CM Yogi to attend ‘Vimukt Jati Diwas’ program at Bhagidari Bhavan on August 31

Lucknow, Aug 2025 : The Yogi government is committed to bringing the Vimukt Jati community, which has faced historical marginalization, into the mainstream. In this spirit, a grand celebration of ‘Vimukt Jati Diwas’ will be held on August 31 at Bhagidari Bhavan, Lucknow, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as the Chief Guest.

Minister of State for Social Welfare (Independent Charge) Aseem Arun said that members of the Vimukt Jati community from across Uttar Pradesh will participate in the upcoming event, which will serve as a symbol of social inclusion and empowerment. He recalled that on August 31, 1952, the Government of India abolished the draconian Criminal Tribes Act, a colonial-era law that had unjustly branded several communities as criminals and deprived them of their basic rights.

He said that the double-engine government in Uttar Pradesh will celebrate the day as ‘Vimukt Jati Diwas,’ giving the communities respect and a new identity. For the upliftment of Vimukt Jati communities, the Yogi government is implementing several schemes in the field of education, health, and employment.

To make the communities self-reliant, the state government is allotting them land on lease. Under the leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has prioritized inclusive development for Vimukt Jati communities. The schemes being run by the social welfare department are providing these communities with opportunities in education and employment. Through the expansion of health facilities and housing schemes, efforts are being made to raise their standard of living.

Minister Aseem Arun stated that the Yogi government aims to integrate the Vimukt Jati community into mainstream society, ensuring their children gain access to higher education and administrative services.

The event on August 31 will not only promote social harmony but will also underline the government’s sensitivity and commitment towards Vimukt Jati communities. This initiative of the Yogi government is a symbol of new hope and opportunities for the Vimukt Jati community, marking an important step toward making them empowered and Atmanirbhar.