Gumla, Jharkhand | : President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday emphasised the transformative power of education in advancing the development of tribal communities and fostering inclusive growth. She urged educated citizens to actively spread awareness about government welfare schemes at the grassroots, stating that informed participation is essential for these initiatives to reach their intended beneficiaries.
Addressing the Antarrajyiy Jansanskritik Samagam Samaroh – Kartik Jatra, an interstate folk cultural gathering in Gumla district, the President said education not only shapes individual personality and expands opportunities but also strengthens social justice and inclusion. She expressed concern that many educated individuals migrate to cities and gradually lose touch with their villages, calling upon them to remain connected to their roots and support community development.
“Development reaches its true goal only when citizens understand and use welfare initiatives,” the President said, adding that while governments design and implement schemes, their success ultimately depends on public awareness and participation.
Reiterating the Centre’s commitment to tribal welfare, President Murmu highlighted a range of initiatives launched in the name of Birsa Munda, aimed at improving access to housing, drinking water, roads, schools and other essential amenities for tribal populations. She stressed that progress should go hand in hand with the preservation of tribal culture, traditions and identity, encouraging young people to pursue development without losing their heritage.
Responding to a local demand for establishing a tribal university in Gumla, the President said she would make efforts in this direction and expressed hope that the state government would take the lead in fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
The event was attended by Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Ramen Deka, and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Addressing the gathering, Sai said Naxalism in Chhattisgarh is in its final phase, noting that more than 400 villages have been freed from its influence and are now moving steadily towards development.
President Murmu is currently on a three-day visit to Jharkhand. On Monday, she attended the 22nd Santali Parsi Maha (language day) and the centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script in Jamshedpur’s Karandih area. She also presided over the 15th convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) the same day. Earlier on Tuesday, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, along with MLA Kalpana Soren, met the President at Lok Bhawan in Ranchi. She later departed for Delhi.
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