Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas: Modi's address

On the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 246 development projects worth Rs 3,000 crore in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli. The Prime Minister also virtually inaugurated a Tribal Research Institute in Arunachal Pradesh and a Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Mizoram. He highlighted various projects under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.

Modi emphasized that the observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, which began on November 15, 2021, has evolved into a national celebration. The occasion pays tribute to tribal pride and draws inspiration from their contribution to the country's history. He paid homage to tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, acknowledging the occasion as a national celebration.

Over two lakh programs were held across the country to mark Birsa Munda's birth anniversary last year, with millions of citizens participating. Modi noted that the elimination of Naxalism-Maoism was one of the country's achievements, as tribal communities bore the brunt of its violence. He alleged that successive governments had abandoned the affected people and remained silent while their rights were taken away.

The Prime Minister announced that more than Rs 1 lakh crore had been allocated for the development of tribal areas and initiatives to address regional development gaps. Special campaigns have been launched in over 100 aspirational districts and 500 aspirational blocks, including areas with significant tribal populations. Additionally, 100 districts lagging behind in agriculture are being targeted under the PM Krishi Dhan Dhaanya Yojana.

Modi affirmed the government's commitment to ensuring development reaches neglected tribal communities and regions.