Context:
Prime Minister launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan:
- Launched on – October 2, 2024
- Objective – Holistic development of tribal villages to transform the socio-economic landscape.
- Named after Birsa Munda, a revered tribal freedom fighter.
- Key Features –
- Covers approximately 63,000 tribal villages in 30 States/Union Territories.
- Inaugurated 40 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).
- Various projects aimed at enhancing rural infrastructure and tribal welfare.
Birsa Munda (1875-1900):
- Tribal Leader and Freedom Fighter
- Belonged to the Munda tribe in the Chhotanagpur Plateau.
- Known as – “Dharti Aba” (Father of the Earth).
- Key Contributions –
- Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan) – Led a mass movement against British colonial policies, particularly land grabbing and oppressive taxes.
- Religious Leader – Founded the Birsait faith, blending animism and indigenous beliefs
- Legacy – November 15, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda is celebrated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) The Revolt of 1857
(b) The Mappila Rebellion of 1921
(c) The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60
(d) Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899-1900
Answer: (d)
