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Mizoram University celebrated the "Contribution of Tribal Heroes in Freedom Struggle" under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav programme on 7th October, 2022. The exhibition was organized in collaboration with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) with support from Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram and Steel Authority of India Ltd. The programme started with an introduction from Prof. K. Robin, Head, Dept. of History and Ethnography, Mizoram University.

Shri Kedar A Kulkarni from the Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram delivered a speech on the significance of the exhibition which was followed by Prof. Lalngurliana Sailo, Dept. of History and Ethnography who was the resource person for the programme. He shared a few words on the contributions made by our forefathers during the freedom struggle. Chief Guest Dr. K. Beichhua, Hon'ble Minister, Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Govt. of Mizoram and Shri Ananta Nayak, Hon'ble Member, NCST who was the Guest of Honour also addressed the gathering.

Shri. Konthang Touthang, Joint Secretary, NCST shared the roles of NCST and interacted with the students. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a Constitutional body established under Article 338A of the Constitution of India. The Commission is constituted by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. To protect the rights of Scheduled Tribes and to monitor the development plans drawn for them, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has been given a special Contitutional status. Mizoram University Vice Chancellor Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao addressed the gathering which was followed by a vote of thanks from Dr. R. Zonuntluanga, Jt. Registrar and Liaison Officer (ST/SC), MZU.

The tribal society of India has always been an integral part of Indian civilization and culture with its spiritual traditions, unique customs, and the high virtues of life. Whenever the country's security was at stake, tribal society stood strong to protect the nation by their valor and sacrifice. When the Britishers started to expand their empire in India, tribal society was among the first to give them a tough time from their humble forest lands.
The tribal society never accepted the slavery of the British and thus strong resistance against the British Rule became a frequent occurrence. Be it the Pahariya movement led by Tilka Manjhi, the rebellion of the Koya tribe, the armed struggle by the Kol tribe, the struggle under the leadership of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the Santhal rebellion in guidance of Siddhu and Kanhu, the great sacrifice of Mangarh many movements by the Bhils or be it the Naga movement in the commands of Rani Gaidelyu, there has been a rich tradition of sacrifice and rebellions of the tribal society against the British.
Apart from organized movements and rebellions, there is a long list of individual sacrifices as well by the tribal society. in truth, thousands of heroes who sacrificed for the freedorn of the nation couldn't even make it to the pages of history! Even today, many such folk songs and stories are prevalent in the tribal society which underline the struggle of the tribal society with the British Rulers. Countless salutes to the sacrifice made by the tribal society for the freedom of India. Programmes on the theme "Tribal Heroes in India's Freedom Struggle" are being held across the country in more than 100 universities whose purpose is to introduce the tribal youth to the contributions and sacrifices of the tribal community in the freedom struggle.