The Central University of Odisha celebrated the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on the occasion of the birth anniversary of brave tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda on November 15 at its campus, Sunabeda.
Vice-Chancellor I/c, Prof Sharat Kumar Palita, Registrar Dr Asit Kumar Das, Controller of Examination Dr Ram Shankar, , Public Relations OfficerDr Phagunath Bhoi, students, faculty members and staff of the university were present on the occasion and offered floral tributes to the portrait of Birsa Munda.
Prof Palita outlined the life and history of Bhagaban Birsa Munda and his struggle against the exploitation of British Sarkar.
He said, “At a young age revolutionary movements and struggles organised by the great tribal leader Bhagawan Birsa Munda were marked by his immense courage and supreme sacrifice. Tribal movements in different regions of the country against the British colonial rule got linked with the national freedom struggle and inspired Indians all over the country.”
He opined that there is a need to work for all round development of tribals of the region which would be a befitting tribute to Birsa.
Prof Das highlighted the struggle and major contribution of freedom fighter Birsa. He advised students to learn from the life of Birsa and voice against exploitation and oppression to take the country forward.
Among others, Dr Ram Shankar spoke. The programme was coordinated by PRO Dr Phagunath Bhoi.
The university planned to celebrate the day for a week up to November 22, starting from November 15. Essay writing activities on the glorious history of tribal people, culture and achievements will be organised during the week, university sources said.