Source: PIB
Context:
Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada (Tribal Pride Year Fortnight), 1–15 November 2025, commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Focus on tribal culture, education, welfare, and environmental stewardship.
Objectives of the Pakhwada
- Honor India’s tribal heritage and culture.
- Promote holistic tribal empowerment and social inclusion.
- Encourage youth engagement, skill development, and participation in cultural activities.
- Highlight the contributions of tribal communities to nation-building.
Key Activities Across States and UTs
| State/UT | Key Activities | Objective / Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Career guidance programs for tribal college students | Promote educational and vocational opportunities for tribal youth |
| Andhra Pradesh | Plantation drives; Heritage rallies and awareness meetings at ITDA PVP | Encourage environmental stewardship and awareness of tribal welfare initiatives |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Surveys and IEC campaigns for PVTG benefits; Health camps & workshops with traditional healers; Formation of youth clubs for mentorship & sports; Digitisation of tribal languages, scripts, and beneficiary data; Documentation of tribal success stories through monographs & photo handbooks; Art competitions for students | Enhance tribal welfare, healthcare, education, cultural preservation, youth engagement, and documentation of tribal heritage |
| Karnataka | Dance, drama, and storytelling competitions at Ashrama School, Kolipalya | Promote tribal culture through student performances |
| Nagaland | Poem recitation competitions at Eklavya Model Residential School, Tuensang | Foster pride in tribal identity through art and language |
| Odisha | Exhibition of photographs showcasing tribal life, traditions, and culture | Preserve and highlight tribal heritage and traditions |
| Rajasthan | Benefit Saturation Camps across districts via e-Mitra centres | Ensure doorstep delivery of welfare schemes to tribal beneficiaries |
| Uttar Pradesh | School-level essay, speech, painting, story-writing, poetry, and rangoli competitions | Promote awareness, creativity, and understanding of tribal culture and freedom struggles |
