Tribal art and attire at the festival earn Golden Book of World Records recognition; 100-seater hostel for tribal students inaugurated at TRTI campus.
Published on: March 14, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Raipur, India
Vishnu Deo Sai said that sustained efforts by the government are helping restore peace and prosperity in the Bastar region, which remained affected by extremism and underdevelopment for decades. He credited the leadership and determination of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah for the improving security and development situation in the region.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the closing ceremony of the two-day tribal cultural festival ‘Aadi Parab’ held at the campus of the Tribal Research and Training Institute in Nava Raipur.
Festival Showcases Tribal Heritage
The theme of the event was “From Tradition to Identity”, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of tribal communities. Artists from several states including Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra and Jharkhand participated alongside tribal artists from Chhattisgarh.
Representatives from 43 tribal communities gathered on a single platform, presenting their traditional attire, art forms, crafts and cuisines. The festival’s tribal painting and traditional costume showcase earned recognition from the Golden Book of World Records.
During the program, the Chief Minister also enjoyed a grand attire show featuring participants dressed in traditional costumes representing all 43 tribal communities of the state.
Hostel for Tribal Students Inaugurated
On the occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated a 100-seater hostel built at a cost of ₹5 crore within the TRTI campus. The hostel aims to support tribal youth pursuing higher education and research.
Sai said that initiatives like these are crucial in a tribal-dominated state like Chhattisgarh, as they provide opportunities for education while also promoting cultural pride and heritage.
Museums Preserve Tribal History
The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of the two museums located at the TRTI campus. One museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of tribal freedom fighter Veer Narayan Singh.
He noted that on November 1, 2025, during the silver jubilee celebrations of the state’s formation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first digital Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum, which showcases the contribution of tribal heroes in India’s freedom struggle.
Another museum depicts the traditions of tribal life, including rituals associated with birth, marriage and death, along with traditional attire and customs. The Chief Minister emphasized the need to preserve these cultural traditions in the face of rapid modernization.
Focus on Tribal Welfare
The Chief Minister said the welfare of tribal communities has become a national priority under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. He also mentioned that the election of Droupadi Murmu, who comes from a tribal background, to the country’s highest constitutional office is a matter of pride for the entire tribal community.
He informed that under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, development works are being undertaken in 6,691 tribal settlements across the state. Through the PM-JANMAN scheme, more than 56,000 families in over 2,300 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) settlements in Chhattisgarh are receiving benefits such as roads, housing and basic infrastructure.
Development in Naxal-Affected Areas
The Chief Minister also highlighted the Niyad Nellanar Yojana, an initiative aimed at delivering essential facilities like roads, electricity, drinking water, healthcare and education to tribal villages in Naxal-affected areas of Bastar.
He said the scheme is helping connect remote tribal communities with mainstream development and ensuring that government welfare schemes reach them directly.
Ministers Applaud the Initiative
Ramvichar Netam said that several major initiatives have been taken to promote tribal heritage and welfare under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. He highlighted that the state currently operates 3,357 ashram hostels, 17 Prayas schools and 75 Eklavya Model Residential Schools for tribal students.
He also informed that under the Forest Rights Act, more than 4.25 lakh beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh have been granted land titles covering 3.49 lakh hectares.
Meanwhile, Kedar Kashyap congratulated the organizers of the festival and said the event has successfully taken tribal culture and traditions to a wider audience.
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Felicitation of Achievers
During the program, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai felicitated tribal youths Ankit Sakini and Diamond Dhruv for their success in the UPSC examination. Students from Prayas residential schools who secured admission to prestigious institutions such as Indian Institutes of Technology and National Institutes of Technology were also honored.
The Chief Minister also released a book on the tribal history of the Surguja region and presented laptop assistance cheques to students of Prayas residential schools.
The closing ceremony concluded with vibrant cultural performances and the grand traditional attire show celebrating the diversity of Chhattisgarh’s tribal communities.
