Chief Minister announces ₹50 lakh community hall for Oraon community in Ganod; calls for preserving traditional festivals and passing cultural values on to younger generations
TFP Bureau, Raipur, October 28, 2026: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday described Karam Parab as an invaluable legacy of tribal culture and called for collective efforts to preserve and promote the state’s rich cultural traditions.
Participating in Karam Puja Parab 2026, organised by the Oraon (Sarna) Adivasi Vikas Sangh at the All India Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram complex in Raipur, Sai performed the traditional worship of Karam Raja and prayed for the prosperity, happiness and well-being of the people of the state.
The Chief Minister inaugurated the event by lighting a ceremonial lamp before a portrait of Bharat Mata. Addressing the gathering, he said Karam Parab represented reverence for nature, social unity and the cultural values passed down by ancestors.
Festival reflects harmony with nature
Sai said Chhattisgarh’s identity was closely linked to its rich tribal heritage, folk festivals and traditions rooted in nature. Karam Parab, he noted, expressed gratitude towards nature and conveyed wishes for the prosperity and well-being of families and communities.
He said the traditional wisdom embodied in such festivals remained relevant in contemporary society, promoting environmental conservation, collective living, mutual cooperation and social harmony.
The Chief Minister emphasised that cultural traditions were more than occasions for celebration, as they carried the experiences, values and collective wisdom of previous generations. He said preserving these traditions while embracing modern development was a shared responsibility.
Focus on connecting younger generations
Highlighting the importance of cultural continuity, Sai said the younger generation should remain connected to its language, folk songs, folk dances and traditional festivals.
He said celebrations such as Karam Parab brought communities together and provided opportunities for young people to learn about their customs and traditions from elders.
Commending the Oraon community for its efforts to preserve its cultural identity, the Chief Minister said active community participation was essential to ensure that tribal heritage continued to thrive for generations to come.
₹50 lakh community hall announced
On the occasion, Sai announced that a community hall would be constructed for the Oraon community in Ganod village of Raipur district at a cost of ₹50 lakh.
The proposed facility is expected to provide a dedicated venue for social gatherings, cultural programmes and community activities, while supporting efforts to preserve and promote the community’s traditional practices.
The Chief Minister extended his greetings to the participants and expressed hope that the festival would bring happiness and prosperity to families while strengthening the bonds of unity, love and brotherhood within society.
Office-bearers of the Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, prominent community leader Bindeshwar Bhagat, representatives of the Oraon (Sarna) Adivasi Vikas Sangh, community elders and a large number of families attended the event.
