Gumla Officials Release Special Book on Chotanagpur’s Art, Culture and Heritage

The Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Development Commissioner of Gumla jointly released the book ‘Chotanagpur Gyan Visheshank’, a special publication focusing on the art, culture, traditions and social life of the Chotanagpur region.

Published by Khabar Chhota Nagpur in Nagpuri, the book brings together articles on the region’s folk arts, cultural heritage, social conditions and contemporary issues. The publication aims to make information about Chotanagpur accessible to readers across different age groups, from children to adults.

The initiative comes at a time when reading habits are changing and mobile phone usage is increasing across sectors. The publication has been designed to appeal to a broad readership by presenting content connected to the region’s identity, traditions and everyday life.

Congratulating the team on the publication and its release, the Deputy Commissioner said the book would prove useful for the Chotanagpur region. He expressed hope that future editions would benefit from wider public participation and quality content, encouraging people to develop an interest in reading and making the publication a source of inspiration.

The Deputy Development Commissioner also extended his best wishes to the team behind the book.

Chief Editor Praveen Kumar Hota said the publication seeks to preserve and highlight the region’s art, culture, traditions and way of life amid the growing influence of the digital era. He expressed confidence that the book would prove to be a milestone in documenting Chotanagpur’s cultural identity.

Hota added that future editions would include more research-based information, making them more informative and beneficial for readers.

Several dignitaries and other attendees were present at the release programme, including the Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Development Commissioner of Gumla, Assistant Professor Premchand Oraon, Tetru Oraon, Dinesh Oraon, Ashok Singh, Om Prakash Das, Uday Kumar Hota and magazine editor Praveen Kumar Hota.