Union Cabinet has announced to celebrate the birth anniversary of tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda as Tribal Pride Day. It was decided to declare 15 November as Tribal Pride Day to honor the contribution of members of Scheduled Tribes in Indian history and culture. This decision was taken in the meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said after the cabinet meeting, Bhagwan Birsa Munda was a great freedom fighter and social reformer. It has been decided to declare his birth anniversary November 15 as Tribal Pride Day. Union Minister said that tribes have a special place in Indian history and culture and The decision has been taken with an aim to honor the contribution and inspire generations to preserve this cultural heritage and national pride. Underlining that Birsa Munda had fought against the British the Minister said that the members of the Scheduled Tribes played a significant role in India's freedom struggle. The Union Minister said that on the occasion of Tribal Pride Day, a week-long program was organized by the Central Government from 15 to 22 November in memory of the contribution of Birsa Munda as well as members of Scheduled Tribes to the glorious history of India and its culture. will be held. He said that the program would showcase the glorious history, culture and achievements of the tribals.