The tribes of Gond and Baiga will be informed about scientific advancements related to health issues through various cultural programmes. A radio programme of 26 episodes will be broadcast for the Gond tribe wherein they will be informed about various health issues.
While informing about the events Vikas Tyagi, Scientist of Vigyan Prasar told the media persons on Friday that this is the fourth and fifth programme of tribal awareness series.
In association with Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology (MPCST) the events are being organised.
Informing about the events, Project Coordinator Sudha Anupam said that a series of Nukkad Natak (street plays) will be held in over 150 schools and 100 community centers of Gond and Baiga tribe.
Besides, the serial which will be broadcasted is purely written in Gond regional language so that a connection could be created with people.
The script of the serial is written by a renowned writer Dinesh Rai and the voice over is given by tribal artists and some artists from Hum theatre Troupe, Bhopal, informed Sudha.
Vikas Tyagi said that such kind of events will prove to be a boon for the tribes.
On asking about the impact on the tribal people till now, Vikas emphasized about the growing knowledge in young tribal generation.
He said, “We have received a positive response from the school students, college students and even the people above 35 years of age.
This gives us encouragement.” he street plays on the topic universe, earth, environment, science, technology and other issues are being performed.
Further, the serial will go on-air from the month of August.
It is a 26 episodic radio serial which will be broadcasted form Jabalpur and Jagdalpur AIR centers.
On the occasion, Director General of MPCST Naveen Chandra was also present.