New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually participated in the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations from Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, marking the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda and inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 246 development projects worth approximately Rs 3,000 crore aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving the quality of life of tribal communities across the country.

The projects focus on key sectors, including education, healthcare, livelihood generation and community infrastructure, with an emphasis on improving access to essential services and promoting the overall development of tribal populations.

As part of the programme, the Prime Minister inau...