Bhopal: Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel has said that a large number of tribal people live in Madhya Pradesh. About 21 percent of the population of the state belongs to the tribes. Tribal society is still behind in the pace of development. Governor Shri Patel has said that we should all participate in the all-round development of the tribes. The government has given the slogan of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. Together we can make this concept a reality. Take as a challenge the task of implementing the welfare schemes of the government by going among the people of the tribal society, bringing happiness in their lives.
Governor Shri Patel said that everyone together will have to make positive efforts to bring growth, progress and prosperity in the life of tribal community. Continuous efforts will have to be made to bring improvement in the lives of the people of the tribal community. Governor Shri Patel was addressing a debate on prevention of sickle cell disease at Indira Gandhi Tribal National University, Amarkantak today.
The debate was inaugurated by the Governor Shri Patel by garlanding the photo of Maa Saraswati and lighting the lamp. On this occasion MLA Shri Phundelal Singh Marko, District Panchayat President Smt. Roopmati Singh, Chancellor Dr. Mukul Ishwarlal Shah, Vice Chancellor Prof. Prakash Mani Tripathi, officers, public representatives and members of voluntary social organisations were also present.
Governor Shri Patel said that everyone’s goal is human welfare. I have a great expectation from all of you that you will go among the people of the tribal society and cooperate with them in the matter of their growth and progress. By guiding them, we will try to bring them on path of development and progress with confidence. Governor Shri Patel said that good health is also necessary along with development. Sickle cell disease is more prevalent in tribal areas. Many health disorders arise due to sickle cell disease. Awareness is essential for the prevention of sickle cell disease. Information about the causes of sickle cell disease and what are the measures to prevent it should reach the people of the tribal society living in remote areas.
Governor Shri Patel said that patients suffering from sickle cell should also get the services of specialists and doctors. Governor Shri Patel said that efforts should also be made to eradicate sickle cell disease completely. He said that continuous efforts are being made by the government for the patients suffering from sickle cell. Governor Shri Patel said that the knowledge of Tribal University should reach the villages and the poor. The knowledge of the university should be utilised in the prevention of sickle cell disease and other diseases and in providing employment and self-employment to the people of tribal society. The knowledge imparted by the universities to the students should be employment-oriented. The education provided by the universities should also provide employment to the students.
The Dean Indira Gandhi Tribal University and Vice Chancellor Tribal University Amarkantak also addressed the debate. In the debate, Shri Tarun Kumar Mogre, Gangotri Bhimte, who are suffering from sickle cell disease, also spoke about the problems caused by sickle-cell disease.
Centre of Excellence inaugurated
Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel inaugurated the Center of Excellence set up in the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University campus by cutting the ribbon. He also planted saplings on this occasion.
Benefits were distributed to the beneficiaries
Governor Shri Patel distributed benefits to the beneficiaries of Kalyani Pension Scheme, Forest Rights Pattas and Sambal Yojana in a programme organised at Indira Gandhi Tribal University, Amarkantak today.
