Nationwide celebrations mark Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada, honouring India’s tribal heritage, culture, and contributions

Key Points

1. Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada is celebrated from 1st to 15th November 2025.
2. The celebration marks the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
3. Career Guidance Programme was organized in Andaman & Nicobar Islands for tribal students.
4. Plantation Drive was conducted in Andhra Pradesh to highlight the community’s close relationship with nature.
5. Jammu & Kashmir launched initiatives for saturation of PVTG benefits and digitization of tribal languages.
6. Dance, drama, and storytelling competitions were held in Karnataka to highlight tribal culture.
7. Rajasthan is conducting Benefit Saturation Camps through e-Mitra centres.
8. Uttar Pradesh schools held essay, speech, painting, and poetry competitions on tribal culture.