Archive · 11 Nov 2025
UP Organizes Week-Long 'Tribal Pride Fortnight' for Birsa Munda Anniversary
Uttar Pradesh is celebrating the 150th birthday of a brave tribal leader named Birsa Munda with a special festival called 'Janjati Bhagidari Utsav'.
This event will last for a week, from November 13th to 18th.
It will showcase the amazing art, food, dances, and traditions from different tribal communities across 18 states.
The main celebration will be in Lucknow, but there will also be an event in Sonbhadra where the Prime Minister will join virtually.
Arunachal Pradesh is a special partner state for this event.
The goal is to celebrate and honor the history and culture of tribal people in India, showing how they are a part of the country's unity.
Uttar Pradesh is organizing the 'Janjati Bhagidari Utsav' from November 13 to November 18 to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of tribal activist Birsa Munda.
The event will feature exhibitions of tribal textile, art, cuisines, dance, and culture from 18 states, with Arunachal Pradesh as the partner state.
The celebrations are part of the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative, aiming to foster cultural unity among tribal societies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually from Sonbhadra, while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the main program in Lucknow.
The festival aims to honor Birsa Munda's contributions, promote tribal heritage, and support their economic self-reliance and cultural preservation.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government, Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, UP Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh, UP Social Welfare Minister Aseem Arun.
- What
- Organizing 'Janjati Bhagidari Utsav' to mark the 150th birth anniversary of tribal activist Birsa Munda, featuring exhibitions of tribal art, culture, and cuisine.
- When
- November 13 to November 18.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow and Sonbhadra district).
- Why
- To honor the contributions of Birsa Munda, promote cultural unity through the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative, preserve tribal heritage, and promote economic self-reliance.
UP Govt. (Janjati Bhagidari Utsav)
MP Govt. (implied by previous context)
Event Duration and Focus
UP Govt. (Janjati Bhagidari Utsav)
Week-long 'Janjati Bhagidari Utsav' from November 13-18, featuring tribal textile, art, cuisines, dance, and culture from 18 states. Focus on 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative.
MP Govt. (implied by previous context)
Events on November 15, including virtual participation by PM Modi from Jabalpur and state-level events in Alirajpur. Focus on honoring tribal achievers in education and sports.
Key Activities
UP Govt. (Janjati Bhagidari Utsav)
Special exhibitions, participation of folk artists, craftsmen, and tribal cuisine presenters. Large range of traditional face masks. Main program in Lucknow, with virtual PM participation from Sonbhadra.
MP Govt. (implied by previous context)
Unveiling a statue of Birsa Munda, organizing mini-marathons, traditional sports, and screening the PM's address. Launch of an app for tribal welfare schemes.
Guest of Honor/Lead Figures
UP Govt. (Janjati Bhagidari Utsav)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (virtual participation from Sonbhadra), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, UP Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh, UP Social Welfare Minister Aseem Arun.
MP Govt. (implied by previous context)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (virtual participation from Jabalpur), Deputy CM Jagdish Devda (leading event in Alirajpur).
- Event Name
- Janjati Bhagidari Utsav
- Organizer
- Uttar Pradesh government
- Duration
- November 13 - November 18
- Occasion
- 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda
- Partner State
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Key Locations
- Lucknow, Sonbhadra (UP)
- Key Figures Attending
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi (virtual), CM Yogi Adityanath
- Initiative
- Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
