Popular Pandwani singer Padma Shree Teejan Bai said that she will not hesitate in wielding a broom instead of Tamboora (her musical instrument) to contribute for the Clean India Mission.
Teejan Bai is among Navratnas (nine gems) selected by the Chief Minister Raman Singh to contribute in creating public awareness towards the ongoing Clean India Mission in Chhattisgarh.“This is a privilege for me to get the opportunity and I will gladly discharge the responsibilities assigned to her by the State government,” said Teejan Bai in a statement issued here on Tuesday.
It is pertinent to mention that the Chief Minister has nominated nine eminent personalities from fields of art, culture, social service, and industry as Navratnas to ensure their significant contribution to the ‘Clean India Mission’ in Chhattisgarh.Singh invited them to Mantralaya and felicitated them. The Navratnas expressed gratitude towards the Chief Minister for including them in the programme of national importance.
The Navratnas include Swami Satyaroopanand of Vivekananda Ashram Raipur, Padma Shree Teejan Bai, social worker from Rajnandgaon Padma Shree Phoolbasan Yadav, senior doctor of Raipur Padma Shree Dr AT Dabke, film actor from Raipur Padma Shree Anuj Sharma, former Captain of Indian Women’s Hockey team Saba Anjum from Chhattisgarh, CEO, Bhilai Steel Plant S Chandrashekharan, renowned industrialist from Bilaspur Harish Kedia and senior social worker from Jashpur district Babruvahan Singh.
“All of you are offering service in different sectors over years and have good reputation in the society. The message of cleanliness campaign can reach the masses through you,” said Singh urging them for active participation in the campaign. The Navratnas readily accepted the Chief Minister’s request and even gave suggestions.