<span style="color: #222222;">The Nation celebrates the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas today.<br />''<br />''Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of Jharkhand on their state formation day. He said that Jharkhand is endowed with natural resources and is known for its luxuriant forests, sprawling water bodies, and rich bio-diversity. The Vice President wished for the progress &amp; prosperity of the state and its people<br />''<br />''Also, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah have extended their greetings to the people on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. In a tweet, PM said that along with intensifying the freedom movement, Birsa Munda always struggled for protecting the interests of the tribal society.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Further PM and HM also extended best wishes to the people of Jharkhand on their statehood day. The land of Birsa Munda, which has a historical identity with its unique culture moves forward in the journey of development.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports, Spread across an area of 38 acres of land, the state of art Bhagwan Birsa Munda Smriti Udayan Sah Swantantra Senani Sangrahalaya in Ranchi is ready to reverberate with the celebrations of the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda to be celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas across the nation. Today happens to be State Foundation Day as well. Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda himself has visited the Old Central Jail premises yesterday to ensure the final preparations before the inauguration of the Memorial park cum Museum. Speaking to AIR News, the Minister said that 25ft high statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda is the major attraction while 9 ft high statue of 13 other freedom fighters of tribal movement will also play an important role in preserving and promoting tribal culture and history. The half-hour-long musical documentary prepared on the life and sacrifices of Birsa Munda is a must-watch.</span><br />
News On AIR | November 15, 2021 12:02 PM
Vice President, PM Modi and HM Amit Shah greets people of Jharkhand on state's foundation day, pays tribute to Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary