Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai, attended the Cartoon Festival-2025 organized by the Cartoon Watch magazine in a private hotel in Raipur. Mr. Sai stated that cartoons are not merely entertainment but also a mirror of society, presenting serious issues in a simple manner through humor and satire. He emphasized that cartoons are an art form that entertains while also raising awareness and inspiring thought within society. On this occasion, Chief Minister Sai presented the Cartoon Watch magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Manoj Chopra, a renowned cartoonist from Jammu and Kashmir. He also encouraged the cartoonists participating in the festival and created a cartoon himself. Addressing the Cartoon Watch Festival, Chief Minister Sai expressed pride that the magazine has successfully completed 29 years and is entering its 30th year. He extended his congratulations and best wishes to the entire Cartoon Watch team, encouraging them to continue their excellent work in the field of cartoons. He also mentioned that if the Cartoon Watch Festival were held in Bastar next year, it would be a matter of great joy. He noted the ongoing establishment of peace in Bastar, anticipating the region’s complete liberation from Naxalism. He highlighted the government’s schemes reaching the people of Bastar through the Niyad Nella Nar Yojana (meaning – Your Good Village), with essential facilities such as roads, electricity, water, and ration cards provided to over 300 villages. He noted the transformation from a region of gunfire to one where school bells now ring.
