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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai sketching a cartoon in a Cartoon Festival 2025 organised in Capital Raipur on Friday September 12, 2025 -Photo Credit-CG/PR
CM Sai attends Cartoon Festival 2025
Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday September 12 , 2025 attended the Cartoon Festival 2025 organised by Cartoon Watch magazine at a private hotel in the state capital Raipur. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that cartoons are not merely a source of entertainment, but also a mirror of society. Through humor and satire, cartoons present complex issues in a simple manner. A cartoon is not only entertainment, but also an art form that creates awareness in society and inspires people to think.
On the occasion, Chief Minister Sai presented the Lifetime Achievement Award of Cartoon Watch magazine to the eminent cartoonist from Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Chopra. The Chief Minister also encouraged the participating cartoonists at the festival and even sketched a cartoon himself.
Speaking further, Chief Minister Sai said that it is a matter of pride that Cartoon Watch has successfully completed 29 years and is now entering its 30th year. I heartily congratulate and extend best wishes to the entire team of Cartoon Watch to continue their outstanding contribution in the field of cartoons.
The Chief Minister added that if next year’s Cartoon Watch Festival is held in Bastar, it would be a matter of great joy. Peace is now being established in Bastar, and soon the region will be completely free from Naxalism. Through the Niyad Nellanar Yojana, government schemes are reaching the people of Bastar. More than 300 villages have already been provided with basic facilities such as roads, electricity, water, and ration cards. Where once the sound of guns echoed, today the school bell rings.
Chief Minister Sai further stated that 1.65 lakh people participated in the Bastar Olympics. Similarly, Bastar Pandum, celebrating the cultural identity of Bastar, was organised with the participation of 47,000 people. This is proof that the people of Bastar are now joining the mainstream. Justa a day before , I attended the Investor Connect program in Bastar, where large-scale investments were announced, ensuring employment opportunities for local people.
Chief Minister Sai said that as part of the roadmap for a developed Chhattisgarh, we have prepared a Vision Document. Investments are flowing into several sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centers, and textiles. Recently, during visits to Japan and Korea, we signed multiple MoUs with industries. The future of Chhattisgarh is indeed very bright.
He added that cartoons are a very powerful medium. The Cartoon Watch team should also help disseminate government schemes through cartoons. This effort by Cartoon Watch provides a platform to cartoonists, helping them further polish their creativity.
On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said that cartoons are a unique blend of media and literature. This genre is remarkable because, while witty, it also has the capacity to “fit an ocean into a pitcher.” Personally, whenever I read a newspaper, I always look at the cartoons. Mr. Trayambak Sharma has made an invaluable contribution in keeping the art of cartoons alive.
MLA Anuj Sharma said that Cartoon Watch is the only dedicated cartoon magazine in the country. Its 30-year journey reflects the determination of its editor, Trayambak Sharma. His journey is an inspiration to all artists. Through his dedicated work, he has proven that with full commitment and devotion, success can certainly be achieved in any field.
Among those present on the occasion were Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Civil Supplies Corporation Sanjay Srivastava, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited Rajeev Agrawal, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Sahitya Academy Shashank Sharma, Press Officer to the Chief Minister Alok Singh, Chief Editor of Haribhoomi Himanshu Dwivedi, Editor of Cartoon Watch Tryambak Sharma, along with several cartoonists and eminent personalities from the fields of literature and art.
