From 1 to 15 November 2025, all EMRS schools across India will celebrate the “Janajatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada” — a two-week special observance to honour tribal heritage, culture and the contributions of tribal communities. The observance coincides with the 150th anniversary of Birsa Munda and is aligned with national efforts to strengthen tribal identity and educational empowerment.
Main Details
- The celebration is organised by NESTS under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, covering approximately 1.5 lakh students from 497 EMRS schools across states.
- Activities include
- Cultural performances highlighting tribal dances, folk songs and art forms.
- Exhibitions and displays on tribal freedom-fighters, heritage, and local history.
- Thematic walks or marches to promote awareness and pride in tribal identity.
- Workshops and creative competitions (story-telling, poster-making, quiz) in which students can express their understanding of tribal culture and empowerment.
- Cultural performances highlighting tribal dances, folk songs and art forms.
- Two best-performing schools will receive special recognition for outstanding participation and innovation in activities.
- The observance concludes on 15 November 2025, which is marked as Tribal Gaurav Day — in honour of Birsa Munda’s legacy.
Conclusion
The Janajatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada offers a timely and meaningful platform for tribal-residential schools to celebrate culture, legacy and empowerment. By engaging students in heritage-centric activities and giving them a voice through creative expression, the initiative strengthens both educational inclusion and cultural identity. For your Dev Library modules, this creates a rich opportunity — for example by building bilingual worksheets (Assamese/Hindi/English) or tribal-heritage learning modules that complement the Pakhwāṛā and help students connect deeply with their roots.
FAQs
1. Who is organising the Pakhwāṛā?
Ans: The initiative is organised by NESTS under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and implemented through the EMRS network.
2. When does it take place?
Ans: It runs from 1 November to 15 November 2025 across all EMRS schools.
3. Who will participate?
Ans: Around 1.5 lakh students from approximately 497 EMRS schools across India will take part in the activities.
4. What kind of activities are planned?
Ans: The programme includes cultural performances, heritage exhibitions, awareness walks/marches, creative workshops (stories, posters, quizzes) emphasising tribal legacy and empowerment.
5. Why is this observance important?
Ans: It promotes tribal identity, recognises historical contributions of tribal communities (especially freedom-fighters like Birsa Munda), boosts student pride and enhances awareness of tribal heritage in educational settings.
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