Raipur
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai observed the stalls set up by various government departments on the occasion of the inauguration of Tatapani Mahotsav and saw closely the impact of local art, culture and government schemes.
Chief Minister Sai met Shivmangal, a resident of Ara village of Rajpur, who has been working as a potter for 25 years. Shivmangal said that getting the electric wheel has made it easier for him to earn his living. His family is earning an annual income of Rs 2-3 lakh by making traditional pottery. The art of Shivmangal was showcased at the festival, where a live exhibition of matkas, kulhads and other pottery was held. The Chief Minister praised him for promoting traditional arts. During this, on the request of weaver Saudan Singh, the Chief Minister also spun the charkha, a symbol of Gandhiji’s self-reliance. The Chief Minister said that the state government is making every possible effort to promote self-reliance and self-reliance.
The Chief Minister visited the theme-based stalls set up by 28 departments. Schemes like Livelihood Model, Amrit Sarovar, Biodiversity Conservation, Organic Farming, Advanced Agricultural Technology, Floriculture, Solar Sujala Scheme, Jal Jeevan Mission, Traffic Awareness, Animal Disease Control and Nalanda Complex Model were showcased in these stalls. The method of making live bangles and bangles was demonstrated in the Shringaar Sadan stall. The Millet Café displayed delicious food items made from local millet, while the Tribal Food Stall presented a glimpse of tribal traditions, musical instruments, bamboo artefacts and Devgudi.
The Chief Minister said that through these exhibitions, efforts are being made to empower the local communities and preserve their cultural heritage. Praising the stall operators and participants, he said that this event is a great medium to spread local art, culture and government schemes to the people.