Raigarh, 12th Aug 2025: A meeting was held today at the Raigarh Gandwana Bhavan organized by the Tribal Development Council. The meeting was presided over by former block chairman Chiranjan Gand.
All the prominent leaders of the tribal communities from Raigarh block participated in the meeting. Since the post of president of the Tribal Protection Council was vacant following the demise of the late Kheduram Jhankar, a new consensus-based election was held in the meeting. Subarsha Gand was unanimously elected as the new president.
Hiralal Halba was chosen as vice president. Other office bearers selected include Hal Banjarah, Hara R. Bhatra, Lakhan Hantal, and Narsingh Jani. Ghanashyam Gand and Chattaranjan Gand were appointed as conveners, and Lachhman Nayak was selected as editor.
The advisory panel included Sudarshan Majhi, Jatindra Gand, Sukadev Gand, Raising Gand, Yugudu Gand, and Upendra G. Gand.
Following the committee formation, a preparatory meeting was held for the celebration of World Tribal Day on August 9, discussing how the event will be observed with grandeur.
The meeting concluded after expressing thanks to all the members present.