Akshaya Tritiya will be celebrated in Chhattisgarh as 'Mati Pujan Diwas'

• 28 Apr 2022

Why In News?

• On April 27, 2022, instructions were issued by the state government following chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's announcement regarding the observance of Akshaya Tritiya as 'Mati Pujan Diwas' in the state.

Key Point

• It may be mentioned that the State Government is taking several initiatives to promote organic farming. In this link, work is being done to promote the use of cow urine and other organic substances in a big way along with the use of vermi-compost in place of chemical fertilizers and pesticides for the revival of soil fertility.
• Taking this aim forward, a mega campaign to celebrate 'Mati Pujan Diwas' is being launched in the state on Akshaya Tritiya on May 3 this year.
• As per the instructions issued regarding the event, a state level programme will be organized in the capital Raipur on the occasion. At the same time, mati pujan will be performed traditionally by organizing programmes at all gram panchayat, janpad panchayat and district panchayat level.
• In the Mati Pujan programme, an oath will be taken to protect mother earth and the chief minister's message will be read out.
• The programmes will be attended by the ministers in-charge of the districts, MLAs, representatives of three tier panchayats and farmers and citizens. Active participation of social organisations and school and college students will also be ensured in this important event related to environment.
• It is worth mentioning that Akshaya Tritiya is also known as 'Akti' in Chhattisgarh.