Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stone of development projects worth over 9,700 crore rupees in Dediapada town of the tribal-dominated Narmada district of Gujarat this afternoon.
These Projects focus on infrastructure, health, education, and heritage, with particular emphasis on tribal empowerment. These projects were launched on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, marking 150th birth anniversary celebration of legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Addressing a gathering to mark the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda, Prime Minister Modi said, tribal
pride has been an integral part of India’s consciousness for thousands of years.
He highlighted that whenever the question of the country’s honor, self-respect, and self-rule has arisen, India’s tribal society has stood at the forefront. He emphasized that the country cannot forget the contribution of tribal society in the freedom movement.
He also added that Shri Govind Guru Chair Tribal Language Promotion Center has also been established today where studies will be conducted on the dialects of all tribes. The Prime Minister said, stories and songs associated with them will also be preserved in the centre.