Raipur, 06 November 2024/ On the occasion of the conclusion of the three-day state festival organized on the occasion of Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day and the state investiture ceremony, Chief Guest Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, while addressing the program, said that everyone's participation is needed to build a developed India. Is. Chhattisgarh's contribution in this will be significant. He said that Chhattisgarh is an example for the country, new records of development are being made here under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai. On this occasion, while congratulating all the personalities honored with state decorations, he said that there are 36 honors of Chhattisgarh, seeing which I have got energy.
The Vice President further said that when the century turned, Chhattisgarh emerged, this journey has come till here. I wish all the best for this, Chhattisgarhia is great, there is an old saying that still resonates in the ears. All of you are living this proverb. My heart is filled with pride after attending this ceremony. The sacred land of Chhattisgarh is a document of rich cultural life. Dedication to the nation and Indianness is our identity. This state got special recognition in the year 2000. Former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Late. It would be a big mistake if we do not remember Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on this occasion. I always remember him. He was always firm on the national interest and very gentle about human feelings. In politics, he performed such surgeries that no one felt pain and created three states, I salute him. You achieved a big milestone by calling the Chief Minister of the neighboring state, for this Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai deserves congratulations. There was no pain in the work done by Atal ji. There was brotherhood. Chhattisgarh will enter its golden age next year, it is having a happy coordination with the nectar period of India. We should not forget our glorious heritage. This is an opportunity to remember our great men. Today when we are celebrating Amrit Kaal. You and I are proud that we are going far and wide to pay our respects to those who sacrificed their lives. We are bowing down before him. People like Lord Birsa Munda, Shaheed Veernarayan Singh kept the flame of freedom burning in adverse circumstances, we always remember them and for this we are celebrating Tribal Day. These great men served the society selflessly. On this occasion, I would also urge you to think and brainstorm. Service should be selfless, there should be no selfishness in it. Efforts are being made to change our faith in the name or guise of selfless service. Our culture is thousands of years old and is being attacked. We should be alert on this. This is happening on the basis of money power. It is happening on the basis of innocence. There is a need to crush such forces to keep the soul of India alive. You are requested to be cautious of them. Our tribal brothers are especially targeted in these efforts. Our Indian culture is an all encompassing culture. This specialty has to be maintained. There is another cause of concern for the youth of this state on which this government is working. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai and former Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh have worked to fight Naxalism. Due to the positive policies of the government, the youth are getting many opportunities. There is a big connection between the progress of the state and the progress of the country. The progress of the state and the progress of the country complement each other. India's development journey has astounded the world. The world is reeling after seeing our technological progress. There is no doubt in my mind that Chhattisgarh will have a big contribution in the progress of the country. The natural resources of Chhattisgarh are very rich. There are many possibilities in this state. Attention is being paid to this. The results are also good. The mineral wealth here like iron ore of Bastar, coal of Korba is the lifeblood of India's industrial development. This land is called the rice bowl. It is playing a leading role in the development of the nation. One thing I would definitely note and would urge you too is that the interest of the state has to be seen from the national perspective, the interest of the state is not different from the interest of the nation. I would like to congratulate Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai for the continuous development of the state.
Constitution Day is not far away. I would like to remind today's youth. The Constitution is our important foundation stone and our future depends on it. Constitution Day is celebrated every year on 26 November. Every citizen should realize the importance of the Constitution. It is our responsibility to follow its ideals. Every attempt to tamper with the Constitution should be frustrated. Emergency was the dark moment of the country. Rights were suspended for 21 months. The situation was so dire that democratic values were not even visible. Lakhs of people were put behind jail bars. Today's generation should be aware of this horrific period.
There is an IIT in this state. It is IIM. The profession I am involved in also has a university associated with it which is very prestigious. Such policies are being prepared in Chhattisgarh so that the youth, women and every section of the state can contribute and create their own bright future. Administrative transparency has come here. Efforts have been made to empower every section of the society. The state has recently formulated an industrial policy which will fulfill the hopes of the youth. The Center and the State have started so many schemes for the youth that the youth can also benefit other people from their enterprise.
On this occasion, Governor Shri Ramen Deka said that I come from Assam state. This is a green region. The states of Chhattisgarh and Assam have many similarities. 44 percent of Chhattisgarh is covered with forests. Both the states are rich in natural resources. Praising Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai for continuously moving Chhattisgarh forward on the path of development while maintaining balance with nature, he said that in the 24 years of the establishment of Chhattisgarh, we have achieved remarkable results in education, agriculture, health and many other important sectors. Has progressed. As a young state, our aim is not just economic development but holistic development in which every citizen can be uplifted. We all have to realize Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's concept of Developed India 2047. Every citizen, every youth will contribute with full enthusiasm in this. The contribution of women in the development of the state is very important. Many schemes have been started in the direction of women empowerment. Innovative schemes like Mahtari Vandan Yojana are being run to give women a respectable place in the society.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai started his address by congratulating the respected personalities who were being decorated. He said that among the celebrities being decorated today, Butlu Ram Mathra ji of Narayanpur is also there. He was also praised by our illustrious Prime Minister in the program “Mann Ki Baat”.
The Chief Minister said that Rajyotsav is a symbol of unity and integrity of 03 crore Chhattisgarhis. In the last 2 days, we celebrated the achievements of Chhattisgarh during the journey of 24 years, but today is an opportunity to talk about our journey ahead, an opportunity to resolve to touch new heights of development. Is.
The Chief Minister said that next year we will celebrate the silver jubilee of the establishment of the state, the journey beyond that will be a journey of moving forward towards the golden jubilee with the golden future of the state. The Chief Minister said that our mothers and sisters are our strength for future development. As a result of our Mahtari Vandan Yojana, the mothers and sisters of the state are becoming economically and socially empowered. Only through women empowerment will we be able to empower the state.
He said that the roots of democracy are being strengthened by establishing peace in tribal areas. There is no place for violence in the holy land of Chhattisgarh. Fighting vigorously against Maoism. Maoism is now counting its last breaths in the state.
The Chief Minister said that we are organizing Bastar Olympics with the aim of connecting the youth of Bastar region with the mainstream of development and bringing forward the sports talents of Bastar. All citizens including farmers, tribals, laborers, women, youth of the state While appealing, the Chief Minister said that they should become partners in the economic, social and cultural progress of the state. With the efforts of all of you, the dreams of a developed Chhattisgarh will come true.
On this occasion, Chief Minister Shri Sai also made an important announcement to encourage folk artistes. In connection with the “Chhattisgarh Artist Registration Payment Rules 2021”, made with the aim of encouraging the folk artistes of Chhattisgarh and propagating the folk culture in the country and abroad, he mentioned about the state in the field of art, music, dance, drama and singing. Announced to set a specific grade 'A1' for artists receiving decorations.
Also, the maximum program acceptance limit for all “A” category artistes is increased from 10 to 20 and it is announced that the maximum limit for “B” category artistes is increased from 12 to 24. Also announced to include maximum 3 eminent art experts as non-official members in every meeting of the Grade Determination Committee.
On this occasion, Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh also addressed the function. He said that we have done good work in Chhattisgarh in every field from food security to skill upgradation. Chhattisgarh was once known for migration. Migration from Chhattisgarh stopped after rice became available at Re 1 per kg. Now there are IITs and IIMs also. There are also 14 medical colleges. On this occasion, he also congratulated all the citizens on the State Foundation Day.
On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Arun Saw, Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain, Director General of Police Mr. Ashok Juneja, Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. P. Dayanand and other officers and distinguished citizens were present.
