Bastar moving steadily towards Maoist-free future: CM Sai

Raipur: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the state government is committed to securing the future of tribal communities and expressed confidence that the Bastar region is steadily moving towards becoming free from Naxalism. Addressing the closing ceremony of the ‘Adi Parab' festival at the Tribal Research and Training Institute (TRTI) in Nava Raipur on Saturday, he highlighted tribal cultural diversity, inaugurated a 100-seater hostel for tribal students, and felicitated UPSC achievers and students from Prayas Residential Schools for their academic success.The theme for this year's festival was "From Tradition to Identity." The event served as a stage for tribal folk artists from Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand. Members of 43 tribes participated in the programme, highlighting the cultural diversity of the region.The ‘Adi Parab' painting and attire received recognition in the Golden Book of World Records. The Chief Minister congratulated the tribal development department for this achievement and witnessed an attire show featuring traditional costumes of the 43 tribes.CM inaugurated a 100-seater hostel built at a cost of Rs 5 crore at the TRTI campus. The facility aims to provide better opportunities for higher education and research to tribal youth.