CBSE has instructed schools to celebrate tribal pride day. Under this, various activities will be organized in CBSE schools across the country from 1 to 15 November 2026. These programs aim to acquaint the students with the contribution of tribal freedom fighters, tribal culture, art and traditions. Tribal Pride Day is celebrated every year on November 15 to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda.
This year it will be organized for the sixth time. During this period, many programs will be organized in schools as well as at the central and state levels.
CBSE has issued a circular to schools
CBSE has issued a circular in this regard on 30 October 2026. The board has appealed to the heads of all its affiliated schools to celebrate the Tribal Pride Fortnight from November 1 to 15. Schools have been asked to organize programs according to their convenience and the age of the students.
There will be many kinds of activities in schools
Essay writing, elocution, drawing, poetry and quiz competitions can be organized in schools during Tribal Pride Fortnight. Apart from this, programs based on tribal art, music, dance, handicrafts and traditions will also be held.
Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s contribution will be remembered
Tribal Pride Day is celebrated on November 15 to commemorate Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary. The central government had decided to celebrate this date as Tribal Pride Day in the year 2021.
Information about the programs will also have to be given
CBSE has asked schools to protect photographs and videos of events. Schools can upload this information on a special portal of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Apart from this, the details of the programs can also be shared through the google form provided by the board. Tribal Pride Fortnight will not be limited to schools. Various programs will also be organized at the central and state levels during this period.
