Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada begins nationwide, 1â15 November 2025
The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada, a fortnight of events from 1 to 15 November 2025 honouring tribal freedom fighters, began across the country as part of the year-long observance of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Summary
The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada that began on 1 November 2025 leads up to Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on 15 November, with states holding cultural, educational and community programmes; in Rajasthan, all 31 Eklavya Model Residential Schools took part in the opening events. The Union Cabinet had on 10 November 2021 approved declaring 15 November, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, to be celebrated every year.
Key facts
- Pakhwada
- 1â15 Nov 2025
- Occasion
- 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda
- Culminates
- Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, 15 Nov
- Divas declared
- Union Cabinet, 10 Nov 2021
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Over which dates is the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada 2025 being observed?
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Correct answer: B â 1â15 November 2025
The Pakhwada runs from 1 to 15 November 2025, culminating in Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on 15 November.
In which year did the Union Cabinet approve declaring 15 November, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?
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Correct answer: D â 2021
The Union Cabinet approved the declaration on 10 November 2021; the day is celebrated every year.