Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2026: PM Modi Addresses Gadchiroli Event, Hails Tribal Heritage & Poverty Reduction Milestone
PM Modi addressed the national celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2026 via video conferencing from an event in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, on Sunday, November 15. This day is celebrated to honor the 151st birth anniversary of the freedom fighter, Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, who belongs to the tribal community.
In his address, PM Modi talked about India’s achievements in reducing poverty and improving the living standards of the tribals by the efforts made by the government. He cited a World Bank report, according to which 50 crore people have come out of extreme poverty in the last 12-13 years.
PM Modi Highlights Tribal Development and Poverty Reduction
The Prime Minister pointed out that tribal people had been suffering from poor access to basic necessities such as education, healthcare, electricity and infrastructure for decades. The Prime Minister emphasized that the development program should reach the village and communities where there was poor accessibility.
Modi highlighted initiatives like the PM-JANMAN scheme and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, which focus on providing essential amenities and development in tribal communities.
The Prime Minister talked about schemes related to housing, electricity and health care like providing homes for the economically weaker sections and getting treatment through Ayushman Bharat.
The Prime Minister also talked about reducing the activities of Maoists. The Prime Minister made it clear that the tribal community had been severely affected by the activities of the insurgents.
₹3,000 Crore Projects Focus on Education and Infrastructure
One of the significant highlights of the event was the inauguration and laying of foundation stones for 246 projects worth an approximate amount of ₹3,000 crore across India.
The projects that were inaugurated include 38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools and 100 multipurpose centers under the scheme PM-JANMAN. These centers will help in facilitating services and other community-level activities in far-off tribal regions.
Further, the Prime Minister also laid foundation stones for 19 Eklavya Model Residential Schools and 12 Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centers.
Other projects include constructing the Tribal Research Institute building in Itanagar and establishing the Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Mizoram.
Celebrating Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s Legacy
Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrates the contribution made by tribals and tribal leaders to the history and struggle for independence of India. The country-wide celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada, which is celebrated from November 1 to 15, consisted of cultural functions, educational programs, health camps, and livelihood programs for tribals.
The celebration ended with a resolve to preserve the tribal heritage along with development opportunities.
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