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IIT Madras organizes Intl Conf on 150 Years of Bhagwan Birsa Munda

Chennai, June 21 (UNI) The two-day International conference on ‘Tribal Resistance, Resilience
and Reimagining Future: Celebrating 150 Years of Bhagwan Birsa Munda’ was inaugurated at the
IIT-Madras here on Saturday.
The conference, organised by the IIT-M Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, featured scholars, and community leaders engaging with themes of tribal history, resistance movements, identity, and future possibilities.
Inaugurating the event, Triupura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu said the indigenous knowledge of the tribe of India needs integration with the modern life styles including science and technology.
He highlighted the schemes of the Government of India for the upliftment and preservation of people, legacy, and heritage of the tribal communities of the nation.
IIT-Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti the highlighted this event as the first tribal conference held by the Institute and underlined the contributions of Bhagwan Bisra Munda during the freedom struggle and his help towards the people as a doctor.
He also emphasized the need of research in various aspects of life among our tribal population.
As part of ‘Janjatiya Gaurav’ (Tribal Pride) celebration, a Cultural Evening was held today in the campus, showcasing tribal art and cultural performances from tribal groups of the Nilgiri Hills and Northeast East India.
Prof. Rajesh Kumar, Head, , Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras, Prof Sathyanarayan N. Gummadi, Dean (Students), IIT Madras, said, “Tribal movements in the history
of modern India are symbols of resilience and resistance against the ruthless colonial oppression.
In this grand celebration we have focused on a wide range of topics including the life and the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. We are hosting eighty speakers across the globe.”
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