Homage to Babu Jagjivan Ram at Samta Sthal on 39th death anniversary
On 6 July 2025 at Samta Sthal, New Delhi, the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation organised a homage function on the 39th death anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram.
Summary
The Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation (BJRNF) of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a homage function at Samta Sthal, the samadhi of Babu Jagjivan Ram near Delhi Gate, New Delhi, on his 39th death anniversary on 6 July 2025, attended by former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar and Minister of State B.L. Verma. Babu Jagjivan Ram was a Cabinet Minister for 35 years, the longest-serving Minister; as Food and Agriculture Minister he is credited with the success of the Green Revolution, and as Defence Minister he led India in the 1971 war that saw the birth of Bangladesh.
Key facts
- Event
- 39th death anniversary homage, Samta Sthal, New Delhi, 6 July 2025
- Organiser
- Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation (MoSJ&E)
- Legacy
- Cabinet Minister for 35 years; Green Revolution as Food & Agriculture Minister; Defence Minister in 1971 war
Practice MCQs 1 questions
What is the name of the samadhi of Babu Jagjivan Ram in New Delhi, where homage was paid on 6 July 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Samta Sthal
MoSJ&E: the homage function was organised at Samta Sthal, the samadhi of Babu Jagjivan Ram, at Delhi Gate, New Delhi.