The Diplomat Desk
Ramban,TDD,The District Administration Ramban, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, today launched the 10-day-long ‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’ to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji. The event, celebrated as Rashtriya Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, aimed to honor the tribal heritage and contributions to the nation’s history.
The event was presided over by Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Ramban, Dr. Shamshad Shan, while MLA Ramban, Arjun Singh Raju, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. DDC Member Shamim Akther , prominent citizens, ADDC Roshan Lal, CPO Shakeeb Ahmed Rather, ACD Shrinath Suman, ACP Ashfaq Ahmed, and various senior officers from various departments also participated in the grand function.
Speaking at the launch, the Chairperson emphasized the significance of Rashtriya Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in recognizing the contributions of tribal communities to preserving cultural heritage, fostering bravery, and instilling national pride. She highlighted that the celebration, to be held annually on Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji’s birth anniversary, is a tribute to his legacy.
The MLA Ramban, lauded the contributions of Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji and reiterated the government’s commitment to uplifting tribal communities. He stressed the importance of education as a cornerstone for progress and urged government departments to ensure the effective implementation of welfare schemes for tribal development.
The event also included interactions with tribal community representatives, who raised pertinent issues and highlighted the need for enhanced focus on their welfare.
As part of the celebration, various government departments set up stalls to showcase their products and sensitized attendees about government schemes aimed at empowering tribal communities.
To encourage and honor the achievements of the tribal youth, the administration felicitated 10 young achievers for their exceptional performance in competitive exams such as IIT, NEET, and NIIT, as well as in other fields, showcasing the immense potential and talent within the tribal community.
The ‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’, spanning ten days, will continue to celebrate tribal history and heritage across the district, promoting awareness and setting the path for discussion and formulation of tribal plan enabling community to uplift their socio-economic and political status as a whole.
Similar program was also held today at Village Chaknarwah of Tehsil Banihal and in Tehsil Khari Khari targeting tribal populace by creating awareness regarding various government schemes as part of massive IEC activities. At Banihal Program was presided by SDM Banihal Rizwan Asgar and attended by Tehsildar Banihal Imtiaz Ahmed and other sectoral officers of the sub division.TDD
