Source: PIB
Context: Nationwide celebrations under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025 are underway to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and 150 years of “Vande Mataram”.
About Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025:
What it is?
- Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025 is a nationwide year-long celebration dedicated to honouring the legacy of tribal freedom fighters—especially Bhagwan Birsa Munda, known as Dharti Aaba—and commemorating 150 years of the national song “Vande Mataram.”
- It seeks to promote awareness of India’s tribal contributions to nation-building and cultural identity.
Organisations Involved:
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) is the nodal agency.
- Supported by Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), State Governments, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), and cultural bodies.
Aim:
- To celebrate India’s tribal heritage, resilience, and patriotism while deepening national pride and fostering cultural inclusivity in line with the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.
Key Features:
- Cultural Commemoration: Mass events, exhibitions, and Janjati Gaurav Yatras showcasing tribal heroes and their contributions to India’s freedom struggle.
- Educational Outreach: Competitions, literacy workshops, and museum visits to promote awareness of tribal history among students.
- Community Empowerment: Activities like digital and financial literacy programmes in EMRS schools to enhance tribal socio-economic inclusion.
- National Integration: Mass singing of Vande Mataram, sports meets, and art exhibitions across States to foster unity and pride.
- Inclusive Development Focus: Events across states such as Jharkhand, Odisha, Gujarat, Nagaland, and Ladakh, blending traditional culture with modern aspirations.
- Major Highlight: The Janjati Gaurav Yatra (Tribal Pride March) from Ambaji and Umargam to the Statue of Unity (Ektanagar), symbolising national unity through tribal heritage.
