EASTERN RAILWAY CELEBRATES JANJATIYA GAURAV DIWAS – 150TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF BHAGWAN BIRSA MUNDA
GM/Eastern Railway pays floral tribute to the portrait of Bhagwan Birsa Munda
Kolkata, November 17, 2025:
Eastern Railway observed Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas today, marking the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the revered tribal freedom fighter whose courageous legacy continues to inspire the nation. The commemoration was held at the Udisha Auditorium, Fairlie Place, Eastern Railway Headquarters, with solemnity and deep respect.
Shri Milind Deouskar, General Manager, Eastern Railway, lit the ceremonial lamp and paid floral tribute to the portrait of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Shri Sheelendra Pratap Singh, Additional General Manager; Smt Zarina Firdausi, Principal Chief Personnel Officer, along with Principal Heads of Departments and senior officers from the Headquarters, also offered floral tributes. A large number of employees enthusiastically participated in the programme.
The observance highlighted the life, struggles, and remarkable contributions of Birsa Munda to India’s freedom movement, aiming to create awareness and instill pride among the Railway fraternity about his enduring legacy.
To commemorate Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, a cultural programme was organised by the Cultural Team of Eastern Railway Headquarters and Kanchrapara Workshop, showcasing tribal culture and depicting Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s courageous struggle against British rule.
Eastern Railway reaffirmed its commitment to honouring national icons and promoting cultural and historical awareness among its employees through such meaningful observances.
