Birsa Munda

Source: DD News

Context: To honor the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda, Prime Minister will interact with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan and launch the ‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’ to uplift tribal communities across India.

About Janjatiya Gaurav Divas:

• Launched In: 2021

• Aim: To honor the contributions of tribal leader Birsa Munda and celebrate the cultural heritage and history of tribal communities.

About Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan:

• Objective: To enhance the socio-economic well-being of tribal communities through targeted development programs.

• Scope: National campaign focusing on education, healthcare, employment, and preservation of tribal traditions.

• Significance: Encourages inclusive development and empowerment of tribal regions.

About Birsa Munda:

• Tribal Leader: Folk hero and freedom fighter from the Munda tribe in the Chotanagpur Plateau.

• Contributions: Led the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan) against British land policies and taxes. Advocated for tribal rights, self-rule, and ownership of land. Instrumental in the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act (1908) that restricted tribal land transfer to non-tribals.

• Led the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan) against British land policies and taxes.

• Advocated for tribal rights, self-rule, and ownership of land.

• Instrumental in the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act (1908) that restricted tribal land transfer to non-tribals.

• Religious Role: Founded the Birsait faith, emphasizing monotheism and tribal traditions. Revered as ‘Dharti Aba’ (Father of the Earth) among tribal followers.

• Founded the Birsait faith, emphasizing monotheism and tribal traditions.

• Revered as ‘Dharti Aba’ (Father of the Earth) among tribal followers.

• Legacy: Passed away at age 25 in 1900. His birth anniversary, November 15, is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. The state of Jharkhand was created on his birth anniversary in 2000 in his honor.

• Passed away at age 25 in 1900.

• His birth anniversary, November 15, is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.

• The state of Jharkhand was created on his birth anniversary in 2000 in his honor.

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