Mirzapur: Sonbhadra: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said that the development of the country and society cannot take place without the development of the tribal forest dwellers.
He said this while addressing a gathering in Sonbhadra’s Chapki after the inauguration of a newly constructed building of a school and hostel of Seva Kunj Ashram run by the Seva Samarpan Sansthan.
Later in the day, the President offered paryers at the Vindhyavasini temple in Mirzapur. He is on a three-day tour of the state.
Addressing the gathering in Sonbhadra, Kovind said, “When Lord Ram emerged victorious in the war against Ravan, the ‘vanvaasi’ (forest dwellers) extended great assistance.”
“In the same way, if society and the country have to move ahead, then the forest dwellers’ community has to be first taken ahead,” he added.
Kovind said Sonbhadra shares border with four states and the schools and hostels operating at such a place will benefit students belonging to the community in Uttar Pradesh and areas of the adjoining states.
“The soul of India resides in areas of the tribal community and forest dwellers. If anyone wants to get introduced to this culture, then he/she should spend time in districts like Sonbhadra,” he said.
