Chhattisgarh Schools to Mark Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s Birth Anniversary on 14 or 16 November

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute at a garlanded statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. (File photo. Credit: Narendra Modi’s social media.)

Students will explore the tribal leader’s life, struggles and contribution to the freedom movement through writing, readings and debates.

Raipur: Chhattisgarh’s government, private and aided schools will hold programmes to mark the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Saturday, 14 November, or Monday, 16 November 2026. The Directorate of Public Instruction has issued instructions to divisional joint directors and district education officers to organise the activities on either date, as the anniversary falls on Sunday, 15 November.

The programmes will introduce students to Birsa Munda’s life, ideals and role in the struggle against British colonial rule. Schools will organise writing exercises, readings and debates based on his work and legacy, giving students an opportunity to discuss his contribution in their own words.

The directorate has asked school heads to ensure active participation by students and teachers.