New Delhi, Nov. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a momentous occasion on Saturday, leading the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon and freedom fighter, Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

The day was anchored by a major focus on upliftment, with the Prime Minister launching and laying the foundation stone for development initiatives worth over Rs 9,700 crore in Dediapada, Gujarat, dedicated to national progress and tribal welfare.

The day commenced with Prime Minister Modi seeking blessings for the nation at the Devmogra Temple, performing pooja and darshan. In his address at the public gathering, PM Modi paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda, as well as to Govind Guru and Sant ...