Port Blair, Nov 17: As a part of the celebration of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava” under the initiative taken by the Government of India, a cultural programme was organized by Tagore Government College of Education on 15 November 2021 to mark the Birth Anniversary of a tribal folk hero and freedom fighter was celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. Various competitions like essay writing, self-composed poetry and painting were conducted among the teacher trainees based on the theme of life and contribution of Birsa Munda in the freedom movement. A highlighting programme on Battle of Aberdeen was also the part of celebration. The programme was culminated with a cultural event wherein the trainees presented folk dance of the Nicobarese and also the Chota Nagpuri dance. The Principal, TGCE, addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of various tribal arts, crafts and appreciated the tribal communities of India, in general, and the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar in particular. He highlighted about the contribution of Birsa Munda in protecting the interest of tribal society which will be remembered by the present and future generations. He urged the trainees and faculty to find ways to improve education and take up education as their base.
