BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 15th November 2025: Chandipur witnessed a vibrant celebration today as the state observed ‘Janajati Gaurav Diwas’ alongside the first state-based Jhumur and Cha Festival 2025 at Rangrung Tea Estate High School ground. The event was organized jointly by Chandipur RD Block, the ICA department, and the Tribal Welfare Department to honour the legacy of Dharti Aba Birsa Munda, revered tribal icon and freedom movement pioneer.
The day’s proceedings began with the planting of saplings. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Tinku Roy inaugurated the festival, which was presided over by Manda Samaj Samajpati Fagu Munda. Among the dignitaries present were District President Amlendu Das, ADM Arghya Saha, senior Information Department officer Sengupta, Chandipur Panchayat Samiti Chairperson Sampa Das Pal, District Education Officer Prashant Kilikdar, and District Council Member Bimal Kar.
Chandipur BDO Debapriya Das delivered the welcome address. Health camps, administrative service stalls, and exhibitions by various departments were opened for the public.
The Social Welfare and Social Education department distributed nutritional kits to four pregnant women, while the Health department handed over Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts. The subdivision administration issued PRTC and ST certificates. Beneficiaries also received assistance from the Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Fisheries departments.
Traditional Kati dance performances by tea garden artists added colour to the event, along with an awareness drama on preventing child marriage.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Roy highlighted that Jhumur dance has been officially included in the Information and Culture Department’s annual calendar for the first time. He claimed significant development initiatives for tea garden workers in recent years, including over 4,000 land titles, more than 5,000 ration cards, and housing benefits. He noted that workers’ wages have increased from Rs 105 in 2017 to Rs 204 in 2025.
The celebrations will conclude in the evening with a musical night by the Ashra Music Band led by Assam-based DR Lakra.
