CM Vishnu Dev Sai : Many schemes are run in Chhattisgarh for the overall development of tribal communities.
- Chief Minister addressed the seminar organized on the topic of tribal identity, existence and development.
CM Vishnu Dev Sai : 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 traditionChief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai said this while addressing a one-day seminar organized on the topic of tribal identity, survival and development at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur today.He said that it is a matter of pride for us that today we have got the leadership of the famous Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi who is sensitive towards the identity and heritage of the tribal communities. Today our sister from the tribal community, Mrs. Draupadi Murmu is occupying the highest position in India.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the tribal society is a culturally rich society. This society vocally opposes evil practices. Remembering the contribution of tribal leaders in protecting the culture of India and the independence of the country.On the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Tribal Pride Day was celebrated across the country from 13 to 15 November. 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.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the Padyatra organized in Jashpur district on November 13 was so successful that the Prime Minister of the country, Shri 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.Shri Sai said that former Prime Minister Shri Atal ji during his tenure was the first to create a separate Ministry of Tribal Welfare and laid a strong foundation for the development of tribals.
He 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 tribal societies can overcome their natural and geographical complexities and join the main stream of development of entire India. 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.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that for the overall development of the tribal communities of India, Modi ji 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.
Forest Minister Shri 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.
The main speaker of the seminar, Shri 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.
The seminar was also addressed by Mr. Pawan Sai and Mr. Anurag Jain. 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.