Governor CP Radhakrishnan, while addressing the program 'Tribal Youth Art and Cultural Samagam 2024' organized by Vikas Bharti Bishunpur today at Arogya Bhawan Complex, Ranchi, said that the life of Swami Vivekananda makes us confident and dedicated to make the nation more powerful and inspires to work. Vikas Bharti has been continuously working towards the uplift of tribes for the last 41 years, for this the organization deserves praise. This institute has also done remarkable work in the direction of education, employment, women self-reliance, skill development and environmental protection.
The Governor said that tribal communities are nature lovers. They know a lot about herbs. Traditional skills are part of their heritage, there is a need to further hone their traditional skills. Jharkhand is the top state in terms of mineral wealth. We can make overall development by using this resource and making joint efforts. For this, youth power will also have to come forward. The Prime Minister believes that the concept of holistic development will come to fruition only when there is economic, social and cultural development of the people living in remote villages. He said that it is a matter of pride for us that a woman from the tribal community is adorning the post of President. Continuous work is being done by the Minister of Tribal Affairs and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Arjun Munda for the development of the tribes of the state. He has given more than 85 Eklavya schools to Jharkhand.
The Governor visited various stalls and also saw the art of iron making by the Asur tribe.
The second day of the program started today at Arogya Bhawan-1, Vikas Bharti Bishunpur, Bariatu Ranchi with garlanding the statue of Swami Vivekananda, by Principal Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Bhaveshanand. He told the youth how today's youth can be inspired by the life of Vivekananda and become aware of their future.
The program was inaugurated by the chief guest Governor CP Radhakrishnan, by playing drums. The function was presided over by Union Minister Arjun Munda,. In his address, he informed the people present about the various works done by the Government of India for the promotion of tribal society and the upcoming schemes to be done and also appreciated the new works done by Vikas Bharti for the tribal promotion every day.
Other guests on the occasion were Devvrat Pahan, Area Sanghchalak, Rajya Sabha MP, Sameer Oraon, Sanjay Seth, Lok Sabha MP, Ranchi, Sunil Soren, Lok Sabha MP, Dumka, Asha Lakra, National Secretary, BJP among other dignitaries.
On this occasion, traditional dances, songs and musical instruments were performed through the stage by 18 different tribal groups according to their respective culture and also various projects under the organization (Agriculture Science Centre, Jan Shikshan Sansthan etc.) were organized in 19 stalls. A live exhibition was also presented through this medium.
On this occasion, about 10,000 tribal youth and girls from far-flung villages of Jharkhand state arrived in Ranchi for the programme.