- Ranchi, Mar 29: Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that for
development research was important and to change the tradition of
spending less on research his government has taken steps for
strengthening of the research institutions in the state. -
Addressing the people during the Sarhul Milan event organised at the
Ranchi University here he said that research can not only help to know
about the past but can also help in making preparations for the
He said that the state government would help such students who
are willing to go to other states to undertake research work. He said
that instructions have been also issued to Secretary Higher education
fill in the vacant posts. -
He said that dance and music are the identity of the culture of the
people and the government will build Akhra in every village where
people will not only able to protect their culture but also indulge in
recreation arts and every year competition would be organised which
would be later held at panchayat, block and district level. He said
that the artists selected would be felicitate during the three day
tribal cultural mela to be held in Morabadi. He said that events like
these would help to spread the culture in the entir country, Mr Das
said that people want to know about the culture, tradition, rituals,
life style, dance and music of the tribals. He said that the research
institution and three day tribal cultural mela can play a leading role
in this. The mela will encourage tourism and foreign tourists would
help get foreign exchange. -
The Chief Minister said that the tribals have shed their blood for the
development of the state. However even after 70 years of independence
the condition of villages has not improved. He said that after coming
to power his government has taken steps to improve the life of the
He said that purpouse of his life was to bring smiles in the
lives of the poor and increase the living standard of poor. Mr Das
said that there was no place for middle men in the state and asked the
educated youth to give time to their villages and create awareness
among the people as small tasks can lead to big change.
The Chief Minister said that festivals are the pillars of culture and
act as a linking device. He urged the people to celebrate responsibly
and said that festivals should be celebrated in such a manner so that
there is no need for security. RU VC Ramesh Kumar Pandey and various
other teachers and students were present on the occasion.
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