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New Delhi, Feb 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Aadi Mahotsav’, the mega National Tribal Festival at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. He also paid floral tribute to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda was also present with him.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the "Aadi Mahotsav", the mega National Tribal Festival at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. He also paid floral tribute to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda is also present with him. pic.twitter.com/OYB8e8avTA
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2023
Birsa Munda, who belonged to the Munda tribe, was born on November 15, 1875. During British rule, he led the Millenarian movement of Indian tribes across the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Birsa Munda Jayanti in the country and coincides with the Jharkhand Foundation Day.
The Aadi Mahotsav celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, handicrafts, cuisine, trade and traditional art, which is an annual initiative of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This year, it is being organised from 16 to 27 February at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi.
“Since 2023 is being celebrated as the International Year of Millets, along with usual attractions like handicrafts, handloom, pottery, jewellery etc, a special focus in the Mahotsav will be on showcasing Shree Anna grown by tribals,” said the PMO statement.
The programme will highlight the rich and diverse heritage of tribes from across the country in over 200 stalls at the venue. Around 1000 tribal artisans are participating in the Mahotsav.
