Babu Jagjivan Ram's 40th death anniversary marked at Samta Sthal
The Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation held a homage ceremony at Samta Sthal, New Delhi, on 6 July 2026, the 40th death anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram.
Summary
The 40th death anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram was marked on 6 July 2026 with a homage ceremony at Samta Sthal, Delhi Gate, New Delhi, organised by the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar and former Speaker Meira Kumar paid floral tributes. Babu Jagjivan Ram served 35 years as a Union Cabinet Minister; as Food and Agriculture Minister he helped advance the Green Revolution, and as Defence Minister during the 1971 war he contributed to India's victory and the emergence of Bangladesh.
Key facts
- Occasion
- 40th death anniversary, 6 July 2026
- Venue
- Samta Sthal, Delhi Gate, New Delhi
- Organiser
- Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation (MoSJE)
- Union Cabinet service
- 35 years
- Roles
- Food & Agriculture Minister (Green Revolution); Defence Minister in 1971 war
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which portfolio did Babu Jagjivan Ram hold during the 1971 Indo-Pak War?
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Correct answer: D — Defence Minister
PIB notes he was Defence Minister during the 1971 war; earlier, as Food and Agriculture Minister, he advanced the Green Revolution.
Where was the homage ceremony for Babu Jagjivan Ram's 40th death anniversary held on 6 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Samta Sthal
The ceremony was held at Samta Sthal, Delhi Gate, New Delhi.