The Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Jharkhand, is organizing a day-long national-level program under the initiative “Hamari Parampara Hamari Virasat” on 4th April 2025 at Rang Bhawan Auditorium, Akashvani Bhawan Complex, New Delhi. The event, dedicated to the 150th Birth Anniversary Year of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, celebrating and honoring tribal heritage at the national level, will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel. Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj along with other senior officials of MoPR and Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Jharkhand will be present on the occasion.

Over 560 tribal representatives from Jharkhand including prominent tribal leaders and community representatives of tribal groups will actively participate in the event, sharing insights on grassroot governance, traditional knowledge systems, and community-driven heritage conservation. The program will feature vibrant cultural performances, including traditional Santhali dance and Munda tribal storytelling, along with discussions on the role of Gram Sabhas in heritage conservation, government initiatives for indigenous traditions and insights from tribal leaders on grassroot governance and cultural preservation. The “Hamari Parampara Hamari Virasat” initiative aims to integrate tribal heritage into the nation’s cultural and governance framework. Envisioned and supported by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, this campaign was launched by the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Jharkhand on 26th January 2025 and has already seen 2,800 villages pledge their dedication to preserving traditional self-governance and cultural legacy. The objective of “Hamari Parampara Hamari Virasat” is to preserve, enhance and pass onto future generations the cultural heritage, folk songs, festivals, and worship practices integral to the traditional governance systems of various Scheduled Tribe communities in Scheduled Areas. This program aims to document the vibrant history and cultural practices of 20,300 villages across Jharkhand and the initiative is closely aligned with the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act). The Sarhul Mahotsav, celebrated on 1st April 2025 has set the stage for this initiative, with tribal representatives from Jharkhand participating in cultural and governance dialogues. This program aims to further amplify these discussions by integrating heritage conservation with participatory governance.

 

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Aditi Agrawal

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