Raipur. The history of tribal society is linked with the first footsteps of man on earth. Tribal culture has kept Lord Shri Ram in its heart. Lord Ram spent his exile in Chhattisgarh, it was here that he ate the berries of Mother Shabari. The question of tribal identity is a question related to the identity of India’s eternal tradition. CM Vishnudev Sai said these things in a seminar organized on the topic of tribal identity, survival and development at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur on Thursday.
He (CM Vishnudev) said that it is a matter of pride for us that today we have got the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is sensitive towards the identity and heritage of tribal communities. Today our sister Draupadi Murmu from the tribal community is at the highest position in India. Tribal society is a culturally rich society. This society vocally opposes evil practices. Tribal Pride Day was celebrated across the country from 13 to 15 November on the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remembering the contribution of tribal leaders to protect the culture of India and the independence of the country. The Chief Minister shared important information related to the traditions, culture and customs of the tribal society, Teej-festivals and the schemes being run by the government for tribal upliftment.
PM Modi praised Jashpur Padyatra
Chief Minister Sai (CM Vishnudev) said that the Padyatra organized in Jashpur district on November 13 was so successful that the Prime Minister of the country Narendra Modi openly praised it and described such events as important in the development and upliftment of the tribal society. He said that the national event organized on the occasion of Tribal Pride Day gave a beautiful opportunity to the tribal communities coming from other states to know and understand each other’s culture. Sai said that former Prime Minister Atal ji, during his tenure, first created a separate Ministry of Tribal Welfare and laid a strong foundation for the development of tribals.
Many schemes for tribal society
He (CM Vishnudev) said that we are making our plans and policies to establish equality of opportunities in the plains and tribal areas so that every community of Chhattisgarh has equal opportunities for development and the tribal society overcomes its natural and geographical complexities. While doing this, we can join the main stream of development of India as a whole. When we protect the identity of tribal communities, preserve and promote their culture, glorify their history and their heroes, then the fame of Mother India will definitely increase and she will be glorified.
ongoing tribal village upliftment campaign
Chief Minister (CM Vishnudev) said that for the overall development of tribal communities of India, Modi is running schemes like PM Janman Yojana and Dharti Aaba Tribal Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. These schemes are proving to be revolutionary schemes to bring change in the lives of tribal communities. Apart from this, many schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme have provided great support to the tribal communities. In the last 11 months, Chhattisgarh government has taken rapid steps to establish peace in Bastar region. A unique initiative has been taken to take government schemes to remote areas through the Niyad Nella Naar scheme. 34 new camps of security forces have been opened in Bastar region and villagers are getting the benefits of government schemes in about 96 villages.
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Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap said that such events are necessary so that the coming generations know about the glorious history of tribal great heroes. It is our responsibility to carry their values to the next generation. He said that the tribal society has always worked towards the conservation of nature.
Main speaker of the seminar, Atul Jog, said that the tribal society has done the work of human service without any selfishness. A beautiful example of this was also seen in the announcements of Padma Awards, in which a large number of people from the tribal community were included.
Pawan Sai and Anurag Jain also addressed the seminar. Secretary, Higher Education Department, Shri Prasanna R. On this occasion, he gave information about the schemes being run by Chhattisgarh government for the students of tribal community.
