Amit Shah Declares End of Naxalism Unlocks Chhattisgarh’s Eco-Tourism Boom at Rajyotsav 2026
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Delivering a visionary address at the grand finale and State Decoration Ceremony of Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah proclaimed that the decisive dismantling of Naxalite networks has cleared the path for the state to enter an unprecedented golden era of tourism, industrial investment, and sustainable economic growth. Addressing a massive gathering in Nava Raipur alongside Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, the Home Minister asserted that regions once held back by decades of left-wing extremism—particularly the scenic heartlands of Bastar—are rapidly shedding the legacy of conflict to establish Chhattisgarh among India’s premier destinations for eco-tourism, indigenous heritage, and international cultural travel.
Bastar’s Pristine Wonders: Chitrakoot, Kanger Valley, and Heritage Shrines to Draw Global Footfalls
Highlighting the state’s extraordinary geographical and cultural assets, Amit Shah noted that the restoration of institutional security and peace is finally unlocking world-class natural landmarks that were previously under-visited due to safety concerns. Iconic tourist circuits encompassing the thunderous Chitrakoot and Tirathgarh waterfalls, the biodiverse expanses of Kanger Valley National Park, and revered spiritual hubs like the Maa Danteshwari Temple and Maa Bamleshwari Temple are poised for comprehensive infrastructure upgrades. The Home Minister stressed that expanding tourism infrastructure will create a sustainable economic flywheel by generating immediate hospitality jobs for tribal youth, opening expansive national and global markets for regional bell metal (Dhokra) and terracotta handicrafts, and directly enriching rural household incomes across the tribal belt.
Welfare Milestones at Rajyotsav: State Decoration Honors and 33rd Mahatari Vandan Payout
During the ceremonial proceedings, Amit Shah conferred the prestigious Chhattisgarh State Decoration Awards upon distinguished individuals and organizations who have made transformative contributions to public service, literature, indigenous arts, and social welfare. Reinforcing the double-engine administration’s commitment to women-led empowerment, the Home Minister also oversaw the digital release of the 33rd monthly financial installment under the flagship Mahatari Vandan Yojana, channeling direct benefit transfers into the accounts of eligible women beneficiaries. Shah emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s core developmental resolve is to reverse the historical paradox of Chhattisgarh—where a mineral-rich land long coexisted with an impoverished populace—vowing that the next decade will witness inclusive prosperity where local communities directly enjoy the fruits of state wealth.
Folk Heritage and Sporting Renaissance: From Bastar Olympics to Vajpayee’s Enduring Vision
Emphasizing indigenous pride, Shah praised the deep cultural richness preserved within tribal folklore, traditional cuisine, and celebratory folk arts including Panthi, Pandavani, Raut Nacha, Karma, and Saila dance traditions. He highlighted contemporary state initiatives such as the Bastar Pandum cultural festival and the grassroots Bastar Olympics, which are actively spotlighting local athletic talent and community traditions on the national stage. Paying tribute to the legacy of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Shah concluded by noting that while Vajpayee demonstrated profound foresight by carving out the state of Chhattisgarh in November 2000, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai are actively realizing that foundational vision by transforming the state into a beacon of peace, indigenous pride, and economic self-reliance.
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