- A centre of inspiration and knowledge for students, researchers and the general public.
- More than 2.50 lakh people have visited it in about ten months since its inauguration.
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 01 November 2025 on the occasion of Silver Jubilee year
- Tribal Museum was inaugurated
The Martyr Veer Narayan Singh Tribal Museum, built on the historical background of tribal freedom fighters during British rule on the campus of the Tribal Research and Training Institute in Naya Raipur, is fulfilling its objectives. Tourists from India and abroad are visiting the museum in large numbers, and the museum is becoming a center of inspiration and knowledge for students, researchers, and the general public.
School and college students, as well as a large number of members of the public, are visiting the museum. In the ten months since its opening, more than 250,000 visitors have visited the museum. This includes the Honorable Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, international athletes, foreign tourists, researchers, school and college children, and ordinary citizens.
It is noteworthy that under the guidance of the Tribal Development Department, the construction of the Museum on Tribal Cultural Traditions and the Martyr Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum has been completed at a rapid pace. It has been dedicated to the public due to the continuous efforts of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai and departmental minister Shri Ram Vichar. Principal Secretary of the Tribal Development Department, Shri Bora, has played a significant role in the rapid construction of this museum.
It is noteworthy that this magnificent museum was dedicated to the people by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on November 1, 2025, on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Chhattisgarh State Festival. The Martyr Veer Narayan Singh Memorial cum Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum remains a center of attraction and excitement for visitors.
Principal Secretary of Tribal Development Department, Mr. Sonmani Bora said that it is a matter of pride that the Martyr Veer Narayan Singh Memorial cum Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum, a symbol of the historical glory, valor and sacrifice of the tribal communities in Chhattisgarh, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. Mr. Bora said that a large number of people are visiting the museum, due to which the purpose of building the museum is being fulfilled. People visit the museum in large numbers especially during holidays and festivals. Around 4-5 thousand visitors are visiting the museum on holidays, whereas on normal days 1000-1200 visitors are visiting the museum.
The department is also providing all necessary facilities for visitors. Guides have been provided to provide information about the contributions of tribal freedom fighters. The museum is completely digital. Inside, information can be obtained by scanning QR codes on monitors and through microphones. Additionally, wheelchairs and childcare rooms have been created to accommodate the disabled and women. The museum’s opening has provided employment to local residents. Principal Secretary Mr. Bora stated that the museum’s opening will remind new generations of the valor and courage of their ancestors. It is inspiring not only for tribal communities but for all.
Curator Dr. Anil Virulkar stated that visitors to the museum are experiencing a very enthusiastic atmosphere. Tourists from various states, including Chhattisgarh, and abroad are visiting the museum. Recently, a group of foreign tourists visited the Tribal Museum and highly praised the digital museum. Similarly, during the national DGP conference held in Naya Raipur, a large number of administrative and police officers visited the museum and expressed their appreciation. Additionally, the Army, a team of judges, including the Honorable Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, Shri Surya Kant, administrative trainee officers, school and college students, and a large number of citizens are also visiting. The museum complex provides facilities for tourists and visitors, including clean drinking water, parking, toilets, and an information center. The museum is fully equipped with CCTV. A first-aid station has also been established.
Mrs. Runda Vishwanath Dhruve, who came to visit the museum with her family from Bhandara, Maharashtra, says that she came here after hearing from people in a neighboring village. The memorial museum dedicated to freedom fighters is extremely attractive and vibrant. She, herself a member of the tribal community, says that seeing this vibrant scene makes her feel like she’s watching it all the time. It feels as if it’s actually happening. Seeing these scenes makes us feel proud of our ancestors.
A group of students preparing for UPSC and other competitive exams in Raipur also visited the museum today. Ms. Divyanshi and Ms. Kripa Mandecha said that the scenes depicted in the museum connect us to past events and provide us with valuable educational material from an exam perspective. Both of them said that people outside the state mostly knew Chhattisgarh as a Maoist region. In fact, the museum completed today inspires us to know that this place has an exemplary history and such people should also visit the museum. Similarly, Mr. Patiram Sahu, who came to visit the museum with his family from Doondilhora in Balod district, said that we used to see such scenes only in films, but seeing them in person makes us proud of the freedom fighters of our Chhattisgarh.
