Chief Minister Raghubar Das is all set to preside over the 7th Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Krida Mahotsav scheduled to be held at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Mega Sports Complex from December 27 to 31. The CM has directed Deputy Commissioner Manoj Kumar and SSP Prabhat Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to ensure safety and better traffic management of the 3,200 tribal players in the city during their stay that has been organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
The CM has directed the administration to deploy more policemen at the Railway Station as well as the dormitories at Khelgaon Sports complex to ensure safety of these players arriving in the city from several States across India. He also asked for regular patrolling on the route from the railway station to the sports complex here till December 31.
DC informed the CM Thursday that there are several buses arranged only for the players’ convenience for traveling during their stay.
Dr HP Narayan, Vanvasi Kalyan Kendra member said that the city-based Yuva Rangmanch will stage ‘Ulgulan Ka Aant Nahi', a play written and directed by renowned theatre artist Ajay Malkani on the inaugural day. “This play will depict the contribution of tribal leaders in the freedom movement and will be performed by about 20 actors who will be playing the roles of tribal leaders such as Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu, Tilka Manjhi and others but Birsa Munda will be the main focus as he was the one who had led the mutiny against the British over a century ago,” said Dr Narayan.
Dr Narayan also said that the event will witness a number of cultural programmes such as song, dance and drama by the various team players from different States. “The players will compete in traditional sports such as Kabbadi, Kho-Kho, Race, High Jump, long Jump, Archery. These 3,200 players have been shortlisted after crossing various levels at the Khel Prakalp from the small villages of the representing States. There have been special arrangements made for their food accommodation at the dormitories in the sports complex itself, including separate boarding arrangements for the 800 women participants. The CM has already assured of the special arrangements for their safety and well-being here in the city,” added Dr Narayan.
Moreover, Jual Oram, the Union Minister for Tribal Welfare will be the Chief Guest for the festival and Bhaiyaji Joshi, RSS Member will be the key speaker. Anshu Jamsenpa, from Arunachal Pradesh who has climbed the Mt. Everest twice and Kavita Rout from Maharashtra who has an international record in 1000 m race will also be attending the festival to encourage and inspire the youth participants here.