As part of the observance of Janjatiya Garima Utsav, organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, in association with Development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development Department and KIRTAD, Government of Kerala, the Birsa Munda Unsung Heroes Awards 2026 has been instituted to honor outstanding personalities from tribal communities.

The awards recognize 42 distinguished individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the fields of tribal traditional arts, preservation of language and literature, indigenous knowledge systems, social service, community leadership, education, culture, handicrafts, and grassroots development.

The award presentation ceremony held on 2 June 2026 at 2:30 pm at Mahatma Ayyankali Bhavan, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram.

The function was inaugurated by Hon’ble , with the presidential address of Hon’ble Minister for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes Development and Backward Classes Welfare, Smt. Tulasi.

Hon’ble Minister for Transport, Shri C. P. John, and Hon’ble Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Adv. V. V. Rajesh, will grace the occasion as distinguished guests.

We cordially invite you to attend the Birsa Munda Unsung Heroes Awards 2026 ceremony and be a part of this prestigious event.