In Maharashtra, a special Tribal Pride Service Week will be observed from November 11 to 18 to mark the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda, with a focus on extending government welfare schemes to eligible tribal beneficiaries.

 

The Integrated Tribal Development Project, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, has drawn up a series of initiatives across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed and Latur districts, including service camps for caste certificates, Aadhaar and ration cards, voter registration, health check-ups, blood donation and nutrition awareness.

 

The week will also feature a major state programme on November 15, Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, at Ambika Lawns near Jhalta Phata, Adgaon Phata, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, in the presence of Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat and other public representatives.

 

Other activities include the distribution of benefits to eligible beneficiaries, renovation and cleaning of tribal freedom fighters’ memorials, a Deepotsav at Verul, cultural programmes and public awareness campaigns.

 

The initiative aims to ensure that welfare benefits reach the last eligible beneficiary while preserving tribal identity, heritage and culture.