Janjatiya Gaurav Diwascelebrated at Raj Bhavan

Hyderabad, November 16: “There is a need for sustained efforts to ensure the empowerment of adivasis and tribal people. It is important to maintain their nutritional and health status, while working for their educational and economic empowerment,” said Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan. Participating in the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas at the Raj Bhavan on Wednesday in the tribal arts and crafts exhibition, cultural performances, and distribution of blankets and Rajshri chicks, the Governor stated that the Raj Bhavan would intensify its efforts for the tribal population in the State by taking more number of initiatives. She said that she had adopted six remote tribal habitations in the State and had been taking up different initiatives like providing mobile ambulances, ensuring power supply, improving infrastructure, and promoting self-employment activities. On the occasion, the Governor paid rich tributes to the legendary Adivasi Freedom Fighter Birsa Munda, whose birth anniversary is celebrated as the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas every year. As part of the celebrations, a tribal arts and crafts exhibition, Gussadi dance performances by tribal artistes, and blankets distribution were organised. Secretary to Governor K. Surendra Mohan, senior officials, and tribal artistes and activists from different parts of the State were present.