Ranchi: On Wednesday, on the occasion of World Tribal Day, Governor CP Radhakrishnan while interacting with various celebrities and intellectuals of the tribal community at Raj Bhavan said that they should always strive to work actively in the interest of the society and help in building an educated and knowledgeable society. Carry out your important partnership. You should do inspirational work for the community. He said that if there are problems somewhere in the society, then it should be resolved by going there. He said that the role of tribal society in the Indian freedom struggle is unforgettable.
Jharkhand is the land of heroes
Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan said that the state of Jharkhand is the land of heroes. Many great personalities including Dhartiaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda sacrificed their everything for the motherland and the society. Taking a remarkable initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda as ‘Tribal Pride Day’ across the country. Future generations should take inspiration from the sacrifice made by them for the nation.
Take inspiration from them to conserve nature
Governor CP Radhakrishnan said that tribal societies are nature lovers. In this era of global warming, inspiration should be taken from them for the protection of nature. He said that people live in big cities. They have big buildings. Surrounded by comforts, but they are unhappy. In such a situation, people living in small villages of Jharkhand should be seen. They are happy because there is a sense of complacency or satisfaction and they rely on their hard work away from greed.
Jharkhand is the land of archery
Governor CP Radhakrishnan said that there is vibrancy in the art, culture, folk tradition and customs of the tribes. The traditional songs and dances are very attractive. He said that there is a lot of uniformity in the culture and food of Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu. There is only linguistic difference. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, the culture of our country is very rich. He said that during his visits to various panchayats, he has seen that the women of the tribal society here are hardworking. She is joining self help group. After joining this, a positive change is being seen in their socio-economic condition. He said that the people of the tribal community here are excelling in many fields, especially in various forms of art, literature and sports. Jharkhand is known as the land of archery. Various sportspersons and athletes here have performed brilliantly at the national-international level, but we have to see what is their number? We need to encourage them in the field of sports.
There is a need to reflect on the cases of land grab of tribals
Governor CP Radhakrishnan said that the President played an important role in the formation of separate tribal and regional language department of Ranchi University. This remarkable initiative has encouraged the people of the state to promote their languages and heritage. He said that many cases of land grabbing of tribals come in newspapers. There is a need to think seriously on this.
Amazing traditional knowledge and skills in tribal society
Educational Advisor to the Governor, Prof. Dr. E. Bala Gurusamy said that the traditional knowledge and skills in the tribal society are amazing. They are expert in the field of handicrafts. They need to provide adequate market access. Their traditional medicine has been found to be effective. He emphasized on the empowerment of the youth.
It is noteworthy to invite people from the tribal community to communicate
Former Speaker of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, Dr. Dinesh Oraon said that it is a remarkable effort by the Governor to hold a dialogue by inviting people from the tribal community today. He said that Jharkhand comes under the fifth schedule. He mentioned the concept of traditional Gram Sabha and the Panchayati Raj Act of 1996. He said that earlier small coaching centers were run for the tribals for various competitive exams. He needs to start.
Trees should not be cut in the name of development
Environmental activist Padmashree Jamuna Tudu said that the governor is sensitive towards our tribal society. They are going by road to participate in various programmes. He also arrived by road on the occasion of the World Environment Festival organized in Chakulia. He said that today the whole world is worried about the environment. Tribal societies are striving for environmental protection and for this everyone needs to come forward. He said that trees are being cut in the name of development.
For the first time such an event is being organized
While addressing the Director of XISS, Dr. Joseph M. Kujur said that this type of program is being organized for the first time by any Governor. He said that while visiting various panchayats, you are aware of the problems of tribals and this society has high expectations from you. The initiative taken by you in the direction of collectivity and environmental protection is meaningful. On this occasion, Mahadev Toppo presented ‘Adivasis among the civilized’ and ‘Adivasi Vishwa Chetna’ written on various subjects to the Governor. Dr. Narayan Oraon presented a folk song on this occasion.