Janjatiya Gaurav Divas being celebrated across the country today; President Murmu extends greeting on birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda

President Droupadi Murmu has extended her greeting to the people on the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda today and said that tribal communities made great contributions to the freedom struggle.

In a tweet, President said, on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, my greetings to fellow citizens, especially brothers and sisters of the tribal society.

She said tribal communities have enriched the life of the nation with their arts, crafts and hard work.

Their lifestyle offers the world lessons in nurturing nature. Mrs. Murmu said tribal communities made great contributions to the freedom struggle.

I bow down to all tribal freedom fighters and unsung heroes, she said. She added that tribal people’s contribution to the nation’s journey since Independence is no less significant. My best wishes for their development and prosperity.

President will pay tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Ulihatu village in Khunti district of Jharkhand today on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.

Union Government has declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas to commemorate the contributions of tribal communities in the nation’s history and culture.

It will inspire the coming generations for preservation of cultural heritage and national pride.

On the same day, President Murmu will also address a Janjatiya Samagam in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.

Mrs. Murmu will also lay the foundation stone of two projects from Bhopal, virtually, in the evening.

Tomorrow, President will attend the Women’s Self-Help Group Conference at Motilal Nehru Stadium in Bhopal.