Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrated at Raj Bhavan

Hyderabad, November 16: Tribal arts and crafts exhibition,
cultural performances, and distribution of blankets and Rajshri
chicks have marked the celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas at
the Raj Bhavan, here, on Wednesday.
Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble Governor Dr. Tamilisai
Soundararajan emphasised on the need for sustained efforts to
ensure the empowerment of adivasis and tribal people.
She said that it was important to maintain their nutritional and
health status, while working for their educational and economic
empowerment.
The Governor stated that the Raj Bhavan would intensify its
efforts for the tribal population in the State by taking more
number of initiatives.
She said that she has adopted six remote tribal habitations in the
State and has been taking up different initiatives like providing
mobile ambulances, ensuring power supply, improving
infrastructure, and promoting self-employment activities.

On the occasion, the Governor paid rich tributes to the legendary
Adivasi Freedom Fighter Birsa Munda, whose birth anniversary is
being celebrated as the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas every year.
As part of the celebrations, a tribal arts and crafts exhibition,
Gussadi dance performances by tribal artistes, and blankets
distribution were organised.
Secretary to Governor K. Surendra Mohan, senior officials, and
tribal artistes and activists from different parts of the State were
present.