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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paan-roti & Mahua kheer for you?Make a beeline for Tribal Museum
Bhopal: This is a clarion call for all the foodies and culture enthusiasts out there, who thrive on desi flavours, authentic taste. The long wait is over; you can now enjoy a variety of hearty and wholesome ethnic dishes, sitting in true-blue indigenous homes - made as well as served by the tribals themselves at Tribal Museum, Bhopal. Four ethnic tribes of India - Bhil, Gond, Baiga and Korku - have opened the doors of their intricately crafted homes for you at the Mahua Festival that begins today at Tribal Museum. At the specific homes dedicated to these tribes, you can gorge on lip-smacking delicacies, including mahua kheer, mahua laddu, dal paania, urad bade, mungode, paan roti etc. The event comes as a complete entertainment package brought to MP by culture centres of MP, Maharashtra and UP on the 12th foundation day of Tribal Museum, said curator of the museum Ashok Mishra. He shared, "Five-day Mahua fest will begin on Friday evening with a dance drama dedicated to erstwhile tribal king Hirakhan Singh Kshatri. From Saturday, there will be glorious dance, music presentations by tribals of 11 states and UTs. Explore the craft mela where you can shop for unique handcrafted beauties and live puppet shows." The curator went on to add, "Once Mahua fest is over, the tribal food festival will go on at tribal huts daily (except Mondays)."
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘CG as herbal state': CM Sai bats for traditional healing
Raipur: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai stated that people often turn to village healers when modern hospitals and medicines fail to provide cures. And so he urged farmers to cultivate medicinal plants , highlighting their potential for higher profitability compared to paddy cultivation. Sai was addressing the oath-taking and felicitation ceremony of Vikas Markam , the newly appointed chairman of the Chhattisgarh Tribal Traditional Health Practices and Medicinal Plant Board, in Raipur. The CM noted that the board was established during the previous BJP govt under Dr Raman Singh's tenure. The board will also oversee the procurement and sale of these plants, with Vikas Markam leading this initiative. The board, with support from the forest department, will provide subsidies and benefits, and purchase medicinal plant produce. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo It will also raise awareness, particularly in the Bastar and Surguja divisions, and encourage rural farmers to grow medicinal plants for increased income and financial empowerment, CM Sai said. He expressed his vision for Chhattisgarh to be recognised as a 'Herbal State', citing the state's abundance of medicinal flora. Forest minister Kedar Kashyap stated that CM Sai's schemes are being implemented. Minister Ramvichar Netam emphasised the importance of Baiga and Guniya healers, who treat ailments with herbs. Vikram Markam stated that true scientific progress occurs at the intersection of modern thinking and tradition. He emphasised Chhattisgarh's rich heritage of oral-tradition-based medical knowledge and medicinal plants, which can treat illnesses and promote balanced lifestyles. He stressed the need to preserve and scientifically validate this heritage of traditional healing.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai bats for traditional healing, urges farmers to grow medicinal plants for prosperity
RAIPUR : Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that people often turn to village healers when modern hospitals and medicines fail to provide cures. He urged farmers to cultivate medicinal plants, highlighting their potential for higher profitability compared to paddy cultivation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sai was addressing the oath-taking and felicitation ceremony of Vikas Markam, the newly appointed chairman of the Chhattisgarh Tribal Traditional Health Practices and Medicinal Plant Board , in Raipur. The chief minister noted that the board was established during the previous BJP govt under Dr Raman Singh's tenure. Its mandate is to support traditional healers in forest areas with extensive Ayurvedic knowledge and to protect and promote these healers, as well as medicinal and aromatic plants. The board will also oversee the procurement and sale of these plants, with Vikas Markam leading this initiative. The board, with support from the forest department, will provide subsidies and benefits, and purchase medicinal plant produce. It will also raise awareness, particularly in the Bastar and Surguja divisions, and encourage rural farmers to grow medicinal plants for increased income and financial empowerment, the chief minister said. He expressed his vision for Chhattisgarh to be recognised as a 'Herbal State', citing the state's abundance of medicinal flora. Forest minister Kedar Kashyap stated that CM Sai's schemes are being implemented effectively. He also mentioned that Chhattisgarh is the top collector of tendu leaves in the country, with the govt paying Rs 5,500 per standard sack to tendu collectors. Minister Ramvichar Netam emphasised the importance of Baiga and Guniya healers, who treat ailments with herbs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He suggested that compiling their knowledge into a database could greatly benefit society and human health. He acknowledged Markam's crucial role in this endeavour. Samir Oraon, National President of BJP's Scheduled Tribe Morcha, highlighted the value of natural healing practised by local Baiga and Guniya practitioners, noting the effectiveness of their herbal remedies where modern medicine sometimes falls short. He affirmed the govt's commitment to promoting these resources for self-reliant communities and improved societal health. Markam stated that true scientific progress occurs at the intersection of modern thinking and tradition. He emphasised Chhattisgarh's rich heritage of oral-tradition-based medical knowledge and medicinal plants, which can treat illnesses and promote balanced lifestyles. He stressed the need to preserve and scientifically validate this heritage, offering Ayurveda and traditional medicine as viable alternatives in the face of incurable diseases and the limitations of allopathic medicine. He envisioned developing this legacy into a modern healthcare model, which he said would be a source of pride for the people of Chhattisgarh. Markam also announced the "Mor Med, Mor Ped" (My Boundary, My Tree) initiative, aimed at reviving the tradition of planting trees and medicinal vegetation along field boundaries.
