Memorials for tribal heroes

The manifesto promised grand memorials for all tribal heroes. Approved newspaper reporting shows real state activity around Gond and tribal heritage: the Chief Minister announced development of monuments and forts built by Gond rulers and memorials associated with Raja Shankar Shah, Kunwar Raghunath Shah and Rani Durgavati. Reporting also mentions the Badal Bhoi Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum and wider efforts to recognise tribal art and heritage. These are meaningful steps toward the promise, but they do not verify memorials for all tribal heroes or a complete statewide memorial programme. The verdict is partial because some named tribal-heritage work is evidenced while the full scope remains unverified. Budget: Rs 61 crore development works and Rs 15 crore Mandla-fort restoration are reported in related heritage activity, but no complete allocation and utilisation for all tribal-hero memorials was found.