Announcement of Rs. 25 lakh each for Gondwana Samajik Bhavan in Bhanupratappur and Durgkondal
Appeal for participation in the campaign “One tree in the name of mother”
Raipur, 05 June 2025
Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai today attended the closing ceremony of the two-day Budhalpen Karsaad and Mandri Mahotsav 2025 organized at Sambalpur High School Karathi in Kanker district as the chief guest. This festival is an important event to preserve the traditional tribal culture and traditions of the region.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister prayed to Budhadev, the revered deity of the tribal society, and prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the state. He said that this festival is a celebration of the tradition and cultural heritage of our ancestors, which is a medium to connect the new generation to its roots. Congratulating the organizers, the Chief Minister said that today is also World Environment Day. Under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign being run by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, he appealed to all the people to plant a tree in the name of their mother.
In the program, Chief Minister Shri Sai announced Rs 25 lakh each for construction of building of Gondwana Samaj in Bhanu Pratappur and Durgukandal, Rs 10 lakh each for construction of shed in 12 parganas of Gondwana Samaj, Rs 5 lakh each for construction of shed in 5 circles, and construction of building of Gram Panchayat Sambalpur.
The Chief Minister said that after the formation of the government in Chhattisgarh, 18 lakh houses were approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, out of which 3 lakh people have also been given Griha Pravesh by Prime Minister Shri Modi. He informed that for the economic empowerment of women in the state, many innovations like Mahtari Vandan Yojana, Chief Minister’s Tirth Yatra Yojana, Tendu Patta Bonus Yojana, Sushasan Tihar, Dharti Aaba Gram Utkarsh Yojana, PM Janman Yojana and Home Stay Yojana have been implemented.
The Chief Minister informed that so far Atal Digital Seva Kendras (Common Service Centers) have been opened in 1460 Gram Panchayats with the aim of providing banking facilities in villages. In the coming time, Atal Digital Seva Kendras will be started in every Panchayat. In the program, the Chief Minister handed over a cheque of Rs 75 lakh to Collector Shri Nilesh Kumar Mahadev Kshirsagar as an incentive to the aspiring development blocks by NITI Aayog. On this occasion, the Chief Minister honored talented students and launched the Mawa Modol Manthan Yojana. Through this scheme, employment-oriented training will be given to the youth according to their interest. The Chief Minister also honored five TB-free Gram Panchayats of the district.
The program was also addressed by Kanker MP Shri Bhojraj Nag, Antagarh MLA Shri Vikramdev Usendi, Bhanupratappur MLA Smt. Savitri Mandavi and Kanker MLA Shri Asharam Netam. All the speakers described this event as a commendable effort towards keeping the tribal culture alive. Colourful cultural programs were presented in the festival under the chairmanship of Shri Harish Chandra Kawade, President of Gondwana Samaj Coordination Committee Bhanupratappur. Young men and women dressed in traditional costumes gave wonderful presentations of folk dances, due to which the entire campus was colored in the color of the festival.
On this occasion, District Panchayat Chairman Smt. Kiran Nareti, Chairman of Fisheries Welfare Board Mr. Bharat Matiara, former MP Mr. Mohan Mandavi, former MLA Mr. Devlal Dugga and Mrs. Sumitra Markole, senior officials, a large number of villagers, public representatives and students were present.
