Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2022- President Murmu to pay tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Ulihatu

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated since 2021 to recognize the efforts of tribals for the preservation of cultural heritage and promotion of Indian values of valour, hospitality and national pride.

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Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2022 in News

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the celebrations of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2022 on 15 November .
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebrations start with President Murmu by paying tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Khunti district of Jharkhand- the birth place of tribal leader Birsa Munda.

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2022

About: The government had declared 15 November as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ in 2021 to mark the birth anniversary of the leader Birsa Munda and remember the contribution of tribal freedom fighters.

Theme: Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2022 will witness a large number of programmes such as debate competition on the theme ‘Contribution of Janjati Heroes in freedom struggle’, social activities, etc. in the educational institutions across the country.
Key activities: The contributions of brave tribal leaders like Bhagwan Birsa Munda and others will be highlighted during these celebrations.
- The students will also be felicitated for the good work.

Why Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated?

The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2022 celebrations acknowledges the glorious history and cultural heritage of tribal communities.
The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated every year to recognize the efforts of the tribals for the preservation of cultural heritage and promotion of Indian values of valour, hospitality and national pride.
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is a step towards making a resolve to provide basic amenities, employment, education to the tribal people living in remote areas, villages when the country will complete 100 years of independence in 2047.

Who was Birsa Munda?

Birsa Munda was a freedom fighter who fought bravely for the country against the exploitative system of the British colonial system and spearheaded the movement against British oppression giving a call for ‘Ulgulan’ (Revolution).

Sri Birsa Munda was born on 15th November 1875 in a Munda tribe in the Chotanagpur Plateau area (Khunti district of present Jharkhand).

Birsa Munda died at the young age of 25 in British custody at the Ranchi jail. However, in his limited years, Birsa Munda’s contribution to tribal causes earned him the title of ‘Bhagwan’ or Lord.

Contributions of Birsa Munda

Birsa Munda fought bravely for the country against the exploitative system of the British colonial system and spearheaded the movement against British oppression giving a call for ‘Ulgulan’ (Revolution).
Birsait Sect: Birsa started the faith of ‘Birsait’ after knowing the efforts of the missionaries to convert tribals to Christianity.
- he urged the Mundas to give up drinking liquor, clean their village, and stop believing in witchcraft and sorcery.
Birsa Munda Led Munda Rebellion: Birsa Munda initiated the Munda Rebellion in the south of Ranchi in 1899-1900.
- It was also known by the name of the ‘Ulgulan’ or the ‘Great Tumult’.
- Objective: To establish Munda Raj by driving out the British.
- The Munda rebellion identified the following reasons for the misery the Mundas-
  - Hindu landlords and moneylenders snatched the land of the Munda tribes.
  - Conversion activities are taken by Missionaries in Tribal Areas.
  - Exploitative land taxation system and policies of the British government.