Chhattisgarh is a tribal-populated State. Hence, it is extremely necessary to carryout extensive study and documentation of the rituals, social culture and religious customs of these tribal communities, said Governor Shekhar Dutt at Raj Bhavan which was informed in an official statement issued here on Monday.
At the conference hall of Raj Bhavan, Governor Dutt went through the literary materials, reports, bulletins and photographs based on the lives of various tribal groups of Madhya Pradesh, published by Tribal, Caste Research and Development Institute Bhopal and Vanya Publications.
Governor Dutt appreciated the publications on Kamaar tribe, Bastar Dussehra, Pandwani, Gaud, Baiga etc compiled before the formation of Chhattisgarh in undivided Madhya Pradesh.
He insisted on re-compiling and publishing of such materials as per the present scenario. Governor Dutt also emphasised on establishment of proper institution to conduct such studies and documentation work.
He also suggested publication of photo-collection based on the lives of these tribal communities. On the occasion, Additional Chief Secretary NK Aswal, Principal Secretary to Governor Amitabh Jain, Commission Tribal Caste and Scheduled Caste Development Department Paraste, Deputy Secretary to Governor Niranjan Das and TK Vaishnav were also present.