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{{Short description|Day of the formation of the state of Jharkhand}}

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{{Infobox holiday
| holiday_name = Jharkhand Day
| type = State
| image = Jharkhand map for WLM-IN.svg
| imagesize =
| caption =
| nickname = Jharkhand Day, Jharkhand Sthapna Divas
| observedby = [[Jharkhand]], India
| litcolor =
| longtype =
| significance = Marks the formation of the state of [[Jharkhand]] from [[Bihar]]
| begins =
| ends =
| scheduling = Same day each year
| date = 15 November
| duration = 1 day
| frequency = Annual
| celebrations = Official ceremonies, cultural programmes
| observances = Government functions, award distribution, cultural events
| relatedto = [[Janjatiya Gaurav Divas]]
| official_name = ''Jhārkhaṇḍ Sthāpana Divasa''
}}

'''Jharkhand Day''' is the state foundation day of [[Jharkhand]], observed annually on 15 November.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why is November 15 Celebrated as Jharkhand Foundation Day? History and Key Facts |url=https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/why-is-november-15-celebrated-as-jharkhand-foundation-day-history-and-key-facts-8662099.html |access-date=2025-09-13 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-15 |title=Jharkhand Foundation Day: All you need to know about this day |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/jharkhand-foundation-day-all-you-need-to-know-about-this-day-11623681.html |access-date=2025-09-13 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> On this day in 2000, Jharkhand was carved out of southern districts of [[Bihar]] to become the 28th state of [[India]] under the [[Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jharkhand Sthapna Diwas |url=https://utsav.gov.in/view-event/jharkhand-sthapna-diwas |access-date=13 Sep 2025 |website=utsav.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jharkhand Statehood Day (November 15) |url=https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2023/nov/doc20231115270601.pdf |access-date=13 Sep 2025 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2017-11-15 |title=PM Modi greets Jharkhand on its foundation day |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-modi-greets-jharkhand-foundation-day-1502528560.html |access-date=2025-09-13 |website=The Statesman |language=en}}</ref>

== History ==
The demand for a separate state of Jharkhand originated in the early 20th century with organisations such as the [[Jharkhand Party]], which sought recognition of the distinct cultural and tribal identity of the region.<ref name="JagranJosh">{{cite web |title=Jharkhand Foundation Day 2023: Date, history and significance |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/jharkhand-foundation-day-1573730974-1 |website=Jagran Josh |date=15 November 2019 |access-date=13 September 2025}}</ref> After decades of political movements and deliberations, the [[Parliament of India]] passed the [[Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000]], during the tenure of the [[National Democratic Alliance|NDA]] government led by Prime Minister [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-11-15 |title=Atal Bihari Vajpayee's willpower brought Jharkhand state into existence: PM Modi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/atal-bihari-vajpayees-willpower-brought-jharkhand-state-into-existence-pm-modi/articleshow/87710383.cms |access-date=2025-09-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=archive |first=From our online |date=2018-08-23 |title=Tributes flow for Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Jharkhand's creator |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/Aug/23/tributes-flow-for-atal-bihari-vajpayee-jharkhands-creator-1861629.html |access-date=2025-09-13 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2024-11-06 |title=Seven CMs, Three President's Rule: Jharkhand Saw It All In 24 Years |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!state/seven-cms-three-presidents-rule-jharkhand-saw-in-all-in-24-years-enn24110602169 |access-date=2025-09-13 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en}}</ref> The Act came into effect on 15 November 2000, and [[Babulal Marandi]] was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the newly created state.<ref>{{cite web |title=Formation of Jharkhand |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/life-style/why-is-november-15-celebrated-as-jharkhand-foundation-day-history-and-key-facts-837862 |website=The Hans India |date=15 November 2023 |access-date=13 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-15 |title=Jharkhand Chief Minister |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/politics/jharkhand-chief-minister/articleshow/98658930.cms |access-date=2025-09-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukul |first=Sushim |date=2024-02-01 |title=12 chief ministers in 23 years: How Jharkhand is a political minefield |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/jharkhand-hemant-soren-ed-mla-state-assembly-election-shibu-kalpana-sita-basant-madhu-koda-babulal-marandi-2495991-2024-02-01 |access-date=2025-09-13 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== Significance ==
The date coincides with the birth anniversary of [[Birsa Munda]], a tribal freedom fighter and folk hero of the region.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-11-15 |title=J'khand celebrates 24th Statehood Day on Birsa Munda's birth anniv |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/jharkhands-24th-statehood-day-celebrated-with-tributes-to-birsa-munda/articleshow/115342456.cms |access-date=2025-09-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Since 2021, the Government of India has also observed 15 November as [[Janjatiya Gaurav Divas]] (Tribal Pride Day) in honour of Birsa Munda and the contribution of tribal communities to the freedom struggle.<ref>{{cite web |title=Government declares November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1769383 |website=Press Information Bureau |date=10 November 2021 |access-date=13 September 2025}}</ref> Jharkhand Foundation Day highlights the cultural heritage of the state and acknowledges the contribution of its tribal communities in shaping its identity.<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2020-11-15 |title=Leaders pay tributes to Birsa Munda, greet Jharkhand on Foundation Day |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/leaders-pay-tributes-to-birsa-munda-greet-jharkhand-on-foundation-day/article33101535.ece |access-date=2025-09-13 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Observance ==
The state government organises official ceremonies in the capital city, [[Ranchi]], including parades, cultural events, and distribution of state awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-11-22 |title=Jharkhand Foundation Day: Governor honours Shaurya Chakra awardee Md Javed |url=https://avenuemail.in/jharkhand-foundation-day-governor-honours-shaurya-chakra-awardee-md-javed/ |access-date=2025-09-15 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jharkhand Foundation Day: झारखंड स्थापना दिवस, मोरहाबादी मैदान से समारोह का लाइव प्रसारण - Jharkhand Foundation Day Today: Jharkhand Foundation Day Celebrations Broadcast Live In All Districts From Morhabadi Maidan Ranchi |url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/ranchi-jharkhand-foundation-day-today-celebrations-broadcast-live-in-all-districts-from-morhabadi-maidan-ranchi-23204665.html |access-date=2025-09-15 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> Schools, colleges and civic organisations across Jharkhand also conduct programmes to mark the occasion.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-11-15 |title=Loyola School Jamshedpur celebrates 23rd Jharkhand Diwas with cultural splendor |url=https://avenuemail.in/loyola-school-jamshedpur-celebrates-23rd-jharkhand-diwas-with-cultural-splendor/ |access-date=2025-09-13 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Bihar Day]]
* [[Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava|Chhattisgarh Day]]
* [[Uttar Pradesh Day]]
* [[Janjatiya Gaurav Divas]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Culture of Jharkhand]]
[[Category:November observances]]
[[Category:History of Jharkhand (1947–present)]]
[[Category:Indian state foundation days]]

Jharkhand Day - Revision history

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