Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day)

In India, the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated every year on November 15 since 2021 to recognize the efforts of the brave tribal freedom fighters.

It is to mark the birth anniversary of Sri Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country.
Objective - To recognize the efforts of the tribals for preservation of cultural heritage and promotion of Indian values of valour, hospitality and national pride.
Activities undertaken – Debate completions, social activities and others events to show case
- The achievements of tribals in Indian Freedom struggle.
- Benefits of various welfare measures taken by Government of India in tribal development.

India’s freedom struggle was strengthened by several movements by tribal communities such as Santhals, Tamars, Kols, Bhils, Khasis and Mizos to name a few.

Tribal leaders	Contributions
Birsa Munda (Jharkhand)	Formed a new religion, Birsait. Lead Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan Revolt) against British.
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh (Chhattisgarh)	Looted and distributed grains amongst the poor after the 1856 famine. Attained martyr in the independence struggle of 1857.
Alluri Seetha Ram Raju (Andhra Pradesh)	Lead Rampa Rebellion against British.
Rani Gaidinliu (Manipur)	Revolted against British rule. Joined in Heraka movement for establish Naga Raj (Rule of Nagas).
Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu (Jharkhand and Bengal)	Lead Santhal Rebellion (Hul Revolt) in 1855-56.
Rani Kamalapati (Madhya Pradesh)	Committed ‘Jal Jauhar’ (ritual suicide) to save her honour. The pride of the Gond tribe and the last Hindu queen of Bhopal.
Tantia Bhil (Madhya Pradesh)	Loot the British and distribute the stolen wealth among the needy ‘Robin Hood of India’.

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