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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai addresses the newly elected office-bearers and members of the Kanwar community during their oath-taking ceremony at the Krishak Sabhagar, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Sai called education the fundamental mantra for the development of society and urged the community to ensure that no child is deprived of educational opportunities. Photo Credit: channel24india.com via CMO
Sai calls education, values and opportunities essential for the progress of future generations; announces over ₹1.55 crore for Kanwar community facilities
Key Factors
- CM administers oath to newly elected office-bearers of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Kanwar Samaj Vikas Samiti
- Says no child should be deprived of education and every talent deserves an opportunity
- Highlights new development opportunities emerging for tribal youth in Bastar
- Announces more than ₹1.55 crore for construction, development and renovation of Kanwar community buildings
- Plants a Sindoor sapling under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign
Raipur : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday, August 22, 2026, placed education at the centre of social advancement, calling upon the Kanwar community to ensure that every child receives the education and opportunities needed to realise his or her potential.
Addressing the oath-taking and plantation programme of newly elected office-bearers of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Kanwar Samaj Vikas Samiti at the Krishak Sabhagar of Indira Gandhi Agricultural University in Raipur, Sai said education, values and opportunity would determine the future progress of society.
“Education is the fundamental mantra for the development of society. The progress of any community depends on the education, values and opportunities provided to its future generation. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that no child is deprived of education and that every child gets an opportunity to develop his or her talent.” — Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
The Chief Minister administered an oath of social service and faithful discharge of responsibilities to the newly elected office-bearers. He also paid homage to the forces of nature and distinguished figures of the Kanwar community, while young men and women presented cultural performances during the programme.
Sai said the Kanwar community had a proud history and recalled the contribution of Sant Gahira Guru, saying the path of education, values, service and social unity shown by community leaders should guide efforts to build a brighter future for the younger generation.
He also described the unanimous and unopposed election of the community’s office-bearers as a reflection of organisational strength and unity.
Education Must Go Beyond the Search for Government Jobs
Sai urged community leaders to accord the highest priority to education, stressing that its purpose should not be confined to securing government employment.
“Good education is equally necessary to become a successful entrepreneur, businessman, social worker, public representative, industrialist or responsible citizen. Education gives a person the ability to make decisions and shows society the direction of progress.”
He said the state was expanding opportunities for quality education and preparation for competitive examinations, including through 17 Prayas schools, and urged financially capable members of society to support children from needy families and encourage talented students.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai is accorded a traditional welcome by members of the Kanwar community during the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected office-bearers of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Kanwar Samaj Vikas Samiti in Raipur on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Photo Credit: channel24india.com via CMO
Turning to tribal development, Sai said both the Centre and the Chhattisgarh government were working to improve infrastructure and living standards in tribal regions. He said 6,661 villages in Chhattisgarh had been included under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai is welcomed with a bouquet during the Kanwar Samaj oath-taking programme in Raipur on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Photo Credit:channel24india.com via CMO
The Chief Minister also spoke about the changing situation in Bastar, saying areas that had remained outside the development mainstream for decades because of Naxal violence were now witnessing faster expansion of roads, electricity, drinking water, education, healthcare and communications.
“With a new atmosphere of peace and confidence, new opportunities in education, employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship are also opening up in Bastar, Sai remarked..”
Sai announced more than ₹1.55 crore for the construction, development and renovation of Kanwar community facilities at different places. The package includes ₹70 lakh for infrastructure at the under-construction Kanwar Bhawan at Labhandi in Raipur and allocations for community facilities in Rajnandgaon, Mahasamund, Gariaband and other areas.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai receives a floral welcome during the Kanwar Samaj programme at Indira Gandhi Agricultural University in Raipur on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Photo Credit: channel24india.com via CMO
Former Rajya Sabha MP Nand Kumar Sai, who presided over the programme, said education was fundamental to the progress of society and the state and called for collective efforts to ensure that no boy or girl remained deprived of it. He noted the contribution of Chhattisgarh’s 42 tribal communities to the state’s development.
During the programme, Chief Minister Sai also planted a Sindoor sapling at the under-construction Kanwar community building premises at Labhandi under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. Newly elected office-bearers and senior community members joined the plantation initiative.
