Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, on November 15, 2026, at 11 AM through video conferencing. He will address the gathering on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
During the programme, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for 246 development projects worth approximately ₹3,000 crore. The projects aim to strengthen education, healthcare, livelihoods and community infrastructure for tribal communities across the country.
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246 tribal development projects worth approximately ₹3,000 crore.
173 projects scheduled for inauguration.
38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools included in the inauguration programme.
100 Multi-Purpose Centres under PM-JANMAN.
Foundation stones for 19 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
12 Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centres.
Of the 246 projects, 173 will be inaugurated. These include 38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students and 100 Multi-Purpose Centres under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The centres will serve as hubs for service delivery and community activities.
Other projects scheduled for inauguration include the Tribal Research Institute building in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, and the Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Aizawl, Mizoram.
The museum will commemorate the courage and sacrifices of Mizo tribal freedom fighters while showcasing the cultural traditions and historical heritage of the Mizo people. It is named after Ropuiliani, a 19th-century Mizo chieftainess who resisted British colonial rule and is remembered as a symbol of tribal resistance and sacrifice.
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The projects aim to improve access to education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities and essential infrastructure in tribal regions. They also support the preservation of tribal culture and heritage while strengthening services for tribal communities.
The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stones for 19 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools to strengthen access to quality education for tribal children. Additionally, foundation stones will be laid for 12 Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centres (TMMCs) aimed at improving market access for tribal producers.
Another 42 projects under PM-JANMAN and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) will also receive foundation stones.
The programme will mark the culmination of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada, observed across the country from November 1 to 15, 2026.
During the fortnight, various national and grassroots-level activities have been organised, including the President's interaction with Eklavya Model Residential School students, the National Tribal Literary Festival, training programmes for tribal healers, health and nutrition camps for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), and community service initiatives in tribal villages under the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan.
