President Droupadi Murmu attended the ‘Seva Samman Parv’ and ‘Yuva Prabodhan’ events at the Sardar Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium in Raipur as part of the Nuakhai celebrations. Addressing the gathering, the President said that cultural festivals are not merely occasions for celebration but also opportunities to strengthen social unity, preserve traditions, and pass on cultural values to future generations.

 

Highlighting the significance of the Nuakhai harvest festival, she underscored the importance of respecting nature, expressing gratitude to farmers, and sharing the joy of the new harvest with the community. She said that food represents the hard work of farmers and the invaluable gifts of nature, making it essential to respect agricultural workers and conserve natural resources.

 

Referring to the vision of a developed India by 2047, she stressed that young people must contribute to the nation’s progress through education, science, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and social service. She also observed that personal success becomes more meaningful when individuals use their achievements to support others and uplift disadvantaged sections of society.

 

Governor of Chhattisgarh Raman Deka, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, state cabinet ministers, and other senior officials were present at the event.