Paying tribute to Dr Ramdayal Munda, an educationist and regional music exponent on his birth anniversary, Governor Droupadi Murmu, said, “Dr. RD Munda had created a niche in field of music and education sector bringing laurel to the State in different ways. He has inspired generations. Even after serving at different positions in foreign countries, he worked for the downtrodden to link them to the mainstream. He has worked for tribal upliftment. Ranchi University, Regional language centre is initiated taking inspiration from Munda.” Munda was awarded the Padma Shri in the year 2010 for his contribution to the field of art.