New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the grand national celebration marking the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda at Dediapada in Narmada district on November 15.

During the event, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹8,400 crore across Gujarat, reinforcing the state’s growth momentum.

Gujarat Gears Up for Statewide Celebrations

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi reviewed preparations, while state spokesperson Jitu Vaghani confirmed that ministers, MPs, and officials will participate in parallel events statewide.

The celebration aligns with PM Modi’s vision of “Virāsat Bhī, Vikās Bhī” (Heritage and Development), placing tribal empowerment at the forefront of national growth.

Janjatiya Gaurav Yatras Witness Massive Public Participation

As part of the build-up, Gujarat has been observing statewide programmes from November 1 to 15. Two Janjatiya Gaurav Yatras—from Ambaji and Umargam—have traversed 14 tribal districts, engaging nearly six lakh people through health camps, Seva Setu drives, and cleanliness campaigns.

Culmination with Cultural Tribute to Birsa Munda

The national celebration will conclude at Ekta Nagar on November 13 with a grand theatrical performance on Birsa Munda’s life, held in the divine presence of Devmogra Mata.

The event aims to symbolise unity, pride, and the spirit of India’s tribal heritage.