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Double-engine government ensures security, dignity, self-reliance of tribal communities, says Uttar Pradesh CM

Double-engine government ensures security, dignity, self-reliance of tribal communities, says Uttar Pradesh CM

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visits a stall during an event as part of ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ celebrations, in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, on November 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday (November 15, 2025), in Sonbhadra, reaffirmed commitment to ensuring security, dignity, and self-reliance for tribal communities, adding that tribal communities are key partners in progress. Mr. Adityanath spoke at the Tribal Pride Day event highlighting various schemes for the community. “The NDA’s double-engine government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is driving development, good governance, and empowerment, making tribal communities’ key partners in mainstream progress. Our government is committed to ensuring security, dignity, and self-reliance for tribal communities. We have taken pledge to link tribal pride with development,” said Mr. Adityanath, speaking at a Tribal Pride Day event in Sonbhadra. Mr. Adityanath highlighted Birsa Munda’s immortal call, “Abua Desh, Abua Raj,” noting that its spirit of “Nation First” resonates strongly in today’s India. “Inspired by Birsa Munda’s ideals, the tribal community of Sonbhadra and across …

PM Modi Performs Puja At Devmogra Temple In Gujarat On Janjatiya Gaurav Divas | Watch | India News

PM Modi Performs Puja At Devmogra Temple In Gujarat On Janjatiya Gaurav Divas | Watch | India News

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Last Updated:November 15, 2025, 14:54 IST PM Modi on Saturday offered prayers to Pandori Mata, a deity of the tribal community, at a temple in Devmogra village of Gujarat’s Narmada district. PM Modi performs puja at Devmogra Temple in Narmada district. (Image: ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers to Pandori Mata, a deity of the tribal community, at a temple in Devmogra village of Gujarat’s tribal-dominated Narmada district. PM Modi, who is on a day-long visit to the state, landed at the Surat airport in the morning. After reviewing the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor in Surat, he reached Devmogra village in Sagbara taluka, nearly 23 km from Dediapada town in Narmada district. As per the schedule, the Prime Minister will later visit Dediapada to address a gathering to mark the birth anniversary of tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda. On the occasion, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various infrastructure and development projects costing more than Rs 9,700 crore, and also address a gathering. देवमोगरा माता की …

Gujarat Confidential: Genome sequencing | Ahmedabad News

Gujarat Confidential: Genome sequencing | Ahmedabad News

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The Gujarat government, which is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda, said in a statement issued on Saturday that it has resolved to celebrate 2025 as the ‘Tribal Pride Year’. The statement also said genome sequencing of tribals, as announced by the government in July last, would be a part of this. The government said that 31 tribal groups from 11 districts would be covered. As a result of the commitment to “empower tribal communities”, Gujarat has become the first state in India to launch a comprehensive genome sequencing project focusing on tribal communities Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi To Visit Gujarat On Nov 15-16, To Attend Events Celebrating 150th Anniversary Of Birsa Munda | India News

PM Modi To Visit Gujarat On Nov 15-16, To Attend Events Celebrating 150th Anniversary Of Birsa Munda | India News

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Last Updated:November 04, 2025, 12:48 IST Prime Minister Modi will be attending events commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda in Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image: PTI/File) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Gujarat on November 15 and 16 and is likely to review bullet train operations between Surat and Bilimora. He will also review ongoing work from the southern part of the state to Mumbai. The Prime Minister will also attend events commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda. The celebrations to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda will be held at the tribal town of Dediapada in Narmada district, where the Gujarat government has installed a statue of Birsa Munda — revered as the ‘God of Tribals’ — in honor of his fight against British colonial rule. Several arrangements are being made for the Prime Minister to kick off the celebrations. As per the plans, PM Modi is expected to arrive in Surat in the morning and proceed to Dediapada by helicopter. The …

Birsa Munda birth annivesary | President Murmu, PM Modi lead nation in paying tributes to tribal icon

Birsa Munda birth annivesary | President Murmu, PM Modi lead nation in paying tributes to tribal icon

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President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Lok Sabha Speaker Speaker Om Birla (right) and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh (left) during a ceremony to pay tribute to freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, commemorated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’, in New Delhi, Friday, November 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI President Droupadi Murmu on Friday (November 15, 2024) led the nation in paying tributes to tribal icon Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary which is observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. President Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla offered floral tributes at the statue of Birsa Munda at the Prerna Sthal in Parliament complex. Also read:PM Modi to launch commemorative stamp, coin to mark 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda Rajya Sabha Deputy Chair Harivansh was also present. After the event, the leaders interacted with folk artistes. After Ms. Murmu had left the venue, Mr. Dhankhar, who is also the Rajya Sabha chairperson, and Birla tried their hands on musical instruments, including drums. Since 2021, Birsa Munda’s …

From Millets, Textbooks to Special Status, Minister Pradhan Lists Modi Govt’s Steps for Tribal Welfare

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Last Updated: December 21, 2022, 12:24 IST Union minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan said the Modi government has brought in a paradigm shift, ensuring wholesome development of tribals. (News18) With considerable Scheduled Tribe population in every state, it becomes pertinent for the BJP to gain their support to sail to victory The Narendra Modi government is pushing to bring revolutionary reforms to connect tribals with the mainstream, even as there are bills in Parliament to revise the status of tribals and grant the status to more of those who were left out of the list. From increasing budget expenditure, providing their produce an international market to opening new schools and promoting education in tribal languages, the government is making a pitch to woo tribals. The Celebration of International Millet Year too is considered an attempt to benefit the community. Union minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said the Modi government has brought in a paradigm shift, ensuring wholesome development of tribals. The budget for Centre-sponsored schemes for tribals in 2014-15 was Rs 19,437 crore …

Why everyone wants to own Birsa Munda

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An enigmatic tribal icon from the turn of the last century suddenly becomes the toast of all political parties. Why? Because adivasi votes are crucial in a spate of upcoming elections Kolkata,ISSUE DATE: Dec 5, 2022 | UPDATED: Nov 26, 2022 13:23 IST Left: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda at Parliament House (Photo: ANI) | Right: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at the icon’s birth anniversary celebration in Jhargram, Nov. 15 LAND, FOREST, IDENTITY, FAITH: The themes that relate to India’s tribal communities seem as ancient and unchan­ged as the jungles of Chhotanagpur where, on a monsoon-soaked night in 1895, a 21-year-old youth named Birsa Munda experienced an epiphany. It was the onset of a remar­kable story; an inflection point in Adivasi history. The one change that came with electoral democracy is that identity is now also political—in the party politics sense. For a man who’s a totemic figure of rebellion for Adivasis—indeed, of armed resista­nce to exploitation by all outsiders—it’s ironic how every party is scrambling for a piece of Birsa. …