Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Mamata Banerjee Celebrates World Tribal Day in Jhargram
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, celebrated World Tribal Day in Jhargram.
She joined tribal dancers and launched new development projects.
Banerjee spoke about the importance of social justice and empowering women.
She mentioned the Kanyashree scheme, which helps girls in the state, and questioned if India is truly independent, especially regarding discrimination.
The event included a four-day festival across the state to honor tribal heritage.
Mamata Banerjee inaugurated World Tribal Day celebrations in Jhargram.
The event included tribal performances and the launch of development projects.
Banerjee criticized the BJP-led Centre on citizenship issues and bureaucratic overreach.
She highlighted the Kanyashree scheme and its impact on girls' lives.
The celebrations span four days across West Bengal, from August 7-10.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, tribal communities, and government officials
- What
- World Tribal Day celebrations and new project launches
- When
- August 7, 2024, and a four-day festival (7-10 August).
- Where
- Jhargram, West Bengal
- Why
- To celebrate tribal heritage and launch development projects.
Government's View
Central Government's potential counter view
Approach
Government's View
Focus on unity, social justice, women's empowerment, and tribal welfare.
Central Government's potential counter view
Focus on political overreach and criticism of central government policies.
- Event
- World Tribal Day
- Location
- Jhargram, West Bengal
- Chief Minister
- Mamata Banerjee
- Celebration Duration
- Four days (August 7-10)
- Scheme Highlighted
- Kanyashree