Bhubaneswar, November 15: Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated nationally to promote tribal art, literature, dance, music and culture. Speaking at the State-level function today at Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), Minister, ST &SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department Jagannath Saraka opined that celebrating the birth anniversary of the great revolutionary Birsa Munda as Gaurav Divas is not only a matter of pride for the State, but also for the entire nation.
The Minister also added that the State Government is always trying to protect the tribals, their dignity and culture. Under 5T School Transformation Programme new smart classrooms, a well-developed e-library, new sports equipment and all other advanced amenities are provided. Birsa Munda is an inspiration for our young generation.
Roopa Roshan Sahoo, Commissioner-cum-secretary, attended the program and enlightened the students about the successful yojana of the state government. She said, Odisha is the first state in the country to establish a Special Development Council to introduce tribal art and culture at the international level. Representatives of all tribal groups are members of this council. Education, livelihood, culture are the basic mantras of tribal development. To include culture in education, 422 tribal schools will have special place for tribal culture.
Chief speaker of the program, Prof. Nihar Ranjan Patnaik, joined in and discussed about Birsa Munda in particular and advised the audience and students to take Birsa Munda as a role model.On this occasion, Oraon, Paroja and Santal tribal dance group were performed and two books’monographson Gond and Paroja wereunveiling.Janjatiya Gaurav Divas will be celebrated till Novemeber 26. Tribal painting competition, live demonstration of painting, art and craft exhibition, tribal art workshop and exhibition, state level tribal poet conference will be organised.
Indramani Tripathy, Director, SCSTRTI delivered the welcome address while Director Of SC, Laxman Mallik gave vote of thanks. Samarendra Bhutia, Officer on special duty welcomed the guests to the dias while other officers were present.
