PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES ‘SEVA SAMMAN PARV’ AND ‘YUVA PRABODHAN’ ON THE OCCASION OF NUAKHAI FESTIVAL IN RAIPUR

The President of India graced the 'Seva Samman Parv' and 'Yuva Prabodhan' events on the occasion of the Nuakhai festival in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Addressing the gathering, the President highlighted that the festival is a celebration of agricultural traditions, expressing gratitude toward nature and recognizing the hard work of farmers. She emphasized the collective responsibility to respect food, protect natural resources, and acknowledge farmer contributions. She encouraged the youth to innovate, align individual endeavors with national goals, and contribute to Viksit Bharat. Additionally, the President noted the active participation of women, stressing their equal involvement for national progress, and commended the youth of Chhattisgarh for moving away from Naxalism to join the mainstream through central and state government efforts combined with personal willpower.