5th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest 2024: A Tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 5th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav |
| Dates | 12th to 15th November 2024 |
| Location | Shiksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Organized by | National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) |
| Host | Odisha Model Tribal Educational Society (OMTES) |
| Theme | "A Tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda & Tribal Freedom Fighters" |
| Participants | Over 2,000 tribal students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across India |
| Activities | 35 cultural events including Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Dance, Theatre, and Visual Arts |
| National Level Competition | Winners to participate in National Level Kala Utsav at RIE Bhopal |
| Key Figures | Union Minister for Tribal Affairs: Shri Jual Oram Minister of State for Tribal Affairs: Shri Durgadas Uikey |
| Historical Context | Celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda |
| Objective | Bridging the gap between tribal and mainstream communities through cultural expression |
| Static Points | Details |
| --- | --- |
| State | Odisha |
| Capital | Bhubaneswar |
| Chief Minister | Mohan Charan Majhi |
| Ministry | Ministry of Tribal Affairs |