DHEMAJI, Nov 11: Lakhimpur MP Pradan Barua on Wednesday announced a series of programmes from November 10 to 18 to mark Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
Addressing a press conference in Dhemaji, Barua said the Centre had been implementing various schemes for the development of tribal communities.
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas has been observed across the country since 2021 on November 15, the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. The day honours Munda's movement against British colonial rule and the contribution of tribal communities.
Barua also referred to the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) for the development of tribal areas. He claimed that Rs 1.03 lakh crore had been allocated under the scheme for five years, with 17 central government departments implementing it in 25 focus areas.
The programmes include cleaning the premises around statues of eminent tribal personalities on November 14, paying tribute to Birsa Munda on November 15, a cultural programme on November 16 and felicitating distinguished tribal persons on November 18.
The programmes aim to honour the history, culture, heritage and contribution of tribal communities, while bringing development issues concerning tribal people into focus.
