Chhattisgarh: President Draupadi Murmu attended the 'Tribal Pride Day' programme, expressed happiness over this.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : President Smt. Draupadi Murmu today graced the occasion of 'Tribal Pride Day' celebrations organised by the Chhattisgarh Government at Ambikapur, Surguja in Chhattisgarh.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the contribution of tribal communities is a glorious chapter in India's history, the mother of democracy. Examples of this can be seen in ancient republics as well as in many tribal traditions, such as the "Muria Darbar" in Bastar – the parliament of the primitive people.

The President noted that tribal heritage runs deep in various parts of the country, including Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand. He expressed satisfaction that this year the Chhattisgarh government celebrated the Tribal Pride Fortnight on a grand scale from November 1st to 15th.

The President underlined that over the past decade, national-level schemes have been developed and implemented for the development and welfare of tribal communities. Last year, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the 'Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan' was launched. The benefits of this campaign will reach over 50 million tribal brothers and sisters across the country. In 2023, the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Nyay Maha Abhiyan (PM-Janman Abhiyan) was launched for the social and economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). All these schemes are a testament to the priority the government gives to tribal communities.

The President said that to reinvigorate the development efforts of tribal communities, the Government of India has launched the "Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan" during the year of the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. He mentioned that a network of approximately 2 million volunteers is being created across the country under this campaign. He expressed confidence that these volunteers will ensure the development of tribal communities by working at the grassroots level.

The President expressed his satisfaction at the fact that people across the country, including Chhattisgarh, are abandoning the path of Left Wing Extremism and joining the mainstream of development. He stated that with deliberate and well-coordinated efforts by the Central and State governments, it will be possible to eradicate Left Wing Extremism in the near future. He expressed his happiness that over 165,000 participants participated in the recently held "Bastar Olympics." He expressed confidence that by following the ideals of tribal leaders, the people of Chhattisgarh will make invaluable contributions to building a strong, self-reliant, and developed India.