Jharkhand Day is the state foundation day of Jharkhand, observed annually on 15 November.[1][2] 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.[3][4][5]
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.[6] After decades of political movements and deliberations, the Parliament of India passed the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000, during the tenure of the NDA government led by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.[7][8][9] 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.[10][11][12]
Significance
The date coincides with the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a tribal freedom fighter and folk hero of the region.[13] 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.[14] Jharkhand Foundation Day highlights the cultural heritage of the state and acknowledges the contribution of its tribal communities in shaping its identity.[15]
Observance
The state government organises official ceremonies in the capital city, Ranchi, including parades, cultural events, and distribution of state awards.[16][17] Schools, colleges and civic organisations across Jharkhand also conduct programmes to mark the occasion.[18]
See also
References
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- ↑ Jharkhand Foundation Day: All you need to know about this day. Firstpost(2022-11-15). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ Jharkhand Sthapna Diwas. utsav.gov.in. Retrieved 13 Sep 2025.
- ↑ Jharkhand Statehood Day (November 15). pib.gov.in. Retrieved 13 Sep 2025.
- ↑ PM Modi greets Jharkhand on its foundation day, IANS. The Statesman(2017-11-15). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ Jharkhand Foundation Day 2023: Date, history and significance. Jagran Josh(15 November 2019). Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ Atal Bihari Vajpayee's willpower brought Jharkhand state into existence: PM Modi. The Times of India(2021-11-15). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ Tributes flow for Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Jharkhand's creator, archive, From our online. The New Indian Express(2018-08-23). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ Seven CMs, Three President's Rule: Jharkhand Saw It All In 24 Years, Bharat, E. T. V.. ETV Bharat News(2024-11-06). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ Formation of Jharkhand. The Hans India(15 November 2023). Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ Jharkhand Chief Minister. The Times of India(2023-03-15). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ 12 chief ministers in 23 years: How Jharkhand is a political minefield, Mukul, Sushim. India Today(2024-02-01). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ J'khand celebrates 24th Statehood Day on Birsa Munda's birth anniv. The Times of India(2024-11-15). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ↑ Government declares November 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. Press Information Bureau(10 November 2021). Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ Leaders pay tributes to Birsa Munda, greet Jharkhand on Foundation Day. The Hindu(2020-11-15). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ↑ Jharkhand Foundation Day: Governor honours Shaurya Chakra awardee Md Javed. The Avenue Mail(2022-11-22). Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ↑ 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. Jagran. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
- ↑ Loyola School Jamshedpur celebrates 23rd Jharkhand Diwas with cultural splendor. The Avenue Mail(2023-11-15). Retrieved 2025-09-13.