Agartala, Nov 15, 2024, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, Nov 14: Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who arrived in Agartala on Thursday evening, attended the state-level celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebration to mark 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. 

MP Rajya Sabha Rajib Bhattacharjee, MP East Tripura Kriti Singh Debbarma, Tribal Welfare minister Bikas Debbarma and other dignitaries were present in the event at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan, Agartala.

Scindia, who also holds the Communications portfolio, is also scheduled to hold a meeting with Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha to review the implementation of the Central government projects and schemes under his Ministries in Tripura.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in 2021 to honour the legacy of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.

This day is now celebrated nationwide to recognise the invaluable contributions of India's tribal communities.

From Tripura, Union Minister Scindia is scheduled to visit several North Eastern states to attend a series of events.