Chief Minister Attends Oath-Taking Ceremony of Bharatiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh’s Chhattisgarh State Board
Raipur, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the oath-taking ceremony of the Chhattisgarh State Board of the Bharatiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh at the Jan Darshan Hall of the Chief Minister’s Residence in Raipur on July 12. Congratulating the newly appointed office-bearers and members, he said that the state government is fully committed to the holistic development of tribal communities and that tribal development in Chhattisgarh has gained unprecedented momentum. He expressed confidence that the newly constituted State Board would play a significant role in the upliftment of tribal communities, protection of their rights and promotion of social development. Bharatiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh President Shri Prakash Kumar Uikey, Smt Kaushalya Sai, Shri Rajesh Malviya, Shri Kunwar Jitendra Nar Singh Rana, members of the organisation and office-bearers from various states were present on the occasion.
Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that Chhattisgarh is a tribal-majority state, home to several tribal communities, including Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), with their rich traditions, culture and values. He said that the formation of the Chhattisgarh State Board of the Bharatiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh is of great significance in such a state. He noted that the organisation has a distinguished history and has been dedicated to the welfare and upliftment of tribal communities across the country for many years.
He said that the historical importance of the Bharatiya Adim Jati Sevak Sangh can be understood from the fact that India’s first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, served as its first President, while former Prime Minister Shri Morarji Desai also led the prestigious organisation. He congratulated all members of the newly constituted State Board and warmly welcomed office-bearers of the organisation from different parts of the country to Chhattisgarh.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the state government is giving the highest priority to the comprehensive development of tribal regions. He said that the Bastar region has entered a new era of development, with rapid expansion of roads, education, healthcare, drinking water, electricity, communication and other basic infrastructure. Bastar is also gaining recognition at the national and international levels as a tourism destination. Tourists are visiting the region in large numbers to experience its rich tribal culture, natural beauty and traditions, while staying in local homestays and contributing to the rural economy.
He said that for nearly four decades, many areas of Bastar remained outside the mainstream of development, and around 400 villages had not even been formally surveyed. The present government has completed surveys in these villages and accelerated development works. He informed that under the Niyad Nella Nar Yojana, roads, drinking water and other basic facilities have been extended to more than 500 villages. Ration cards are being issued to residents, new fair price shops have become operational and the benefits of various government welfare schemes are being delivered to people at a faster pace.
