Birhors consider Jageshwar as their messiah, Jageshwar helped the administration in convincing Birhors to take Corona vaccine
Shri Yadav to receive Padma Shri award at hands of the President of India
Chief Minister Shri Sai honoured Shri Jageshwar Yadav at State Guest House Pahuna for glorifying the name of Chhattisgarh
Jageshwar Yadav thanked Chief Minister for his cooperation, support and involvement in his works of tribal welfare
Raipur, 28 January 2024/ Birhor is a particularly backward tribe which is considered to be the tribe adopted by the President. People of this tribe were so shy till a few years ago that they would flee upon seeing someone approaching while wearing shoes or slippers. To alleviate their fear and include them in the mainstream of development, Shri Jageshwar Yadav pledged to remain barefoot all his life so that Birhors would not shy away from him. Gradually he succeeded in bringing about a major change in their lives. It is the result of his consistent efforts that now the first generation of educated Birhors are ready to make their way in the world. Jageshwar has inspired the Birhors to avail the benefits of various government schemes, which has brought significant changes in their lives and livelihoods.
Jageshwar Yadav was 21 years old when he learnt about the plight of Birhor tribe. Inspired to make a change, Jageshwar resolved to serve Birhors and uplift them in every way possible. Now it has been four decades, and Jageshwar has been working diligently for the welfare and development of this tribe.
Recognizing the contributions of Jageshwar Yadav, Central Government has decided to award him Padm Shri, which he would be receiving soon at hands of the President of India. Today, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai honoured Jageshwar at the State Guest House, Pahuna, while congratulating him for this mega achievement. On the occasion, Chief Minister said that Jageshwar has glorified the name of Chhattisgarh at national level. Shri Yadav also thanked the Chief Minister for his support throughout the journey. “You were always so supportive and cooperative towards the works of development for Birhor people”, said Jageshwar. He said that in the first cabinet meeting, Chief Minister decided to provide houses to the homeless, making way for Birhors to finally have permanent houses in their name.
Chief Minister said that during the pandemic, when Modi ji made the vaccine facility available for people, Birhors had apprehensions about the vaccine and despite the repeated requests from the administration, they refused to get vaccinated. Under these circumstances, Shri Jageshwar Yadav came forward and convinced Birhors to take the COVID vaccine for their safety. Birhors consider Jageshwar as their Messiah for always guiding them towards a better future and working tirelessly for their welfare. Shri Vishnu Deo Sai recalled that Jageshwar had organized three programs for Birhors in Pali development block, and Shri Sai attended all three of the programs. Shri Sai said that he was delighted to learn that Jageshwar’s contributions are being recognised by the Central Government with such high honour.
It is noteworthy that because of Shri Jageshwar Yadav’s efforts and determination, people of Birhor tribe got access to education. They started practicing farming. Kenda Ram of village Khalbora of Dharamjaigarh is now engaged in cultivating and selling paddy. Shri Jageshwar Yadav has also started an ashram for Birhors in Dharamjaigarh. People of the Birhor tribe are overjoyed to know that their hero has been selected to receive Padma Shri.
