Jana Gana Mana in 25 crore voices

Jodeghat (Adilabad): Union minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar said as many as 25 crore students of schools and colleges will sing the National anthem simultaneously at 11 am across the country on August 23. He was addressing a gathering at the historical Jodeghat in Adilabad district as part of “azaadi 70 saal” marking the completion of 69 years of Indian Independence. Mr Javadekar said the Central government led by the BJP would fulfil the aspirations of the Adivasi legendary Komaram Bheem who fought against the Nizam forces for Jal Jangal and Jameen and self- rule.

He said soon they are going to distribute Rs 42,000 crore special funds lying with the Central government among the states under CAMPA for the aforestation programmes like Haritha Haram. It is being implemented by the Telangana government as increasing forest cover is necessary for even tribals as they get livelihood though minor forest produce. Mr Javadekar said soon they will issue rights certificates to the lands being cultivated for a long time by the tribals in the country.

He added that one should remember the sacrifices of the people who laid down their lives to make the country independent and the Central government deeply respects Adivasi legendary Komaram Bheem and his sacrifices. He said there is also Bheem in Pancha Pandavas in Indian mythology like Bheem Rao Ambedkar and Komaram Bheem and country people should respect them.

Mr Javadekar expressed happiness over all the public representatives and Adivasi leaders demanding to establish education institutions in  Adilabad and it indicates a change in people’s thinking and priority is being given to education. Mr Javadekar paid rich tributes to Komaram Bheem and felicitated the latter’s family members. BJP state president and MLA K. Laxman also spoke. Ministers Jogu Ramanna and Allola Indrakaran Reddy, Adilabad district MP Godam Nagesh and MLA Kova Laxmi and MLC Puranam Satish requested the minister to sanction funds for the development of tribal areas and educational institutions. They sought Central government’s cooperation to Telangana state. BJP west district president Payal Shankar and others were present.