PM Modi to Inaugurate Development Projects at Tribal Pride Day in Maharashtra

Gadchiroli, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the ‘Tribal Pride Day‘ event on Sunday at 11 AM via video conferencing from Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The occasion marks the 151st birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, during which he will address attendees.

During the event, Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for 246 development projects worth approximately ₹3,000 crore. These initiatives aim to enhance education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities, and community infrastructure for tribal communities across the country.

The Prime Minister will unveil 173 initiatives, including 38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students and 100 multipurpose centers under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Adhikar Mahotsav’ (PM-janman) program. These centers are designed to provide essential services and facilitate various community activities.

Additionally, Modi will launch several other projects under PM-janman and the ‘Dharati Aba Tribal Village Utkras Campaign’ (DAJEGUA).

Key projects being inaugurated include the Tribal Research Institute (TRI) building in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, and the Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Aizawl, Mizoram. These sites aim to preserve tribal culture and heritage.

The museum honors the bravery and sacrifice of Mizo tribal freedom fighters and showcases the rich cultural traditions and historical heritage of the Mizo people. Named after Ropuiliani, a prominent Mizo woman who courageously opposed British colonial rule in the 19th century, the museum serves as a symbol of tribal resistance.

Modi will also lay the foundation for 19 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools, reinforcing the commitment to provide quality education to tribal children. Furthermore, he will establish 12 Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centers (TMMCs) to improve market access for tribal producers.

In addition, the Prime Minister will lay the groundwork for 42 other projects under PM-janman and DAJEGUA.

This event signifies the conclusion of the ‘Tribal Pride Fortnight,’ celebrated nationwide from November 1 to 15. Throughout this period, numerous programs have been held at both national and local levels, including dialogues with EMRS students led by the President, the National Tribal Literature Festival, training programs for tribal doctors, health and nutrition camps for particularly vulnerable tribal groups, and community service initiatives in tribal villages under the ‘Dharati Aba Janbhagidari Campaign.’