cultural heritage

CHHATTISGARH Vayosri yojana’ to be launched in three dists   Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry had launched ‘Vayosri Yojana’ for supplying any aid to senior citizens as per their requirements.The project will be launched at Bilaspur, Raigarh and  Janjgir-Champa districts, the Central Government has informed.   About 520 senior citizens in Raipur, 480 senior citizens in Bastar and 322 senior citizens in Bijapur had been identified for the scheme.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched ‘Vayosri Yojana’ and gifted hearing aid to senior citizen at village Jangla district Bijapur on April 14.   As per the Census figures ... Read more

Preservation & promotion of culture and indigenous knowledge- Use of Regional Language in ICT “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” -Mahatma Gandhi Indigenous Knowledge (IK) refers to the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous groups in matters related to agriculture and environmental management, medicine and health, and art and language. Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) are also part of IK. Like IK, TCEs have also been passed from one generation to the next (orally or by tradition) and are an integral part of a culture’s identity and heritage. These expressions include, but are ... Read more

CHHATTISGARH RS 34.12 CRORE NOD FOR DISTRIBUTARIES CONSTRUCTION   Chhattisgarh Government has given administrative sanction of Rs 34.12 crore for reconstruction of miners, lining and other construction works of distributaries- 15 and 16 of Mahanadi main canal in Raipur district. These works will provide additional irrigation facility for 663 hectare area and total area of irrigation will expand to 12, 922 hectare area. Water Resources Minister  Brijmohan Agrawal has directed the department officials to complete the work within given time-limit. The State Government has provided administrative approval of Rs 16.52 lakh for development of a total of four small irrigation ... Read more

Fairs and festivals of Chhattisgarh 3 Chackradhara Samaroh Raigarh located in Chhattisgarh has climbed the stairs of popularity pretty fast and has carved its own place in the cultural scenario of India. Several illustrious Kathak Dancers as well as Classical Singers were born here. One of the notable names amongst them is that of Maharaja Chakradhar Singh. Maharaja Chakradhar Singh was Raigarh’s erstwhile king. He was a grand patron of dance and music too. Besides being a skilled dancer, Maharaja Chakradhar Singh could also play the tabla pretty well. There are several books on music that were penned by him. ... Read more

Infrastructure of Chhattisgarh Infrastructure Chhattisgarh has become a major investment destination after it was carved out as a new state in November 2000. Many corporate houses have Chhattisgarh on their investment radar. In order to make the state a favoured location, investment in infrastructure needs to be stepped up. The focus needs to be essentially on development of world-class road and rail & aviation network for better connectivity with major metros and interconnectivity within the state. There is an urgent need to implement the Bastar Raoghat project, which would bring about the much-needed revolution of transporting mineral resources from their ... Read more

CHHATTISGARH CTB to enter ‘bicycle tourism’ segment soon   Chhattisgarh Tourism Board (CTB) will soon enter the segment of Bicycle Tourism.   The Board will be launching two bicycle tours in State- One in January and other in August 2018, officials informed.   The Central Government has put up the anticipated timeline for completion of the Tribal Tourism Circuit  in Chhattisgarh to be 2019-20.   The Tribal Tourism Circuit will provide an opportunity to the tourists to witness and experience tribal culture and traditions in Chhattisgarh, officials informed.   The key components for development under the project are ‘Ethnic Tourist ... Read more

CHHATTISGARH State to celebrate ‘bijli tihar’ on dec 12   The chhattisgarh government will celebrate ‘bijli tihar’ on december 12 on the completion of 14 years in office of chief minister raman singh .   During the celebrations, 36 new power sub stations will be inaugurated which were constructed at a cost of rs 57.49 crore. The move would help resolve low voltage problem in 515 villages of the state, officials informed.   Chhattisgarh state power distribution company ltd (cspdcl) is expected to procure power to the tune of 980 mw by the end of fy 2018-19, officials informed.   ... Read more

Mains Ornaments Popular in Tribes of Chhattisgarh and Special Tradition Chhattisgarh is well known for its rich cultural heritage that reflects various aspects of this beautiful state. Cultural life of Chhattisgarh comprises varied forms of traditional art and crafts, tribal dances, folk songs, regional festivals and fairs and amusing cultural fests. Mainly, Chhattisgarh is occupied by tribal people who have preserved their rich tribal culture modestly and religiously. Eastern parts of the state of Chhattisgarh are influenced with Oriya culture. People of the state are traditional and believe in simple way of living following their traditional customs and beliefs. It ... Read more

Tribal Problems: Isolation Migration and Acculturation Various Problems of Tribal Communities in India As per the dictionary, problem means a question to be considered, solved, or answered in a particular way, difficult to deal or control. Social problems are those social conditions identified by scientific inquiry and values as detrimental to human well-being.” Jerome G. Manis, Social problem is an aspect of society that people are concerned about and would like change. Social problems begin with an objective condition, some aspect of society that can be measured or experienced. No. of problems are facing by tribal communities in current scenario. ... Read more

Introduction to the economy of Chhattisgarh:-   Economy of Chhattisgarh boasts of a thriving infrastructural support which is aptly enhanced by multifarious industries. While agriculture and power are the key drivers of growth in the state, real estate, banking & finance and tourism sector are the other allied industrial zones that collectively form a strong economic platform for Chhattisgarh. Salient Highlights:- One of the few states having surplus electricity, Chhattisgarh is quite efficient in utility-based power consumption. Korba district in Chhattisgarh is known as the power capital of India. It is also among the few profitable states in terms of ... Read more