Lok Sabha Question No. 4898 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-23
Subject: Janjati Gaurav Book by IGNCA
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

## †4898

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 rd  MARCH, 2026

## JANJATI GAURAV BOOK BY IGNCA

## †4898. DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Indira  Gandhi National Centre  for Arts (IGNCA) has  authored/published a book titled "Janjati Gaurav";
- (b) if so, the purpose, content and brief description thereof;
- (c) whether the book mentions tribal heroes associated with Mangarh Dham and sacrifices made by them;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the  Government is implementing any heritage conservation work or writing projects across the country to protect the martyrdom sites of tribal heroes, documentation and creation of literature about their heroic work deeds;
- (f) if so, the details thereof;
- (g) whether  the  Government  plans  to  produce  a  film  or  web  series  on  historical  tribal  sacrifices such as that of Lord Birsa Munda or Mangarh Dham; and
- (h) whether  the  Government  contemplates  or  proposes  to  take  any  action  on  the  proposal  under consideration to declare Mangarh Dham a national monument?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) & (b) : Yes, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) has published a book titled 'Janjati  Gaurav'  as  part  of  its  efforts  to  document  and  disseminate  knowledge  on  the  history, culture, and contributions of India's tribal communities.

The publication highlights the significant role of tribal societies in the freedom struggle as well as in nation-building. It brings together historical narratives, archival sources, and scholarly interpretations  relating  to  prominent  tribal  leaders  and  movements  from  different  regions  of  the country.

The  book  also  aims  to  promote  wider  awareness  of  tribal  heritage,  valor,  and  cultural  traditions among scholars, students, and the general public.

(c)  &  (d)  :  The  publication  includes  references  to  tribal  resistance  movements  and  highlights  the contributions of heroic figures associated with the freedom struggle.  It also refers to the sacrifices of tribal heroes connected with Mangarh Dham, a site historically linked to the tribal uprising led by Govind Guru and the martyrdom of numerous tribal freedom fighters.

(e) & (f) : With a view to acknowledge the contributions of tribal freedom fighters and to document, preserve  and  exhibit  rich  tribal  cultural  heritage,  the  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  has  sanctioned eleven  Tribal  Freedom  Fighters  Museums  across  ten  States.  In  addition,  ethnographic  museums have also been sanctioned by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to showcase rare artefacts, traditional attire,  ornaments,  weapons,  and  other  elements  reflecting  the  life  and  culture  of  various  tribal communities.

Furthermore, through its research divisions and collaborative initiatives with scholars and cultural institutions,  the  IGNCA  contributes  to  the  documentation  of  tribal  heritage,  oral  traditions,  and historical  narratives,  including  literature  and  publications  highlighting  the  contributions  and martyrdom of tribal leaders across the country.

(g) : No such plan is under consideration.

(h)  :  At  present,  no  such  proposal  is  under  consideration  to  declare  Mangarh  Dham  a  national monument.

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