Agartala, 11th November 2026 : The Tripura Pradesh BJP has undertaken extensive preparations to celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas across all districts of the state on November 15, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
A state-level programme will be organised at Khumulwng, while several events will be held across different districts to honour tribal freedom fighters, community leaders and eminent personalities who have made significant contributions to tribal development and the preservation of indigenous culture and heritage.
Announcing the party’s preparations at a press conference in Agartala on Wednesday, BJP State General Secretary Bipin Debbarma said that multiple programmes had been planned across Tripura to commemorate the occasion.
He recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared November 15, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in 2021. The initiative was aimed at recognising and honouring the contributions, struggles, traditions and cultural identity of tribal communities across the country.
Debbarma said district-level celebrations would include sports competitions, quiz contests, cultural programmes and felicitation ceremonies for distinguished personalities from tribal communities. The initiatives are intended to familiarise the younger generation with tribal history, customs, traditions and cultural heritage.
Highlighting the Central Government’s initiatives for tribal development, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would virtually inaugurate several development projects on November 15. These include infrastructure facilities at Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Tripura. He also referred to the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), which aims to improve the overall socio-economic conditions of tribal communities.
Speaking about the progress of Eklavya Model Residential Schools in the state, Debbarma said that around 18 such schools were already operational in Tripura. The remaining schools are also expected to be inaugurated by November 15. He described the expansion of Eklavya schools across the country as a significant step towards improving educational opportunities for tribal students.
Claiming that tribal development had received renewed priority under BJP governments at the Centre and in the state, Debbarma said various government initiatives were gradually reaching even remote tribal villages.
“Those living in tribal villages know what the situation was like during the previous Congress government at the Centre and the CPI(M) government in Tripura. However, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre and Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha in Tripura, significant changes and development are now visible,” he said.
He further claimed that tribal communities, which had long remained neglected, were now receiving greater recognition and respect at different levels. Several personalities from tribal communities have also been honoured with national awards, reflecting their achievements and contributions, he added.
Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and the BJP leadership, Debbarma reiterated the party’s commitment to the overall development of tribal communities while safeguarding their distinct cultural identity, traditions and heritage.
He said the state-level celebration at Khumulwng on November 15 would be organised on a grand scale, alongside separate programmes in every district to mark Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s 151st birth anniversary and Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
