Baramulla: The District Administration Baramulla on Sunday organised a district-level programme at Government Degree College Uri to mark the 151st birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda, observed nationwide as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
Deputy Commissioner Baramulla S.F. Hamid presided over the event, which was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Uri, District Information Officer, other departmental officers and local residents.
Participants also listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, delivered from Maharashtra as part of the nationwide celebrations.
Hamid paid floral tributes to Birsa Munda and highlighted his contribution to the freedom struggle and his role in advancing tribal rights and empowerment.
He also acknowledged the contribution of Uri’s tribal community towards safeguarding the country and said the district administration would continue working for its welfare and development.
As part of the programme, tribal artists and schoolchildren presented cultural performances showcasing the community’s traditions, customs and heritage.
Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner inspected stalls set up by various departments, including Health, Education, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Agriculture, where participants were provided information about centrally sponsored schemes and the procedures for accessing their benefits.
