Dehradun. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the double-engine government is working to strengthen the tribal community. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked to strengthen tribal art and culture. Modi is the first Prime Minister of the country to integrate the tribal community into the mainstream. Previous governments kept the community in the dark. Now, the government is uplifting the community. The Tharu, Boksa, Raji, Bhotia, and Jaunsari tribes in the state are being strengthened through free health care, education, and self-employment.
On Saturday, a three-day tribal festival was organized by the State Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Uttarakhand, on the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda at the Rangers Ground. Chief Guest Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the event. He said that he feels honored to be a part of the tribal festival. Lord Birsa Munda has accomplished many outstanding works for society. Everyone should follow his ideals.
Budget tripled for grand celebration
The government has tripled the budget for the grand celebration of the Tribal Festival. 128 villages in the tribal areas will be selected and basic amenities will be provided. Health, education, and employment will be key areas. Free school education and free hostel accommodation have been provided for tribal students.
Sixteen government ashrams and three ITI colleges have been opened. In addition, free coaching is being provided for competitive exam candidates. An additional amount of Rs. 1 crore is being provided to ensure proper conduct of tribal community programs. An annual assistance of Rs. 50,000 is being provided for the marriage of tribal girls and Rs. 50 lakh for cultural promotion.
The Prime Minister has pledged to do excellent work for the tribal community. Rajya Sabha member Naresh Bansal, Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi, Rajpur MLA Khajan Das, Vikasnagar MLA Munna Singh Chauhan, Nainital MLA Gopal Singh Rana, Cantt MLA Savita Kapoor, Bageshwar MLA Parvati Das, and others were present.
The audience danced to the songs of folk singers.
The cultural evening of the Tribal Festival was dedicated to Uttarakhand folk singers. Folk singer Narendra Singh Negi opened the program with his rendition of “Jai Badri Kedarnath.” He captivated the audience with his renditions of “Fuuli Boloon Ke Burans Boloon,” “Surta Ki Dauni,” “Dehradun Wala Hoon,” “Swargatara Junyali Raat,” “Maiku Eki Chumki Bas,” “Himavant Desh Hola,” and “Dandu Kya Phool Phulaala.”
Kishan Mahipal enthralled the audience with his rendition of “Fuuladiya,” “Jiya Kori Kori,” “Ghughuti,” and “O Jiya.” The audience danced to the songs of Jaunsari singer Ajju Tomar. A team from the Bhotia tribe of the Niti Valley performed the Pauna dance. Artists from Pithoragarh, Odisha, Nagaland, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, and Chhattisgarh performed traditional dances, receiving widespread applause.
Hill Products Shopping: Customers shopped in large numbers at stalls selling mountain products. Stalls selling woolen coats, caps, and mountain pulses were crowded. The festival generated approximately two lakh rupees in business on the first day.
