National 16 November 2026
PM Modi Inaugurates ₹3,000 Crore Development Projects in Gadchiroli on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
Why in the News?
Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 246 development projects worth over **₹3,000 crore** in **Gadchiroli, Maharashtra**, on **November 15, 2026**, coinciding with **'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas'**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Key Address & Remarks:
- PM Modi emphasized that tribal communities suffered the most due to Naxalite violence, while previous governments neglected their development.
- The government has allocated over ₹1 lakh crore for holistic tribal welfare and infrastructure.
- Janjatiya Gaurav Divas:
- Celebrated annually on November 15 since 2021 to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
- Development Focus:
- The 246 projects span education, healthcare, livelihood generation, and community infrastructure to uplift marginalized regions.
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Static GK Facts:
- Janjatiya Gaurav Divas:
- Inception: **Year 2021** (marking the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on November 15).
- Bhagwan Birsa Munda:
- Revered as **'Dharti Aaba'** (Father of the Earth); led the historic 'Ulgulan' (Munda Uprising) against British colonial exploitation.
- Maharashtra:
- Capital: **Mumbai**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: In which district did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate ₹3,000 crore development projects on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2026?
A: Gadchiroli (Maharashtra)
Q: Whose birth anniversary is celebrated nationwide as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' on November 15?
A: Bhagwan Birsa Munda
Q: By what other revered title is Bhagwan Birsa Munda known among tribal communities?
A: Dharti Abba
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