The “Namami Devi Narmade” – Seva Yatra initiated by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with the aim of people’s participation is transformed into unforgettable and incredible Yatra. The Yatra is leaving a lasting impression on the lives of people.
The Yatra has completed its 125 days on Sunday. The attachment of people in Mandla district towards the Yatra is still the same as it was on the first day. looking at people’s ecstasy, it seems as if it is the first day of the Yatra. Through the Yatra, the villagers have become aware of their responsibilities towards Narmada river.
Glimpses of development in every village can be seen during the Narmada Seva Yatra. Now toilets have been constructed at regular intervals and are being used also. The villages have been connected by main roads through Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana or Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana.
Mandla district is situated in the midst of Vindhyachal mountains. The district is settled on the lap of the river Narmada flowing in between the mountains. Citizens are now firm on making Narmada free of pollution and also know that they should put their efforts towards the conservation of the Narmada and the environment.
The message being given by the Yatra in the interest of the state is even bigger that the intention with which the Chief Minister Chouhan commenced the Narmada Seva Yatra with people’s participation.
Seva Yatra reaches Gwari Village
After halt at Chirai Dongri village, the Narmada Seva Yatra today proceeded for Gwari village in Mandla district. Villagers in traditional attire accorded a grand welcome to the Yatra in groups in the tribal villages. Tribal women carrying kalash on their heads walked in front of the Yatra. Youth dancing to the tune of Jhanjh-Manjeeras accompanying the Yatra were an added attraction.
Toran Dwar were decorated in the localities in the way of the Yatra and people accompanying the Yatra were raising slogans of Mai Reva. Old women were also accompanying the Yatra. It seemed as though Maa Reva was knocking at the doors of Gwarigaon.