The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked affiliated schools to observe Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (JJGD) 2026 from 1 November to 15 November, 2026. The 15-day celebration will honour tribal freedom fighters and highlight the culture, heritage, history, and contributions of tribal communities to Indian society.
This will be the sixth nationwide observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, which has been celebrated since 2021.
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What Is the Focus of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2026?
The celebration aims to help you understand the contribution of tribal freedom fighters to India’s freedom struggle, while also learning about tribal traditions, art, culture, and heritage.
Schools have been encouraged to organise meaningful activities that promote awareness about tribal history and motivate students to help preserve India’s cultural heritage.
General Guidelines for Schools
CBSE has asked schools to ensure active participation of students and other stakeholders.
The celebrations should:
- Be conducted from 1 to 15 November, 2026
- Include wide student participation
- Promote messages related to tribal culture and heritage
- Include activities connected with education, health, livelihoods, and socio-economic development
- Display the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) logo prominently on banners, hoardings, and publicity material
- Display banners and hoardings at prominent places in educational institutions and other suitable locations
Suggested Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Activities
Schools may organise floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda and other tribal freedom fighters.
Other suggested activities include:
- Age-appropriate workshops on tribal art, dance, music, crafts, and culture.
- Sessions on tribal contributions to Indian society and the freedom struggle.
- Activities related to environmental protection.
- Honouring tribal achievers, scholars, and other accomplished personalities.
- Student outreach with tribal communities.
- Swachhata activities and plantation drives.
- Each One Teach One.
- Participation through NSS, NCC, MyBharat, and other community-based initiatives.
- Tribal dance, drama, music, painting, and traditional arts and crafts.
- Quizzes on tribal freedom fighters, culture, heritage, and history.
Competitions Schools Can Organise
CBSE has also suggested several student competitions:
| Activity | Suggested Theme |
| Painting | My Tribe, My Heritage |
| Story Writing | Stories from My Tribal Heritage |
| Poetry | Voices of Tribal India |
| Essay Writing | Tribal Contributions to India’s Freedom Struggle |
| Short Write-up | Tribal freedom fighters, heritage, traditional knowledge, art and culture |
| Photography | Tribal Life, Culture and Traditions |
| Traditional Art & Craft | My Community’s Art |
| Dance | Traditional or tribal dance performances |
| Music | Tribal and folk music performances |
| Drama | Tribal history, culture, traditions, and freedom struggle |
| Nukkad Natak | Heritage, education, health, livelihoods, environment, and social development |
| Quiz | Know Your Tribe, Know Your Heritage |
| Slogan/Tagline | Preserve, Protect, and Celebrate Tribal Heritage |
For short write-ups, CBSE has suggested a length of 250-300 words.
Where Should Schools Upload Activity Details?
Schools may upload photographs, videos, and a brief write-up of their activities on the Ministry of Tribal Affairs designated JJGD portal:
https://adiprasaran.tribal.gov.in/JJGD/
Schools may also upload brief activity details, photographs, and videos through:
https://forms.gle/ikvsi9mJJ764kfvBA
The uploaded information should include the number of events, event date, type of activity, number of participants, brief write-up, photographs, and videos.
Activities already completed may be uploaded immediately. Details of later events should be uploaded within one week after the event concludes.
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Final Takeaway
The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2026 celebration gives you an opportunity to learn about tribal freedom fighters, traditions, history and cultural heritage through workshops, outreach programmes and creative competitions. CBSE-affiliated schools should organise activities between 1 and 15 November 2026 and upload the required documentation through the designated portals.
Source
CBSE Official Circular, 30 October 2026: Click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per CBSE, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the Government of India.
