Devagudis in all Narayanpur panchayats: CM Bhupesh Baghel
Baghel’s visit comes in the wake of protests by tribals in the Maoist-affected district over demands to stop mining activity and shut down police camps near areas where mining is taking place.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel. (File) On his first visit to Narayanpur district as the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday announced Rs 9 lakh each for construction and development of devagudis — sacred groves in tribal villages — in all 104 gram panchayats in the district, besides inaugurating developmental works of over Rs 84 crore.
More than 70 per cent of the district’s population consists of Scheduled Tribes. Baghel’s visit comes in the wake of protests by tribals in the Maoist-affected district over demands to stop mining activity and shut down police camps near areas where mining is taking place.
Addressing a gathering on Saturday, Baghel said the government is devoted to conserving and promoting tribal customs and traditions. “All 104 gram panchayats in the district will have well developed devagudis. Work of Rs 9 lakh each would begin soon,” he said.
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