Marking the birth anniversary of freedom fighter  Birsa Munda, Prime Minister  Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Birsa Munda Smriti Udyan and Freedom fighter Museum’ at Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Monday  via video conferencing.

Government has declared that the birth anniversary of  Birsa Munda will be celebrated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.’

In his Independence Day Speech in 2016, the Prime Minister emphasised the role played by tribal freedom fighters in India’s freedom struggle and envisaged building museums, dedicated to the memory of the brave tribal freedom fighters, so that coming generations would be able to know about their sacrifices for the country, according to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has so far sanctioned construction of 10 tribal freedom fighter museums. These museums will cherish the memories of tribal freedom fighters from various States and regions.

The Museum has been built in association with the State Government of Jharkhand at the Old Central Jail in Ranchi, where  Birsa Munda had sacrificed his life.

It will serve as a tribute to his sacrifice for the nation and tribal communities. The museum will play an important role in preserving and promoting tribal culture and history. It will also demonstrate the way the tribals struggled for protecting their forests, land rights, their culture and would show their valour and sacrifices, vital for nation building, the statement said.

Along with Munda, the museum will also highlight other tribal freedom fighters associated with different movements such as Shahid Budhu Bhagat, Sidhu-Kanhu, Nilambar-Pitambar, Diwa-Kisun, Telanga Khadiya, Gaya Munda, Jatra Bhagat, Poto H, Bhagirath Manjhi, Ganga Narayan Singh.

Museum will contain a 25- feet statue of Munda and 9 feet statues of other freedom fighters of the region as well.

Smriti Udyan has been developed in neighbouring 25 acres and it will have a musical fountain, food court, children park, infinity pool, garden and other entertainment facilities.

The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, will also be present during the event.