The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced the "Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada" from November 1st to 15th, 2025, culminating in the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda on November 15th, 2025. The two-week celebration aims to honour tribal heritage and a decade of empowerment under PM Modi's leadership.
The celebrations involve Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), TRIFED, and NSTFDC. States and Union Territories will host events showcasing tribal culture and achievements, including the Tribal Frames Film Festival in Manipur, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Folk Art Festival in Chhattisgarh, Tribal Melas in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra in Gujarat, Aadi Khel Diwas in Uttarakhand, and Mahasammelans in Goa.
The Pakhwada will feature cultural festivals, exhibitions, youth engagements, and awareness drives, culminating on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, November 15th, 2025. The Ministry invites all citizens to join the celebrations to honour the spirit of "Honouring 150 Years of Bhagwan Birsa Munda – Celebrating 11 Years of Tribal Empowerment".
The announcement was posted by PIB Delhi on October 31st, 2025 at 5:28PM. (Release ID: 2184716) Visitor Counter: 223. The release is available in Malayalam and Urdu.
Key Entities Referenced
Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada: A two-week celebration to honor tribal heritage and a decade of tribal empowerment.
Bhagwan Birsa Munda: Celebrations mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a tribal freedom fighter.
Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas: Culmination of celebrations on 15th November 2025 paying tribute to Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The government ministry launching the celebrations.
PM JANMAN: One of the key initiatives under which progress is being made and will be highlighted during the celebrations.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
“Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada” Begins
Nationwide from 1st November 2025,
Celebrating 150 Years of Bhagwan Birsa
Munda
Ministry of Tribal Affairs Launches Two-Week Celebrations
Honouring Tribal Heritage and a Decade of Empowerment
under PM Modi’s Leadership
Posted On: 31 OCT 2025 5:28PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced the commencement of the "Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh
Pakhwada" from 1st to 15th November 2025, marking the grand culmination of "Janjatiya Gaurav
Varsh" and celebrating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda on 15th
November 2025.
The two-week-long celebrations will be organized across the country through the concerted efforts of
Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), TRIFED, and
NSTFDC, highlighting the rich legacy, culture, and contributions of India's tribal communities and
Tribal Freedom Fighters.
Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the last decade has
witnessed historic strides in tribal empowerment and welfare. The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada
aims to celebrate the achievements and progress made under key initiatives such as PM JANMAN,
Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission, DAJGUA, and various livelihood
and entrepreneurship programs.
As part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada leading up to Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025, States
and Union Territories are organizing a vibrant series of events showcasing tribal culture, heritage, and
achievements. From the Tribal Frames Film Festival in Manipur and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh
Folk Art Festival in Chhattisgarh to Tribal Melas in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Janjatiya Gaurav
Yatra in Gujarat, Aadi Khel Diwas in Uttarakhand, and Mahasammelans in Goa - the celebrations
embody the spirit of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, uniting the nation in honour of Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s
enduring legacy.
The Pakhwada will feature cultural festivals, exhibitions, youth engagements, and awareness drives,
culminating on 15th November 2025 - Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, with nationwide celebrations paying
tribute to Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, whose courage and sacrifice ignited India’s tribalfreedom movement and continue to inspire generations.
The celebrations will culminate on 15th November 2025 - Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, with nationwide
events paying tribute to Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, whose courage and sacrifice ignited
India's tribal freedom movement and continue to inspire generations.
The Ministry invites all citizens to join the celebrations and honour the spirit of "Honouring 150 Years
of Bhagwan Birsa Munda – Celebrating 11 Years of Tribal Empowerment", as the nation collectively
pays homage to the heroes of its tribal heritage and reaffirms its commitment towards inclusive and
sustainable development.
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