{"id":143182,"date":"2024-11-16T19:11:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T13:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=143182"},"modified":"2024-11-18T09:33:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T04:03:02","slug":"first-bodoland-mahotsav","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/first-bodoland-mahotsav","title":{"rendered":"First Bodoland Mahotsav"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prime Minister Inaugurated the First Bodo Mahotsav in New Delhi to celebrate the <\/span><b>language, literature, and culture of the Bodo community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Prime Minister\u2019s Remarks at the Festival\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He declared the <\/span><b>North East, including Bodoland,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as India\u2019s <\/span><b>Ashtalakshmi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a region of prosperity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He also emphasised mutual trust and efforts to integrate former conflict zones into the mainstream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He also highlighted advancements in healthcare, including new medical colleges and hospitals in Assam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About Bodoland Festival<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bodoland Mahotsav is a<\/span><b> cultural festival<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebrating the language, literature, and culture of the Bodo community.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Objective of the Festival: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To strengthen peace and unity within the Bodo community building a vibrant Bodo society.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Theme:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Peace and Harmony for Prosperous Bharat.&#8221;<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It marks the first festival of unity post the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord, which ended 50 years of conflict.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Cultural Contributions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GI-tagged products like<\/span><b> Dokhona, Gamsa, and Karai-Dakhini <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">showcased.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will also help in promoting weaving and sericulture through the <\/span><b>Bodoland Sericulture Mission.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Tourism Boost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on<\/span><b> Manas National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other natural attractions for creating employment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Sessions &#038; Themes to be discussed at the Festival:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Rich Bodo Culture, Tradition, and Literature Contributing Towards Indian Heritage.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cChallenges and Opportunities of Mother Tongue Medium-of-Instruction Under NEP 2020.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discussions on cultural tourism and building a &#8220;Vibrant Bodoland.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attendees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Over 5,000<\/span><b> cultural and linguistic enthusiasts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from India, Nepal, Bhutan, and other nations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About the Bodo Tribe<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Origin: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bodos (or Boros) are an<\/span><b> ethnolinguistic group<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Assam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Geographical Spread: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily reside in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also found in <\/span><b>Bangladesh, Nepal, and other North-East Indian states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Scheduled Tribe (ST) Status: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized as \u201cBoro\u201d and \u201cBorokachari\u201d under <\/span><b>The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Language: Bodo language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> belongs to the <\/span><b>Tibeto-Burman family<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is included in the <\/span><b>8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, granting it official recognition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Governance in BTR: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administered by the <\/span><b>Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, established under the <\/span><b>Sixth Schedule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Indian Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Bodo Peace Accord (2020): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A landmark agreement between the Central Government, the Assam State Government, and various Bodo groups.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It ended decades of violence and conflict.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also established a framework for <\/span><b>peace, development, and integration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Achievements in Bodoland (Post-Accord):<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of infrastructure for education, health, and culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation of over 4,000 former cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland.Over \u20b9700 crore spent on development projects, with \u20b91500 crore special packages from the Central Government.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-143170 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/164-67389c47b1753.webp\" alt=\"First Bodoland Mahotsav\" width=\"397\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/164-67389c47b1753.webp 617w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/164-67389c47b1753-239x300.webp 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of<\/span><b> Autonomous District Councils (ADCs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in certain tribal areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Article 244A: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outlines the establishment of autonomous districts and councils within the <\/span><b>states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Article 244B:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It defines the powers, functions, and composition of the<\/span><b> ADC.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Article 244C:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It discusses the administrative, judicial, and financial powers of the ADC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It empowers tribal communities to govern themselves and protect their unique cultural identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ADCs are designed to safeguard the rights and cultural identity of tribal communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+CSE+Books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC CSE Books From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Key Functions of ADCs<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legislative Powers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ADCs have the authority to make laws on various matters such as land, forest, water resources, agriculture, and social customs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-143183 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/166-6738a03c029e5.webp\" alt=\"First Bodoland Mahotsav\" width=\"403\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/166-6738a03c029e5.webp 673w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/166-6738a03c029e5-300x208.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><b>Executive Powers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They execute development schemes, welfare programs, and administer local governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Judicial Powers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ADCs can establish local courts to resolve disputes based on customary laws and usages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Powers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ADCs have financial autonomy, enabling them to collect taxes and manage their own finances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cultural Preservation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They promote and preserve the cultural heritage of tribal communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ADCs play a crucial role in the socio-economic development of their respective regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100.043%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 130.811%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Must Read<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.5357%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/editorial-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Daily Editorials<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 80.2753%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><a 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