Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav visited Jabalpur on November 14 to participate in a programme organised under Janjati Gaurav Saptah on the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The event was held at Garrison Ground, where the Chief Minister paid tribute to Birsa Munda and remembered his sacrifice for the country.
During the programme, CM Yadav announced five development projects worth ₹133 crore for Jabalpur. He also honoured tribal religious leaders, social workers and talented individuals for their contributions in different fields. Benefits under various government welfare schemes were also distributed to beneficiaries.
CM Remembers Birsa Munda's Sacrifice
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mohan Yadav said that no honour would be enough to recognise Bhagwan Birsa Munda's contribution. He highlighted that Birsa Munda gave importance to the country, culture, self-respect and social discipline despite his short life of just 25 years.
The Chief Minister said the country would always remember his sacrifice and struggle against British rule. He also highlighted the contributions of tribal heroes such as Rani Durgavati, Raja Shankar Shah, Raghunath Shah, Tantya Mama and Bhima Nayak.
Government Focuses on Tribal Heritage
CM Yadav said the state government is working to bring the stories of tribal freedom fighters to the younger generation. He mentioned initiatives such as a medical college named after Raja Shankar Shah and Raghunath Shah in Jabalpur and a university named after Tantya Mama in Khargone. He added that Madhya Pradesh has 43 tribal communities and their overall development remains a priority.
₹85 Crore for Sandipani Schools
The Chief Minister announced Sandipani Schools worth ₹85 crore in Chhindwara, Dindori and Balaghat. He also highlighted ₹98 crore worth of development works under the PM JANMAN scheme and projects worth ₹401.56 crore under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. He further announced that tribal areas would also benefit from the Chief Minister Sugam Transport Bus Service.
Tribal Achievers Felicitated
Several tribal achievers were honoured for their contributions to education, sports, art, literature and social work. Among them were international para-athlete Jamna Uike, student Pooja Dhurve, water conservation worker Ujiyaro Bai and volleyball gold medallist Himanshu Parte. The programme focused on remembering tribal heroes, preserving their cultural heritage and expanding development opportunities across Madhya Pradesh.