Government of Chhattisgarh has taken a unique initiative to create awareness among the tribal and other forest dwellers about the public welfare schemes in simple and easy manner.
Emphasis has been laid on the flagship schemes of Chief Minister Suchitan Abhiyan, Mukhyamantri Haat-Bazar Clinic Scheme, ‘Narva, Garuva, Ghuruva Bari Yojana’. The peforming groups, ‘Kala Jatha Dal’ is visiting Haat-Bazaars (local markets) and presenting the schemes in local dialects in a theatrical style with drama and dance.
Public Relations Department, Government of Chhattisgarh two months ago carried out publicity of public welfare schemes on experimental basis in around 90 villages of Bastar and Dantewada districts through local art groups. After receiving positive response from people, now the schemes of the state government are being disseminated in all the seven districts of Bastar division, through local ‘Kalajathas’ in the local dialects of Halbi, Gondi and Bhatri.
Programmes in the local culture, tradition, dance and theatrical style have been designed laced in interesting manner in a way to connect with the local people so they can know about the schemes.