‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ observed on November 15

Highlights:

• On November 10, 2021, Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved declaration of November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
• The day was declared as a part of year-long celebration of 75 years of India’s independence, in a bid to commemorate brave tribal freedom fighters.
• November 15 also marks the birth anniversary date of Birsa Munda who is considered as God by tribal communities across India.
• Birsa Munda had made significant contributions in India’s Independence by fighting against exploitative system of British colonial system.
• He belonged to the Munda tribe and spearheaded an Indian tribal religious Millenarian movement in late 19th century across the tribal belt of present-day Bihar and Jharkhand.

• The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas will be observed to commemorate tribal freedom fighters. 
• It will make the coming generations aware of sacrifices made by tribal freedom fighters during India’s independence movement. 
• The day will be celebrated every year to recognize the efforts made by tribals in preserving cultural heritage and promoting Indian values of national pride & hospitality.
• The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas will acknowledge the cultural heritage and glorious history of tribal communities.
• To mark this day, Indian government will launch a week-long celebration to commemorate 75 years of history of tribal people. 
• It will start from November 15 and will conclude on November 22, 2021.