'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' marks Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda

Recently, Union Cabinet decided to declare November 15 as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' to mark the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda and honour the contributions of Scheduled Tribes to Indian history and culture.

About Birsa Munda

  • Birsa Munda, also known as Bhagwan Birsa Munda or DhartiAaba, was born in Munda tribe at Khunti district of Chotanagpur Plateau region (Jharkhand).
  • After initial conversion to Christianity and education from missionary school, soon he realised the exploitation of local tribes from British and Zamindars, also known as Dikus or outsiders.
  • Birsa wanted to reform the tribal society and so, he urged them to let go of ....
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