Chief Minister Raghubar Das during his address on the occasion of Kartik Oraon Smriti Jatra (Mela) cum sports tournament organised at Ghagra, Gumla on Sunday not just remembered the legend but also termed him a real crusader who always worked towards the betterment of the tribal society.
Das said that it was Oraon’s gesture of organising Jatra for preserving the rich culture as according to Oraon, such events often paves way in promoting the age-old culture among all while upholding the real quintessence of the society deeply rooted to nature.
“Oraon’s vision will always guide us as it gives us a lesson of unity in diversity, a platform to share each other’s rich vibrant culture. I am happy to see that not only our ancestors but this new generation is also attempting hard to keep the tribal culture alive in various forms be it art, dance, scripts etc,” he said.
Das who attended the progarmme as a Chief Guest, further added, “The tribal leaders have always contributed in changing the socio-economic scenario of the State. Tribal people must understand the importance of education as it is the only remedy to lead a dignified life while lending their valuable contribution towards State building. Change must be accepted with the time.”
Touching one of the most sensitive issue, the anti-conversion law, the CM further added that his Government has brought the Bill with the aim that every individual must have a right to choose their religion without any fear or favour. He further added that the present Government works with the motto ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas’ and do not believe in pity vote bank politics for its own gain.
Presenting the 1000 days record of the State government and the achievement so far, Das said that during his regime every department has given its best while the State Government is on toes to deliver the best results considering every individual aspirations.
“After the implementation of Central Government’s ‘Ujjawala’ scheme as many as 8 lakh families have benefitted out of this while the State government aims to cover 18 lakh people in 2018 under the scheme. loans up to Rs 4 lakh to women have been given for different purposes under the ‘Johar Scheme’. Furthermore, for engaging more people with different activities, the government will set up honey processing plants at four places,” the CM said.
Also, Das assured to the people that by 2018 approximately 68 lakh families will get electricity and by the end of 2020 every individual will have their own houses under the affordable housing scheme of ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’. Sharing his experience of his recent visit to Japan and Czech Republic, Das added, “Soon Japanese companies will come in State. The State Government has signed up two MoUs with Japan seeking its technology that will contribute in the even growth and development of the State. Especially the foreign countries will aid the youths of the State in Skill Development sector. ”
During the programme, Das along with other dignitaries felicitated Gumla Inter Topper, Seema Kumari for his extraordinary performance. Kumari received a cheque of Rs 2 lakh for her higher studies from the State Government. Also, he distributed cheque worth Rs 10 thousand to a few women associated with different Self Help Groups (SHGs).
Under social welfare scheme, 8 women were handed over their pension related documents. The CM said that especially targeting 6 districts, Government is working for all, Gumla and lohardaga districts are on the top priority of the State government.