Dream Big, Link Success with Service to Society and Nation: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu receives a memento from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai as Governor Ramen Deka and other dignitaries applaud during ‘Seva Samman Parv’ and ‘Yuva Prabodhan’ at Sardar Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium in Raipur on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/CMO

At Raipur’s Nuakhai celebrations, President stresses respect for farmers, women’s equal participation and ethical leadership; CM Sai outlines youth initiatives and applauds 2,548 blood donors.

Key Highlights

• President Droupadi Murmu addresses ‘Seva Samman Parv’ and ‘Yuva Prabodhan’ at Sardar Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium.
• Urges young people to combine knowledge with humility, ambition with ethics and success with service.
• Calls respect for food, recognition of farmers and protection of natural resources a collective responsibility.
• Says women’s equal participation is essential to achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
• Welcomes young people moving away from Naxalism and joining the mainstream in Chhattisgarh.
• CM Vishnu Deo Sai highlights education, skills, artificial intelligence training and entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Blood donation campaign draws 2,548 donors, including 1,188 women.

Raipur: President Droupadi Murmu calls upon young people to dream big, broaden their outlook and connect their success with service to society and the nation while addressing ‘Seva Samman Parv’ and ‘Yuva Prabodhan’ organised on the occasion of Nuakhai Juhar at Sardar Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium on Thursday. Governor Ramen Deka, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and a large gathering of young people, women and representatives of different sections of society attended the programme.

Connect Individual Aspirations with National Goals

The President said circumstances and challenges may differ, but every young person should possess the determination to innovate, improve things and establish an identity of their own.

“Young people should dream big, broaden their thinking and connect their success with service to society and the nation,” she said.

When individual efforts are linked with collective and national goals, she observed, they create greater opportunities for the country’s progress.

Extending Nuakhai greetings, President Murmu described the gathering as a celebration of rich traditions, mutual goodwill and social unity. Such occasions, she said, help people remain connected with their roots, take pride in their cultural heritage and pass Indian life values to future generations.

Respect Food, Honour Farmers and Protect Nature

The President described Nuakhai as a festival that preserves agricultural traditions, expresses gratitude towards nature and strengthens community spirit.

Food, she said, represents farmers’ labour, the generosity of the earth and nature’s invaluable gifts.

“Respecting food, acknowledging the contributions of farmers and protecting natural resources are our collective responsibility,” President Murmu said.

Her remarks underlined the connection between the celebration of a new harvest and responsibility towards the people and resources that sustain agricultural life.

Combine Knowledge with Humility and Ambition with Ethics

President Murmu encouraged young people never to stop learning. She urged them to read books, ask questions, understand new ideas and continuously strengthen their knowledge and skills.

Setting goals and facing challenges courageously are essential, she said, adding that success and failure are both part of life. Instead of becoming discouraged by setbacks, young people should learn from them, improve themselves and move forward.

“Young people should combine knowledge with humility, ambition with ethical values and success with a spirit of service,” she said.

Achievements acquire their true meaning when knowledge helps someone in need, talent solves a problem and success becomes a means of bringing positive change to society, the President observed.

She emphasised that nation-building depends on the small, honest efforts of millions of citizens as well as major decisions. Honesty, commitment and sensitivity in everyday work would strengthen young people’s contribution to a developed India.

Women’s Equal Participation Essential for Viksit Bharat

Expressing happiness at the large number of women present, President Murmu said their equal participation is indispensable to achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047.

The country cannot realise its full potential without enabling half its population to advance, she said, urging women to participate actively in national and social affairs.

She called upon men, particularly young men, to provide their sisters and daughters with opportunities and an environment in which they can fulfil their dreams without barriers.

“Respect for women should be reflected not merely in words, but also in our thinking, behaviour and daily conduct,” she said.

Development Reaches Areas Once Overshadowed by Terror

Referring to positive changes in Chhattisgarh, President Murmu welcomed young people leaving the path of Naxalism and joining the mainstream through their determination and the efforts of the Central and State governments.

“Where there was once the darkness of terror, the light of development is spreading today,” she said.

This transformation, she added, is improving the lives of young people and their families while accelerating the development of Chhattisgarh and the country.

Nuakhai Strengthens Social Unity and Service: Governor

Governor Ramen Deka extended Nuakhai Juhar greetings and described the festival as an expression of gratitude towards Mother Earth, respect for farmers’ hard work and the joy of sharing with others.

He said it strengthens agricultural culture, social unity and traditions of mutual cooperation.

Describing the President’s presence as an opportunity for inspiration, Deka praised her struggle, simplicity, dedication and commitment to service.

“Healthy, educated, value-oriented and service-minded young people form the strong foundation of an empowered society and a developed nation,” the Governor said.

He urged young people to make service a habit, stay away from substance abuse and harmful influences, and contribute through knowledge, skills and innovation. He also commended blood donors, particularly women, describing blood donation as one of humanity’s greatest services.

President’s Life Inspires Daughters and Youth: CM Sai

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai addresses ‘Seva Samman Parv’ and ‘Yuva Prabodhan’ during Nuakhai celebrations at Sardar Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium in Raipur on Thursday, October 22, 2026, highlighting youth opportunities and the contribution of voluntary blood donors. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/CMO

Welcoming President Murmu on behalf of Chhattisgarh’s three crore people, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai spoke of her close bond with the State and the affection and respect people hold for her.

“President Droupadi Murmu’s life is an inspiring example of struggle, simplicity, service, education and determination,” Sai said.

Her journey from a small village in Odisha to the country’s highest constitutional office, he said, particularly inspires daughters, young people and residents of tribal and rural regions.

He expressed confidence that her guidance would encourage Chhattisgarh’s youth to set ambitious goals and contribute to nation-building.

Cultural Bonds Connect Chhattisgarh and Odisha

Sai described Nuakhai as a celebration of agricultural heritage, the new harvest and gratitude towards Mother Earth.

He highlighted the centuries-old social and cultural relationship between Chhattisgarh and Odisha and acknowledged the Odia community’s contribution to the State’s development through hard work, simplicity and service.

Organising service recognition and youth engagement programmes during Nuakhai, he said, connects cultural traditions with social responsibility and youth empowerment.

Education, Skills and Innovation at Centre of State’s Youth Agenda

The Chief Minister said young people would play a decisive role in fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047.

“The State government is expanding opportunities in education, employment, skill development, innovation and entrepreneurship, placing youth at the centre of building a developed Chhattisgarh,” Sai said.

He stated that five new medical colleges had been started in Geedam, Kunkuri, Janjgir–Champa, Manendragarh and Kawardha to expand medical education.

A National Skill Training Institute is being established in Nava Raipur, he said, with provision to train approximately 4,000 young people annually in modern technologies and vocational skills.

Under the Chhattisgarh State AI Mission, the government aims to provide artificial intelligence training to six lakh students, he added.

₹100-Crore Startup Fund and Opportunities for Agniveers

Sai said the new industrial policy seeks to encourage employment and entrepreneurship, while a ₹100-crore startup fund has been created under the Chhattisgarh Startup Promotion Policy to support young innovators.

He also referred to initiatives towards establishing a forensic university campus, the National Institute of Fashion Technology and the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology in the State.

The government has decided to provide 10 per cent reservation in direct recruitment for police constables, forest guards and prison guards to Agniveers from Chhattisgarh who complete four years of military service, he said.

“Our goal is to give every young person in the State adequate opportunities to advance, so that their talent, energy and capabilities become a strength in building a developed Chhattisgarh,” Sai said.

Blood Donation Campaign Draws 2,548 Volunteers

The Chief Minister felicitated donors associated with the blood donation drive organised under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.

A total of 2,548 people voluntarily donated blood, including 1,188 women.

“Blood donation is a great service to humanity,” Sai said, describing the participation as an outstanding example of Chhattisgarh’s spirit of service, social involvement and women’s strength.

Ministers and Public Representatives Attend

Deputy Chief Ministers Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma, Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu, Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma, Food Minister Dayaldas Baghel and Technical Education Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb attended the programme.

Rajya Sabha MP Laxmi Verma, MLA Purandar Mishra, other public representatives and a large number of citizens were also present.