Janjatiya Gaurava Diwas ( 15 November)

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Topic                                     Prelims                   

                   Freedom fighters and their contribution  


Janjatiya Gaurava Diwas

(Tribal Pride Day)

Government of India has been decided to celebrate 15 November, the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Sri Bhagwan Birsa Munda of Freedom struggle, every year as  Janjatiya Gaurav Day to honour the contribution of the tribal community to the nation.  It was decided by the government  of India on 10th November, 2021.

  • Birthday: 15 November 1875
  • Death: 9 June 1900.
  • The day, 15 November, is the birth anniversary of Sri Birsa Munda, who is referred as "Bhagwan" by tribal communities across country. 
  • It was launched in the year of 146 birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. 
  • Birsa Munda fought courageously, bravely, against the exploitative system of British Rule and started a movement/ revolution  called "Ulgulan" to fight against colonial rule.
  • India's freedom struggle was strengthen by several movements by tribal communities such as Santhals, Kols, Bhils, Khasis, Mizos, Tamars, etc.
  • In the memories  of their contribution in freedom struggle it was recognised to celebrate it.
Note - In 2016, Government of India, approved 10 tribal freedom fighter museums across the country.  

Note-

Birsa Munda freedom fighter museum at Ranchi was launched by the Indian prime minister Sri Narendra Modi on 13th November 2021.

 Birsa Munda:
  • He was from the Munda community in present day Jharkhand. 
  • He mobilised the tribal community against the British, forcing them to introduce laws projecting the land right of the tribals. 
  • He organised and led the tribal movement giving a call for Ulgulan ( revolt) to the tribals. 
  • The young Birsa also tried to reform the tribal  society and urged to shun superstition and witchcraft.
  • He died at the young age of 25 years in the Ranchi jail.
Tribal Pride week: it organised various festivals, dance program, shop for Tribal arts and crafts, painting exhibition, sports program, song, etc.

Note-  various tribes are given below of states 
  • Nagaland: 
    • Naga tribes 
    • Angami tribes
    • Konyak tribes 
  • Jharkhand :
    • Oraon tribes 
  • Andhra Pradesh :
    • Pedana tribes
  • Uttarakhand :
    • Bhotiyas tribes 
    • Tahru tribes
    • Raji tribes
    • Boksa tribes
    • Jausari tribes
  • Assam :
    • Rabha tribes 
    • Bodo tribes 
    • Missing tribes 
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands 
    • Andaman Island: these belong to Negrito group. 
      • Andamanese
        Andamanese 
        Source: pib.gov.in 

      • Onges 
        Onges 
        Source: pib.gov.in 

      • Jarawas
      • Sentinels 
    • Nicobar Islands : these belong to the mongoloid group 
      • Nicobarese 
      • Shompiens
Tribal dance 
  • Dimsa 
  • Kommu 
  • Savara 
  • Koya 
  • Chenchu 

Note- 
  • PANCHAYATI EXTENSION TO SCHEDULE AREAS (PESA) ACT 1996
  • FOREST RIGHTS ACT 






BIRSA munda pib


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