Nayagarh: (Report - Rama Krushna Rath): The Nayagarh district recently celebrated Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Tribal Pride Day) 2025 with great enthusiasm. The event honored the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a revered freedom fighter and tribal icon, on his 150th birth anniversary. 
The district-level function took place at Takara High School in the Daspalla block. It saw participation from over a thousand local residents, community members, and officials.
· Under the Forest Land Rights Act, the administration handed over 21 Community Resource Title Deeds (CRs) to Village Forest Rights Committees. This action strengthens the community's control over local forest resources.
Shri Chittaaranjan Behera, the District Welfare Officer, skillfully managed the entire program. In the concluding session, Additional District Welfare Officer Shri Dushmant Prusti extended a formal vote of thanks to all the guests, departmental officers, beneficiaries, and the public for making the event a success.
The district-level function took place at Takara High School in the Daspalla block. It saw participation from over a thousand local residents, community members, and officials.
Dignitaries and Officials in Attendance
Shri Dushmant Kumar Swain, the MLA of Khandapada, attended the event as the chief guest. Other distinguished guests included Smt. Rojina Das, the Additional District Collector of Nayagarh, Shri Srujan Ranjan Satpathy, the Tahasildar of Daspalla, and Shri Kishore Dalabehera, the representative of the Kandhamal MP.Initiatives for Community Welfare
The celebration focused on empowering local communities. Various government departments set up stalls to provide information and assistance to citizens.
Key initiatives included:
· The Animal Resources Development Department distributed goats and poultry to five selected farmers under the 'Dhariti Aba' village improvement campaign.· Under the Forest Land Rights Act, the administration handed over 21 Community Resource Title Deeds (CRs) to Village Forest Rights Committees. This action strengthens the community's control over local forest resources.
Cultural Program and Vote of Thanks
The event featured vibrant cultural performances. Students from the Government Buguda Girls High School and Takara High School presented a collective dance, adding a colorful touch to the festivities.
Shri Chittaaranjan Behera, the District Welfare Officer, skillfully managed the entire program. In the concluding session, Additional District Welfare Officer Shri Dushmant Prusti extended a formal vote of thanks to all the guests, departmental officers, beneficiaries, and the public for making the event a success.
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