Statefarmerswill now be called Birsa Kisan, chief minister Hemant Soren made the announcement on Monday during the International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples celebrations at Project Building in Ranchi. The programme saw the distribution of kisan credit cards (KCC) and rollout of the MukhyamantriPashudhan Yojanafor the current fiscal year. Similar programmes were held simultaneously across all the 24 districts to mark the day.

The term Birsa Kisan will instill a sense of pride in the farmers.Jharkhandis the land of Birsa and several other warriors who laid down their lives for their community and for safeguarding tribal rights and Resources and they played a key role in Indias freedom struggle. But much before the freedom struggle began, our forefathers were already struggling for the cause of our jal, jungle, jameen (land, forest and water). On the other hand, you (farmers) are the ones who feed us and hence, my government has decided to recognize you as Birsa Kisans to provide you with a distinct identity.