PM Modi to Participate in Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Programme on November 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, on November 15, 2026, at 11 am through video conferencing. He will also address the gathering to mark the 151st birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

During the programme, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for 246 development projects worth approximately Rs 3,000 crore. The projects are aimed at strengthening education, healthcare, livelihoods and community infrastructure for tribal communities across the country.

Of the total projects, 173 will be inaugurated, including 38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students and 100 Multi-Purpose Centres under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The centres will serve as hubs for service delivery and community activities. Several other projects under PM-JANMAN and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) will also be inaugurated.

Other key projects include the Tribal Research Institute (TRI) building in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, and the Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Aizawl, Mizoram. The museum aims to preserve and showcase the rich cultural traditions, historical legacy and heritage of the Mizo people while commemorating the courage and sacrifices of tribal freedom fighters.

Named after Ropuiliani, a 19th-century Mizo chieftainess who resisted British colonial rule, the museum honours her legacy as a symbol of tribal resistance and sacrifice.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for 19 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools to expand access to quality education for tribal children. Additionally, foundation stones will be laid for 12 Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centres (TMMCs) to improve market access for tribal producers, along with 42 other projects under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA.

The programme will mark the culmination of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada, being observed across the country from November 1 to 15, 2026.

During the fortnight, several national and grassroots-level initiatives have been organised, including the President’s interaction with EMRS students, the National Tribal Literary Festival, training programmes for tribal healers, and health and nutrition camps for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Community service drives have also been conducted in tribal villages under the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan.

-PIB

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