Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government will organise a three-day state-level celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, from November 14 to 16, 2026. Programmes will be held in Jabalpur, Dhar, Jobat in Alirajpur district and Khandwa.
Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will attend the events scheduled across the state. The main programme in Dhar on November 15 will also be attended virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to address the gathering through video conferencing.
A major highlight of the Dhar programme will be the inauguration of the Dahi Micro Lift Irrigation Project, built at an estimated cost of ₹1,353.18 crore. The project is designed to provide irrigation facilities to approximately 47,000 hectares of agricultural land across 126 villages in Dhar and Alirajpur districts.
Three-Day Programme Across Four Locations
The state-level celebrations will take place according to the following schedule:
- November 14: Jabalpur
- November 15: Dhar and Jobat, Alirajpur district
- November 16: Khandwa
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In Dhar, Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will pay tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The Chief Minister will also hold a roadshow, during which he is expected to interact with villagers and seek feedback on the implementation of government welfare schemes.
He will also oversee the registration of eligible beneficiaries’ plots and houses under the Mukhyamantri Registry Yojana, which provides for registration of properties held under eligible land-patta arrangements.
The state government has also announced that development works worth several crores of rupees will be presented to the people of the district during the programme.
₹1,353-Crore Dahi Irrigation Project to Benefit 126 Villages
The Dahi Micro Lift Irrigation Project, constructed by the Narmada Valley Development Authority, is intended to supply Narmada water to agricultural fields in parts of Dhar and Alirajpur districts.
According to the state government, the project will cover:
- 84 villages in Dhar district.
- 42 villages in Alirajpur district.
- Approximately 47,000 hectares of agricultural land.
- Around 1.26 lakh farmers expected to benefit.
- Water-lifting capacity of approximately 166.51 million cubic metres.
The project will provide irrigation facilities primarily during the Rabi season.
Tehsil-Wise Irrigation Coverage
The proposed irrigation coverage has been distributed across five tehsils:
- Kukshi, Dhar: 13,180 hectares
- Dahi, Dhar: 15,895 hectares
- Jobat, Alirajpur: 15,963 hectares
- Sondwa, Alirajpur: 1,759 hectares
- Alirajpur Tehsil: 1,958 hectares
Total irrigation coverage: 48,755 hectares.
Five Pump Houses and Underground Pipeline Network
The project has been developed at an estimated cost of ₹1,353.18 crore. The construction work was completed on June 30, 2026, and testing was underway at the time of the government announcement.
Its infrastructure includes an intake structure near the village of Katarkheda in Dahi tehsil, from where water will be lifted from the Narmada River and transported through a pressurised underground pipeline network.
Key infrastructure components include:
- Five modern pump houses.
- Approximately 58 kilometres of rising main pipeline.
- An extensive distribution pipeline network to carry water to agricultural fields.
- A proposed power supply requirement of 58.87 MW.
Electricity for operating the project will be supplied through the 220 kV Susari substation in Kukshi tehsil and the 132 kV substation at Jobat, by Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited.
The irrigation facility is expected to support the cultivation of wheat, gram, vegetables and fodder crops, besides enabling farmers to consider crop diversification.
Agricultural Outreach in 85 Gram Panchayats
Alongside the irrigation project, the state government will conduct agricultural awareness and training programmes in 85 gram panchayats across the project area.
The agricultural chaupals and pathshalas will be organised from November 11 to 15. Farmers will receive information and training on:
- Modern and improved farming practices.
- Efficient irrigation and water management.
- Effective utilisation of irrigation water.
- Crop diversification.
- Scientific agricultural methods.
The initiative is intended to familiarise farmers with techniques that can be adopted alongside the new irrigation facilities.
Live Demonstration of Smart and Precision Farming
A special exhibition on ‘Smart Farming and Precision Farming’ will also be organised at the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas venue in Dhar.
The Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries departments will jointly participate in the exhibition.
It will showcase modern agricultural systems, scientific cultivation methods, improved farming technologies and relevant government schemes. Live demonstrations will help farmers understand the practical application of these techniques.
The exhibition will also highlight opportunities to supplement agricultural activities through horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries.
Schools and Hostels to Observe Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas
The Madhya Pradesh government has also issued instructions for celebrations across the state’s 88 tribal development blocks.
District Collectors and officials of the Tribal Affairs and Scheduled Caste Development Department have been directed to coordinate programmes in their respective areas.
All departmental high schools, higher secondary schools, specialised educational institutions, hostels and ashram schools have been asked to observe Birsa Munda Jayanti on November 15.
Cultural and literary programmes will subsequently be organised from November 16 to 18, focusing on the life and contributions of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and other tribal heroes.
Activities will include tribal dance, theatre, music, rangoli, painting, essay writing and speech competitions.
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