Kathua Admin gears up for Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebration

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KATHUA: In preparation for the district level celebrations of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on November 15, the Deputy Commissioner Kathua Dr. Rakesh Minhas, convened a meeting with district officers in his office chamber today.

The event, aimed at honoring and celebrating tribal heritage, will feature inclusive community engagement and development activities, focusing on the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) initiatives. The DC emphasized the need for inter-departmental collaboration and called for making all the arrangements well in time to provide seamless experience to the attendees.

The meeting was attended by all district and sectoral officers, who were urged to work collectively to make the event a significant and memorable celebration of the region’s tribal heritage, achievements and contributions.

Pertinently, the Government of India has decided to celebrate November 15 as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ to mark the birth anniversary of Tribal Freedom Fighter “Birsa Munda” from year 2021 onwards, who was not only a freedom fighter but also social reformer and led tribal movement, namely Ulgulan (Revolt) against exploitative systems of British Colonial Govt. He is also known as Dharti Abba as he encouraged tribals to understand their cultural roots & observe unity.