Amidst the joy of Teeja Tihar, today Bahtarai Stadium of Bilaspur looked drenched in the colors of Chhattisgarhi culture and traditions. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai shared the happiness of Teeja Tihar among the mothers and sisters who arrived in large numbers in traditional attire and gave them advance greetings and best wishes for the festival. The Chief Minister prayed to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati for a happy, prosperous and prosperous life of all the sisters of the state. Chief Minister Sai said that Teeja is a sacred festival of our rich folk culture, which contains the love, faith of our mothers and sisters and wishes for the happiness of the family. Teeja has a special place in the culture and traditions of Chhattisgarh. Our tradition of married daughters visiting their parents’ homes on this festival and celebrating the festival with the family has been going on for generations. Our mothers and sisters worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati and pray for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of their families. Such festivals not only keep our traditions alive but also strengthen the close bonds of family and society. Chief Minister Sai was addressing the grand Teeja Milan ceremony organized at Bahtarai Stadium today. Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, Women and Child Development Minister Mati Lakshmi Rajwade, MLA Amar Aggarwal, Dharamlal Kaushik, Sushant Shukla, Mati Bhavna Bohra and many public representatives and a large number of mothers and sisters were present in the program. Financial support received from Mahtari Vandan Yojana. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said that women power has always got the highest place of respect in our Sanatan culture. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, many important steps have been taken towards respect, safety and empowerment of women in the country. Construction of toilets in every home has ensured the dignity and convenience of women. Ration cards have been made in the name of women. In Chhattisgarh, through Mahtari Vandan Yojana, regular financial assistance is being provided to more than 68 lakh mothers and sisters. Till now 31 installments of the scheme have been paid. This financial assistance is making the sisters self-reliant for their small and big needs and further strengthening their role in the family. More than 13.85 lakh women of the state became Lakhpati Didi. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said that today the women of Chhattisgarh are not just the beneficiaries of government schemes, but are setting a new example of self-reliance by becoming active participants in the development journey of the state. More than 13 lakh 85 thousand women have become Lakhpati Didi in the state. By joining self-help groups, our sisters are becoming the basis of economic strength of their families through various livelihood activities. He said that with the changing times, our sisters are also moving forward by adopting modern technology. Drone Didis are earning an income of Rs 6 to 7 thousand per day by becoming self-employed using modern technology. At some places women are involved in the centering plate business and at other places they are becoming self-reliant by driving e-rickshaws. From Bastar to Bilaspur, our mothers and sisters are writing new success stories with their hard work, skills and self-confidence.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is also giving special incentives to connect women with entrepreneurship and industries. It is our endeavor that every sister of the state gets the opportunity to move ahead as per her capacity and skills and become self-reliant and participate in the prosperity of her family and the state. Important role of mother power in building developed Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said that Chhattisgarh is a state rich in mineral wealth, forest wealth and natural resources and there is immense potential for development here. The government is trying to ensure that the benefits of these possibilities reach every section of the society and that development facilities are available near villages and people’s homes. He said that it is our resolve to build a developed Chhattisgarh along with a developed India by the year 2047. The mother power of the state will play an important role in fulfilling this resolution. When our sisters are educated, safe, healthy, economically strong and self-reliant, only then will families become strong and the state will also progress rapidly. Chorhadewari village will be named ‘Ramdevari’, Rs 30 lakh will be given for Beltara Mahotsav. Chief Minister Sai also gave important gifts to the people of the area on this occasion. He announced changing the name of Chorhadewari village of Bilha development block to ‘Ramdevari’. Also announced to provide Rs 30 lakh for the Beltara Mahotsav to be organized on the occasion of Maghi Purnima. These announcements of the Chief Minister were enthusiastically welcomed by the public present. Teeja saves our culture and social intimacy: Deputy Chief Minister Sao Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said that Teeja is an important festival related to the rich culture and tradition of Chhattisgarh. It is a symbol of faith, love and family dedication of mothers and sisters. Praising the Teeja Milan ceremony organized by the Kamal Sakhi family, he said that such events preserve our culture and traditions and strengthen the intimacy and mutual bond in the society. Women and Child Development Minister Mati Lakshmi Rajwade said that Teeja Tihar is a symbol of the rich culture, tradition and faith of Chhattisgarh. This festival holds special importance in the lives of women. The state government is continuously working for the respect, empowerment and all-round development of women. He said that traditional festivals like Teeja give the message of carrying forward our culture and social unity from generation to generation. Beltara MLA Sushant Shukla said that Teeja is a festival related to the soil and culture of Chhattisgarh. In this, a beautiful glimpse of the faith, sacrifice and family love of mothers and sisters is visible. Such events are an effective medium of transmitting our folk traditions to the new generation. A beautiful confluence of Chhattisgarhi culture and women power was seen in the Teeja Milan ceremony at Bahtarai Stadium, which was drenched with swings, mehendi and traditional colors. Attractive swings, mehendi and various recreational activities were arranged for the mothers and sisters who arrived in large numbers in traditional costumes. Special arrangements of food and gifts further enhanced the happiness of the festival. Children also enjoyed the event by participating in various activities with enthusiasm. The entire Bahtarai Stadium was filled with the joy of Teeja with songs, music, traditional costumes and festive atmosphere. On this occasion, a large number of dignitaries including Chhattisgarh Textbook Corporation Chairman Raja Pandey, Mayor Mati Pooja Vidhani, District Panchayat President Rajesh Suryavanshi, Divisional Commissioner Sunil Jain, Collector Sanjay Aggarwal, SSP Rajnesh Singh, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Prakash Kumar Sarve, District Panchayat CEO Sandeep Aggarwal were present. Read this also:- Admissions in government de-addiction centers of Punjab increased by 164%, Health Minister said, ‘People’s trust in de-addiction and rehabilitation network has increased’