- National President Shri Nitin Naveen will be the chief guest , the glorious heritage , culture and contribution of the tribal society in nation building will be highlighted.
- State in-charge Smt. Smriti Irani visited Dussehra ground and took stock of the preparations , instructed the officials to complete all the arrangements within the time limit.
- A special exhibition will be organised on schemes related to education , health , livelihood , agriculture , women empowerment and employment in tribal areas.
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a grand state-level Tribal Pride Day will be organized on November 15 in Dharamjaigarh of Raigarh district. National President Shri Nitin Naveen will attend the function as the chief guest. Through this event, the glorious heritage , rich culture , traditions , folk knowledge of the tribal society and their historical contribution to nation-building will be made known to the people. Along with this, the common citizens will also be informed about the efforts being made for the social , economic and educational empowerment of the tribal communities and the public welfare schemes of the government.
State in-charge Smt. Smriti Irani reached the Dussehra ground in Dharamjaigarh today to review the preparations for the state-level function. She inspected the venue and took detailed information about the stage construction , seating arrangements , barricading , transportation , security , parking and other necessary arrangements. She instructed the concerned officials to ensure all arrangements keeping in mind the convenience of the guests attending the program and the general public and to complete the preparations within the stipulated time limit.
Smt. Smriti Irani also inspected the exhibition stalls being prepared by various departments at the venue. She inquired about the public welfare schemes displayed at the stalls , departmental achievements, and the benefits being provided to tribal beneficiaries. She urged officials to make the exhibition attractive , informative, and useful to the public , so that the general public , especially the younger generation, can gain better information about the achievements , rich traditions, and government schemes of tribal society .
On this occasion, National Vice President Mrs. Lata Usendi , Agriculture Minister and Minister in-charge of Raigarh district Mr. Ramvichar Netam , Forest Minister Mr. Kedar Kashyap , Finance Minister and Raigarh MLA Mr. O.P. Chaudhary , Lok Sabha MP Mr. Radheshyam Rathiya , Rajya Sabha MP Mr. Devendra Pratap Singh and officers of the district administration were present.
- The glorious heritage of the tribal society and its contribution to nation building will be honoured.
State in-charge Smt. Smriti Irani said that the celebration of Tribal Pride Day is important as a strong bridge between Chhattisgarh’s cultural identity and national unity. This occasion is not only to pay tribute to the sacrifices of tribal heroes , but also to draw inspiration from their struggle , courage, and self-respect and further strengthen the participation of tribal society in inclusive development , social harmony, and the creation of a self-reliant India.
He said that the message of Tribal Pride Day and Pride Week, organized on the birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda, is that the history of tribal society is not merely a saga of struggle and sacrifice , but also an invaluable legacy of India’s civilization , culture , self-respect, and nation-building. Respecting and preserving this heritage is an important foundation for realizing the resolve for a developed India and a developed Chhattisgarh.
Mrs. Irani said that it is essential to introduce the younger generation to the glorious history , traditional knowledge, and cultural heritage of tribal communities. Celebrating Tribal Pride Day will play an important role in this direction. It will provide an opportunity to showcase the cultural identity , historical contributions, and glorious traditions of tribal communities on a wider scale.
- A special exhibition will be held to showcase the public welfare schemes and achievements of various departments.
Various departments will set up special exhibition stalls at the state-level Tribal Pride Day celebrations. These will showcase the government’s public welfare schemes , departmental achievements, and activities conducted for tribal beneficiaries. Through the exhibitions , citizens will be informed about the efforts being made in the areas of education , health , livelihoods , agriculture , women’s empowerment , skill development, and employment in tribal areas.
Various departments, including the Health Department , Women and Child Development Department , Agriculture and Allied Departments , Forest Department , Energy Department , Panchayat and Rural Development Department, and Industries and Employment Department, will showcase their schemes and achievements at the exhibition. These stalls will provide citizens with information about the schemes and an opportunity to learn more closely about the efforts being made for the social and economic empowerment of tribal communities.
Instructions have been given to prepare the exhibition in such a way that citizens attending the event can easily obtain adequate information about the benefits of the schemes , their associated processes, and departmental activities. Particular emphasis has been placed on introducing the younger generation to the achievements , traditional knowledge, and cultural heritage of tribal society.
- Complete preparations within the stipulated time frame with mutual coordination: Finance Minister Shri O.P. Chaudhary
Finance Minister Shri O.P. Chaudhary, while reviewing the preparations for the event, directed the officials of the concerned departments to coordinate with each other and complete all arrangements within the stipulated timeframe. He said that special attention should be paid to the convenience of the guests and the general public attending the event. The stage , seating arrangements , security , transportation , parking, and other necessary arrangements should be ensured in a systematic manner.
Mr. Chaudhary placed special emphasis on making the exhibition stalls of various departments attractive , informative, and useful to the public. He said that visitors to the exhibition should receive clear and useful information regarding various government schemes , the process for availing them, and departmental activities.
The state-level Tribal Pride Day celebration, to be held on November 15th in Dharamjaigarh, will be an important occasion to honor the glorious traditions , rich cultural heritage , historical contributions, and self-respect of tribal society. It will also provide a broad platform for efforts being made for the social , economic, and educational empowerment of tribal communities. Held on the birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda, this celebration will spread the message of tribal pride , cultural preservation , social harmony, and development throughout the state.