Archive · 8 Nov 2025
PM Modi to Address Birsa Munda Birth Anniversary Event in Gujarat
A very important leader for tribal people, named Birsa Munda, has a special day celebrating his birthday.
This day is called 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' and it's the 150th birthday for him!
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, is going to visit a place in Gujarat called Dediapada on November 15 to talk to people about this special day.
Before that, a long journey, called a 'Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra,' has started from different parts of Gujarat.
This journey is to remember how tribal people helped India a long time ago.
The yatra will travel a very long way and end in a place called Ekta Nagar.
The government wants everyone to know about the brave tribal heroes like Birsa Munda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat on November 15 to address an event commemorating the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
November 15 is celebrated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ since 2021, a decision taken by the Union Cabinet under PM Modi's leadership.
The Prime Minister will address a large gathering in Dediapada town, located in the tribal-dominated Narmada district of Gujarat.
A 'Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra' has been flagged off from Ambaji in North Gujarat and Umargam in South Gujarat as part of the celebrations.
These yatras will cover over 1,300 kilometers and conclude at Ekta Nagar in the Narmada district on November 13.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tribal Development Minister Naresh Patel, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, officials, and ministers
- What
- Prime Minister Modi will address a gathering on the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, coinciding with 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas'. A 'Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra' has also been flagged off as part of the celebrations.
- When
- Prime Minister Modi will address on November 15. The 'Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra' commenced on a Friday prior to November 8 and concludes on November 13.
- Where
- The Prime Minister will address in Dediapada town, Narmada district, Gujarat. The 'Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra' starts from Ambaji and Umargam and culminates at Ekta Nagar.
- Why
- To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda and celebrate 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas', recognizing the contributions of tribal communities to the freedom struggle.
- Event
- Birsa Munda Birth Anniversary and Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebrations
- Key Figure
- Bhagwan Birsa Munda (tribal freedom fighter)
- Prime Minister's Visit
- November 15
- Location of PM's Address
- Dediapada town, Narmada district, Gujarat
- Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra Start Date
- Friday (prior to Nov 8)
- Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra Start Points
- Ambaji (North Gujarat) and Umargam (South Gujarat)
- Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra End Point
- Ekta Nagar, Narmada district
- Janjatiya Gaurav Yatra Distance
- Over 1,300 kilometers
