Mohan Bhagwat said that India has the potential to emerge as a stabilising force in a rapidly changing and uncertain world

The event was also attended by Maharashtra Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uikey, and Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar

Bhagwat further said that the tribal communities have long preserved India’s cultural values and contributed significantly to society. The RSS chief stated that service should not be seen as charity but as a duty and a path of self-development

Speaking at the event, Nitin Gadkari highlighted efforts to promote education among tribal communities, particularly in regions such as Gadchiroli, where such initiatives began decades ago despite difficult conditions

Over the past three decades, the initiative has expanded across tribal regions of Vidarbha, including Gadchiroli and Melghat. Today, around 30,000 tribal students are receiving education through nearly 1,300 schools, supported by more than 1,800 teachers working in remote areas