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Kathua 12 November (Hindus). Kathua Deputy Commissioner Dr Rakesh Minhas called a meeting with district officials to prepare for the district level celebration of Tribal Pride Day on 15th November.
The event, aimed at honoring and celebrating tribal heritage, will include inclusive community engagement and development activities focusing on the Dharti Aba Tribal Village Upliftment Campaign (DAGEGUA) initiative. The DC stressed the need for inter-departmental cooperation and called for making all arrangements in a timely manner to provide a seamless experience to the attendees.
The meeting was attended by all the district and regional officials who were urged to work collectively to make the event an important and memorable celebration of the tribal heritage, achievements and contributions of the region. Relevantly the Government of India has decided to celebrate 15th November as ‘Tribal Pride Day’ from the year 2021 onwards to mark the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter “Birsa Munda” who was not only a freedom fighter but also a leader in the society. He was a reformer and also led the tribals. He is also known as Dharti Abba because he encouraged the tribals to understand their cultural roots and practice unity.
