Jagdalpur. Jagdalpur. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai honored the protectors of tribal tradition, Baiga, Gunia and Sirha, by giving them shawl and coconut in a program organized at the Circuit House today. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said that traditional tribal communities like Baiga, Gunia and Sirha will now be given Samman Nidhi of Rs 5,000 each every year. This initiative is an important step towards promoting the cultural traditions of the tribal society along with their economic empowerment.
He said that the government is committed to the preservation and development of the culture and traditions of the tribal society. Such decisions will prove helpful in making the tribal areas of Chhattisgarh self-reliant and increasing their pride. Chief Minister Shri Sai emphasized the importance of preserving the traditions of the tribal community and making them partners in the development of the society. Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, MLA Jagdalpur Kiran Dev, former MLA Mahesh Gagda and local public representatives were present on this occasion.
