Overview
- Addressing the inter-state Kartik Jatra in Gumla, President Droupadi Murmu called education the foundation of inclusive development and social justice for tribal communities.
- She urged degree holders to return to their villages to spread awareness of government schemes so benefits reach the last person.
- Murmu said the Centre is pursuing inclusive tribal development, citing initiatives named after Birsa Munda and referring to efforts such as Eklavya schools, PM-JANMAN and work under the Tribal Sub-Plan.
- She pledged to try to help realise the local demand for a tribal university in Gumla and voiced hope that the state government would act on it.
- The gathering drew tribal participants from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha and was attended by leaders including CMs Hemant Soren, Vishnu Deo Sai and Mohan Charan Majhi as well as Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram.