Jagdalpur, Feb. 9 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sustained efforts towards tribal empowerment, cultural revival and economic self-reliance while addressing the closing ceremony of the Bastar Pandum Festival in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district.

Speaking on the last day of the festival, Shah highlighted the Centre's initiatives to promote and commercialise tribal products and traditions, stating that the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas marked a significant step in recognising the contribution of tribal communities to the nation.

"...The 150th anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda was celebrated across the country as Janjatiya Gaurav D...