Birsa Munda Jayanti: PM Modi Announces Rs 24,000 Crore Scheme for Tribal Welfare

PM Modi Unveils Rs 24,000 Crore Tribal Welfare Scheme on Birsa Munda Jayanti, Celebrating Tribal Pride Day and Launching Vikshit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

The nation today pays a tribute to the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the iconic tribal hero from the plateau region of Chota Nagpur in Jharkhand. This day is nothing but a tribute to him not only for his courage and people leadership but is also being observed as the day of ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas,’ or Tribal Pride Day. On this great day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Birsa Munda with respect as his work represented an invaluable contribution to India’s struggle for independence and also to the battle for tribal rights.

Offering his tribute on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, “Respectful tribute to Lord Birsa Munda ji on his birth anniversary. Many best wishes to my family members across the country on this special occasion of Tribal Pride Day.” His words depict a long history of respect and admiration of the freedom fighter whose legacy inspires millions in the country.
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Along with paying tributes to this tribal icon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a landmark announcement in favour of tribal welfare. When the PM launched an integrated Rs 24,000 crore scheme towards the upliftment of all tribal communities in India on the occasion of Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, great emphasis was placed on issues concerning the tribal people of Odisha.

This is one of the measures that the government is able to undertake in the direction of modernization of socio-economic status of the tribal people, so they can avail all the fruits of development. Along with this, PM Modi launched the Vikshit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a two-month mass contact and awareness campaign about government schemes.

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Birsa Munda: The Tribal Hero Who Shaped India’s History
Born in 1875, on 15 November, Birsa Munda was a leader and freedom fighter representing the symbol of resistance against British imperialism. The Munda is one of the tribes of Jharkhand, and the revolutionary spirit from this tribe by Birsa started the Munda revolt in late 19th century. He led them to resist the exploitation by the British government and missionaries of their land and culture. Birsa’s revolt was a high-intensity desire for preserving the way of life, lands, and traditions against colonization forces.

Birsa Munda did his journey of life by remaining a stiff opposition movement against the British education system, which was converting tribals into Christians. After a brief period at a Christian mission school, he rejected the education system enforced by the British and instead found a new faith for his people, which later came to be known as the Birsa faith. His movement won sympathy from the Munda people on a large scale and emerged as a big challenge to the colonial rulers.

Birth to Rebellion

Birsa had established himself as a liberator beside some of the most honored freedom fighters of India with his just cause of keeping tribal identity and autonomy intact. The Prime Minister has already begun Vikshit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, common activities being street play, personal stories, and quizzes, aimed at making the people aware of the positive factors that have arisen from government initiatives in the next two months in rural and tribal areas.

Central schemes such as sanitation, health, electricity, LPG cylinders, and clean drinking water also would improve the lives of citizens in tribal areas. Keeping with the government’s commitments toward tribals’ welfare, participation would be encouraged through the yatra, and success stories of tribal families who are benefited by them would be covered.

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Though there has been progress, some tribal activists have continued to vocally seek official recognition of the Sarna religion. Such activists have made threats of self-immolation and are on fast to try and raise the cause in Jharkhand and other states. This welfare scheme’s launch and the continued dialogue with the tribal people reflect the sincerity of the government in dealing with these issues and making sure that tribal people don’t lag behind other citizens in the development journey of the country.

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