‘CANVASING’ FOR PROGRESS
Around 700 children from government and private cradles across the capital took part in a painting competition on the theme Progressive Jharkhand 2025, organised by the state art and culture department, in association with Kalakriti School of Art. The two-hour contest saw participation in three categories - Group A (Classes I-IV), Group B (Classes V-VII) and Group C (Classes VIII-X).
Aryan Singh, an eighth grader of DAV Public School, Hehal, said he wanted basic amenities for all residents by 2025. “We should also boast CNG vehicles and solar streetlights for a green Jharkhand.”
Harshita, also an eighth grader but from JVM-Shyamali, underscored that the year 2025 should see Jharkhand in new light. “The title of my drawing is Momentum Jharkhand. There are flyovers and e-hospitals.”
Winners of the contest will be announced on Tuesday, when chief minister Raghubar Das will himself
felicitate them.
Text by Arti S. Sahuliyar, picture by Prashant Mitra
A state’s identity lies in its citizens, its growth engine fuelled by their wishes and hopes. As Jharkhand turns 16, The Telegraph gifts a bouquet of wishes from 16 citizens from diverse strata of society
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Happy birthday, Jharkhand! I want to win gold medal in wrestling in Olympics for the country. I wish my state supports me to fulfil this dream.
KUMKUM KUMARI of Bokaro, Class V student and budding wrestler, admitted to Hotwar sports academy
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I wish Jharkhand is always one step ahead in making India a dreamland. I wish the masses ensure their whole-hearted participation in the formulation and execution of every welfare and development scheme and drive out corrupt forces
RAGHUBAR DAS, chief minister
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Our forefathers sacrificed their lives for Jharkhand. But, the way the state government is acting against the interests of tribals and the downtrodden is an ominous sign. The state government headed by the BJP is repeatedly tampering with traditional rights of people. As the state turns 16 tomorrow, I pray and wish this trend reverses
HEMANT SOREN, Leader of the Opposition
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I wish we better the lives of Jharkhand's people. The state is blessed with natural resources and their value addition here will be immensely useful in generating jobs for local people who otherwise migrate elsewhere
MAHESH PODDAR, industrialist & Rajya Sabha MP
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Please, no more lathi and goli
NIRMALA DEVI, land-loser in Adarsh Guru Gram, Barkagaon in Hazaribagh
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I wish this state truly becomes the land of Bhagwan Birsa Munda in right earnest. Birsa is above politics but currently everyone is using his name for their vested interest and to grab land. Jal, jangal and jameen belong to tribals and people of this state
DAYAMANI BARLA, tribal activist
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I wish there is a right ambience in the state where all religions and cultures are respected
SISTER LALITA ROSHNI LAKRA, of Daughters of St Anne Congregation, Ranchi
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I wish Jharkhand, my state, a very happy birthday. I wish we remember November 15 is also the birth date of martyr Birsa Munda
HANSDA SOWVENDRA SHEKHAR, one of the emerging stars of English writing in India
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I wish the global investors' meet, slated for February 2017, becomes a great success. Despite our enormous potential, trade and commerce did not progress at an expected rate
VINAY AGARWAL, FJCCI president
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I wish Jharkhand happy times ahead!
NIKKI PRADHAN, state’s first woman hockey Olympian
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Jharkhand has immense natural and human resources. I wish every human being in Jharkhand gets the opportunity to achieve his or her potential
DR PRIYA SANKALP, wife of J&K martyr Lt-Col Sankalp Shukla
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As Jharkhand turns 16, I wish the state emerges a haven for not just tigers but for wildlife at large. I wish our state, so rich in flora and fauna, becomes an ecosystem where man and animal can coexist
M.P. SINGH, field director, Palamau Tiger Reserve
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I wish more archery academies come up. Jharkhand can produce many top-notch archers if practice facilities and experienced mentors are in place. Remember, archery is the biggest medal-spinning sport in our state
DEEPIKA KUMARI, Olympian, world number 9 archer
Dhanbad is one of the dirtiest places in Jharkhand. I wish youths join hands to make Swachh Bharat a reality in my district and state. Come on, let's take the world by surprise!
ZEISHAN QUADRI, writer, actor, director, producer and Dhanbad boy
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I wish the Raghubar Das government builds a state-of-the-art museum next to my personal one so that the collections of my lifetime can be stored properly as Jharkhand's legacy for future generations
BULU IMAM, Hazaribagh environmentalist, conservationist & winner of Gandhi Peace Prize in the House of Lords, London, 2012
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I would like to greet all the constituents of the state on this very happy occasion and wish we collectively work hard to fulfil our aspirations
SUNIL BHASKARAN, Tata Steel vice-president (corporate services)
Compiled by Sudhir Kumar Mishra, A.S.R.P. Mukesh, Raj Kumar, Amit Gupta, Vijay Deo Jha,
Achintya Ganguly, Rudra Biswas, Pinaki Majumdar, Jayesh Thaker & Vishvendu Jaipuriar
