosophy and contribution to the freedom struggle will be set up in the state's universities.

The second programme is the installation of statues and the naming of public places. In the state's major cities, buildings, roads, intersections and parks will be named after tribal freedom fighters. Statues of tribal icons will also be installed in prominent parks.

The third programme will involve new announcements on education, employment and livelihood. During the Gaurav Divas events, schemes focused on education, employment and new livelihoods may be announced to help tribal areas, youth and the community stand on their own feet.

Programmes will also be held in schools, colleges and technical institutions. During prayer assemblies there, Bhagwan Birsa Munda's contribution and the identity of the tribal community will be discussed, and related literature will be distributed.

Lastly, tribal museums will be reviewed. Progress on construction of the tribal museums already approved in the state will be examined. If needed, a "mobile tribal museum" will be arranged for remote areas.