Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday graced ‘Karama Purba Sandhya’ event organised by the Oraon Cultural Society at Chandrashekharpur in Bhubaneswar. Majhi highlighted the significance of Karama Puja in promoting unity, nature conservation, and respect for hard work.
Speaking at the programme, the Chief Minister announced that the state government would provide permanent land for the Oraon Cultural Society. He also announced funds for the cultural development of the Oraon tribe.
Stressing that the state’s progress is impossible without the development of its 23% tribal population, the CM said the government’s first priority is the economic, social, and political upliftment of tribes.
Majhi highlighted various initiatives, including the construction of tribal culture houses, the promotion of tribal scripts, and the provision of residential education to over 5 lakh tribal students, with 60% being girls.
He further mentioned the launch of 15 Ekalavya Model Schools, scholarships, vocational training, and the Shahid Madho Singh Hath Kharcha Yojana, which provides financial assistance of Rs. 5,000 to each of 3 lakh tribal children to reduce dropout rates.
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, Scheduled Caste and Tribe Welfare Minister Nityanand Gond, and other dignitaries attended the event, which aimed to promote the cultural heritage and unity of the Oraon community.