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The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for residents to wear masks in public areas

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The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for residents to wear masks in public areas, with the exception of open spaces, due to an increase in covid cases in the state.

In a letter to all district authorities, Additional Chief Secretary Dr Pradeep Vyas issued various instructions, including one requiring the wearing of masks in public areas. “It’s essential to wear a mask in enclosed public venues such as trains, buses, movies, auditoriums, offices, hospitals, colleges, and schools,” he said.

Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Pradeep Vyas wrote to collectors, municipal corporations, and chief executive officers, urging them to guarantee that at least 60% of RT-PCR tests are performed.

The number of cases in the state has risen dramatically in the previous week, with 1,081 instances reported on June 1st, the highest number since February 24.

“Despite repeated directives, testing in the state has decreased significantly. According to data as of June 1, there has been a significant decrease in the number of weekly tests conducted in 26 districts, which is a serious source of concern. “All districts should immediately enhance overall testing,” the letter stated.

Rakesh Tikait has alleged that the government “wants to get him killed”

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Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait has alleged that the government “wants to get him killed” and that the attacks on him in Karnataka and Delhi are proof enough.

He was addressing the farmers and union members at “Kisan Panchayat” in Meerut’s Kanker Khera on Friday.

Terming the recent black paint attack on him in Karnataka a “well-planned” conspiracy, he alleged that there was also a plot to kill him when he visited General Bipin Rawat’s residence in Delhi to pay homage to him after he passed away in a helicopter accident last December.

It is a crucial time which cannot be wasted in infighting as the government is playing “sabotage” politics to disband the farmers’ union, he stated.

“The Tikait family has always raised the farmers’ voice strongly and will continue doing it. After Baba Mahendra Singh Tikait, Naresh Tikait has now dedicated himself to the cause. The Tikait family will not succumb to the pressure,” he asserted.

Before the elections, he said that the Uttar Pradesh government had promised free electricity for irrigation but now farmers are being “harassed by installing meters on tube wells”, which will not be tolerated.

Tractors more than 10 years are being stopped. BKU is fighting against such harassments. Tikait added.

Appealing to farmers to get maximum number of people under the union’s fold, the farmer leader said that only a strong and united fight against the government will fetch results.

“The fight is on will continue until the government comes to the negotiating table. Till then, there will be no solution,” he concluded.

The Chief Minister tried the Mahua Laddu, and appreciated the taste, congratulated the progress of the self-help- group,

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Ishwari neither speaks nor listens, but, with her skills,she prepares delicious laddus from Mahua.

Happiness reached Mamta's house with the smell of laddus, bought clothes for her children and husband with her earnings

The fragrance of laddus made from Mahua have reached Chennai, an order of 25 kg laddus was received from Chennai.

the taste, congratulated the progress of the self-help- group,

Ishwari is unlike any other woman, but she is way ahead of ordinary women in regard to achieving success. Divyang Ishwari Uikey, a resident Bhanbera, she neither speaks nor listens, but she prepares delicious Mahua Laddu with her skills. Ishwari is unable to hear and speak and her husband is mostly away from home due to which she used to face problems in her day-to-day life. They used to collect forest produce earlier, but Ishwari Uikey has now joined a Self Help group and does the work of making Mahua Laddu. Women working with Ishwari Uikey informed that Ishwari could not hear any word but she learned the tasks very swiftly. Women told that while working Ishwari takes very good care of other members of the group. She also scolds the members of the group when the size of the laddu is small.

The Chief Minister tasted the Mahua Laddu and appreciated the taste, congratulated the group after hearing the progress achieved by them.

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel visited the Mahua Laddu manufacturing unit run by Disha Women's Self-Help Group in Bhanbera village of Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha and observed the manufacturing of Mahua Laddu. The Chief Minister enquired about the method, time and cost of making laddus from the women of the group. Women's group informed him that Mahua Laddu is very tasty and full of nutritional values. They further informed “We prepare laddus as per the consumer demand. The demand for laddus is highest in the month of Teej-festival, we earn 10-12 thousand rupees per month for each member. Apart from this, we also do other household chores. Women told him that there is a demand for laddus in other states including our state. At present we have also sold 25 kg laddus in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.” The Chief Minister congratulated them for this endeavor.

Happiness reached Mamta's house with the smell of laddus, she bought clothes for children and husband in the festival with earnings

Mamta Jain,another member of the group told that she has husband and two children in her family. After joining the unit of making Mahua Laddu , she is getting good and stable income. Last Diwali, she bought clothes for her husband and children. They were very happy. The members of the women's group told that they used to do the work of picking Mahua first, then in the year 2020 with the help of the Forest Department, they took training in making Laddu from Mahua and then the group was formed. There are 11 members in the group, they sell laddus worth approximately 6 lakh rupees in one season. The members are receiving an income of about one to one and a half lakh rupees.

Mahua Laddu and materials made from forest produce were presented to the Chief Minister.

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel visited the Mahua Laddu manufacturing unit run by Disha Women's Self-Help Group in Bhanbera village of Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha and observed the manufacturing of Mahua Laddu. During this, women also presented Mahua Laddu and materials made from forest produce to Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

CM Mr. Bhupesh Baghel fulfills the wish of a Divyang School student who demanded a Higher Secondary School in Kaneychur

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Construction of a School building in Medo Higher Secondary School to be open in Kaneychur

On the request of Bhavna Sahu, a divyang student, and resident of village Kaneychur, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today, in the Janchaupal organized in Bhanbera of Kanker District, announced the opening of a Higher Secondary School in Kaneychur. Bhawna is an epitome of strength and she has the utmost dedication to attain education, She writes with her legs. Bhawna told the Chief Minister that she has studied up to class 10th in her village School but due to her disability she is unable to commute to other villages for higher education, So She requested Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel to open Higher Secondary School in Kaneychur to enable local students to pursue further studies. On hearing her grievance, the Chief Minister immediately announced the opening of the Higher Secondary School at Kaneychur.

In the Janchaupal organized in Durgukondal of Kanker District under the Chief Minister’s state-wide ‘Bhent Mulaqat Campaign’,a middle school student namely, Vandana Dewan drew Mr. Baghel’s attention to the problems being faced by the students due to lack of a School building. Hearing this, the Chief Minister immediately announced the construction of a new school building. The High School of Medo has been functional since 2013 but there was no school building and students had to face extreme weather conditions of sun, rain, etc. to attend classes without a building.

The sensitivity of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel can be evidently seen as he announced the construction of a new building for Government Higher Secondary School Medo within half an hour of hearing about the school girl’s demand. After the meeting, the students of Medo School expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister by presenting him with bouquets.

The Chief Minister bhupesh baghel told the dairy farmers during the Bhent Mulaqat Program

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Dairy producers should form their own associations. The Government will consider setting up collection centers and purchasing the products

The Chief Minister organized a Chaupal at Gitpahar in Bhanupratappur Vidhansabha in the Kanker district, beneficiaries said that they are reaping the benefits of the Government schemesRaipur

If dairy farmers collectively do their work by forming associations and collect milk with the help of the association, then the Government can arrange the purchase of dairy through collection centers. The Chief Minister said so to a farmer from Charama, Mr. Bhushan Sahu, during the Bhent Mulaqat programme held in Gitpahar in Bhanupratappur Vidhansabha. Bhushan told the Chief Minister that he is involved in the business of dairy farming. Milk purchase centers in the state and purchase of milk at Government approved prices would have made things easier for us. The Chief Minister answered that if the associations start this initiative, then the Government can consider opening collection centers after examining the case so that the milk can be sold easily through these centers. The Chief Minister, on this occasion, told the farmers of Gitpahar that it is always beneficial to work through associations because many schemes of the Government have been designed to encourage these associations. The Chief Minister performed the Bhoomipujan and inauguration of 83 Devgudis worth Rs. 5 Crore 19 Lakh. He also worshipped Shitala Mata and prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the state. .

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Received gains in farming and started taking double the quantity of crops – Mr. Mahesh Nishad said that debt of Rs. 49 thousand was remitted, and he received the installments under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisaan Nyay Scheme. Farming is providing me with significant gains. I have started taking double the quantity of crops. A beneficiary in Gitpahar, Girdhari Lal, told the Chief Minister that he was unable to do farming because of the absence of Patta. However, after I received the forest rights Patta, I started farming. Now I’m conducting farming on 2 Acres of land. Due to the Rajiv Gandhi Kissan Nyay Scheme, I’m getting a reasonable price for the crops. There is happiness and prosperity in my life because of you, Mr. Chief Minister. Santosh Devendra said that he is farming on 14 Acres of land. My debt of Rs. 1.5 Lakh has been remitted. I have received Rs. 26 Thousand as the first installment of the Rajiv Gandhi Kissan Nyay Scheme. Sir, farming has again brought happiness into my life.

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Instructions to help disabled Bharti – Like always, the sensitive and thoughtful side of the Chief Minister’s personality was revealed in Gitpahar. Bharti, who has both her hands disabled, told the Chief Minister that she faces many difficulties because of her disability. The Chief Minister immediately gave instructions to the Collector to solve the problems faced by handicapped people on priority. He asked to monitor whether disabled people are reaping the benefits of the Government schemes or not.
Chief Minister made an important announcement in Gitpahar - The Chief Minister announced the construction of a mini stadium in Gitpahar. He announced the construction of a Community Home for the tribal society in Charama. He also announced the opening of a District Co-operative Central Bank branch and instructed the Collector to mark a place for it. The Chief Minister announced the opening of Sub Health Centers in Basanwahi and Bargari. He also assented to the proposals for all Devgudis and Ghotuls in the Bhanupratappur Vidhansabha.

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel sat on the ground at the house of a woman farmer, had lunch

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel on Friday reached Durgukondal village during his visit to Kanker assembly constituency. His convoy stopped at the house of a woman farmer Mrs. Savita Uikey where he shared lunch with the family sitting on the ground.

Savita Uikey served ‘Karmatta-Koliari Bhaji’, ‘Chech Bhaji’, ‘Rakhiya Badi’, potato vegetable, ‘Jimmikand Sabzi’, ‘Urad-Moong Dal’, Rice, ‘Roti’, ‘Jirra Phool Chutney’, Mango Chutney and Madia Page to Chief Minister. After this, the Chief Minister also enjoyed Kheer, Chhind, Jamun and Desi Mango.

Mr. Baghel also interacted with the family members. He asked the children whether they go to school. “Yes! We both go to school. One study in class 1 and other in class 4 in Swami Atmanand English Medium School started by you”, the children replied proudly. Mayank is grade one and Rihan is in fourth grade. Expressing his happiness, Mr. Baghel gave chocolates and other prizes to both the children.

Expressing her gratitude to Chief Minister, the children's mother said “it is because of the opening of Government-run English Medium Schools that children hailing from farmer’s families like ours are now able to study in English medium schools.”

Chief Minister offered prayers to Sheetla Mata in Gitpahar

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Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday reached village Gitpahar under Charama tehsil of Bhanupratappur assembly constituency. The villagers accorded him a traditional welcome by offering him a turban to wear. Mr. Baghel prayed for the happiness, well-being and prosperity of the people of the state by offering prayers to Sheetla Mata. Along with worshipping Angarmoti Mata he also worshipped Dokra Dev and Pahariya Dokra Dev praying for good rains. Besides, Chief Minister planted a sapling of Neem tree in the temple premises. Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Anila Bhediya and Deputy Speaker of Chhattisgarh legislative assembly and Bhanupratappur MLA Manoj Singh Mandavi were also present on the occasion.

There was a time when we were scared of earthworms, now these creatures have become our family: Urvashi and Sangeeta

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Earthworms have become true 'Mitaan' of Women in Gitpahar

Women in Gitpahar are earning good income by selling earthworms and vermi compost

Earthworms play an important role in making the soil fertile, and hence, they are called friends to farmers. But who had known that these creepy crawlers can become the 'mitaan' of women and create an additional source of income for them. It sounds strange but it is true. Women in Gitpahar Gram Panchayat have befriended these tiny creatures to explore a whole new dimension of financial empowerment.

Resident of Gitpahar, Urvashi Jain had started practicing vermiculture at the local Gauthan around one and a half years ago, under Suraaji Gaon Yojana of Chief Minister Mr Bhupesh Baghel. And till date, Urvashi and her self-help group Saraswati Mahila Swa-Sahayta Samooh has sold nearly 7 quintals of earthworms worth Rs one lakh 37 thousand. Today, they have sufficient quantity of earthworms to meet the demand of farmers and other gauthans. Besides, they have also earned a profit of Rs one lakh 39 thousand by selling vermi compost.

Sangeeta Patel of village Jepra also has similar success story to tell. She too has sold 5 quintals of earthworms worth Rs 90 thousand in a span of one and a half years. She has also earned a profit of Rs 2 lakh by selling 40 quintals of vermi compost so far.

Both Urvashi and Sangeeta were provided earthworms by Agriculture Department. Both the beneficiaries created a favourable environment for vermiculture and in this way the quantity of earthworms multiplied. And today, not only the private traders but the Agriculture Department itself procures earthworms from Urvashi and Sangeeta.

One migrant labourer killed, another injured in terrorist attack in J-K’s Budgam

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One migrant labourer, identified as 17-year-old Dilkhush Kumar from Bihar, was killed and another injured after terrorists shot at them in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam on Thursday evening.

The non-local labourers were employed at a brick kiln in Chadoora village in Budgam district.

“#Terrorists fired upon 02 outside #labourers working in a Brick Kiln in Chadoora area of #Budgam. The duo was shifted to hospital for treatment where one among them #succumbed. @JmuKmrPolice,” tweeted the Kashmir Zone Police.

At about 9.20 pm on Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Police received information about a terror crime incident at Magraypora Chadoora area of Budgam where terrorists had fired upon two outside labourers.

Senior police officers along with reinforcement reached the site of the incident.

The preliminary investigation reveals, as per the official press release, that terrorists had indiscriminately fired upon two outside labourers identified as Dilkhush Kumar, a resident of Bihar and Rajan, a resident of Punjab, working in a Brick Kiln, at Magraypora Chadoora area of District Budgam.

In this incident, the duo had received critical gunshot injuries and were immediately shifted to the hospital for the treatment of their injuries.

However, one of the injured Dilkhush has succumbed to his injuries whereas; the condition of the other injured is stated to be stable.

The Police have registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of law. An investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the circumstances which lead to this incident.

The area has been cordoned off and the search in the area is going on.

Notably, this attack comes only hours after a bank manager from Rajasthan, identified as Vijay Kumar, was shot dead in Kulgam. He was shot right outside his office.

The Resistance Front, a shadow outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, claimed responsibility for the attack.

A couple of days ago, Hindu woman teacher Rajni Bala, hailing from Jammu’s Samba district, was shot dead by terrorists at a government school in Gopalpora, Kulgam.

With the melodious sound of Shabri flute, Chief Minister inaugurates Kondagaon C-Mart

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During his state-level Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan today, Chief Minister inaugurated the C-Mart at Kondagaon. On this occasion, Chief Minister picked up a Shabri flute on sale at C Mart and played a melodious tune. Shabari flute is a unique musical instrument which creates melody when shaken with hands. This instrument is also useful for hand exercise.

On the occasion, Chief Minister inspected all the products displayed at C-Mart, including the herbal products, Kodo, Kutki, Ragi Cookies, Jamun Chips. Products manufactured by the members of Udaan Mahila Krishak Producer, under Bihaan, are being sold at this C-Mart opened in Chikhalputi, Kondagaon. Here, all kinds of local products will be available for sale under one roof. Chief Minister appreciated the products of C-Mart.

It is noteworthy that products worth about Rs 19 lakh are being sold in C-Mart Kondagaon. Chief Minister tried and praised the taste of Jamun Chips at C-Mart. Women working at the store told Chief Minister that jamun is a seasonal fruit; we have made jamun chips so that people may enjoy the taste of jamun round the year. Women in the Udaan group are manufacturing a total of 587 products.

The Chief Minister inspected the Sub Tehsil Office in Badedongar

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Met the beneficiaries in the Public Service Center, and provided them with Aadhar Cards, health cards, and residence certificates himself

The Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel today inspected the Sub Tehsil Office in Badedongar in the Keshkal Vidhansabha. He obtained information about the filed cases and gave the directions to sort out all the cases timely.

The Inspection of the Public Service Center

The Chief Minister inspected the Public Service and Aadhar Registration Center situated in the Sub Tehsil Office of Badedongar. He met the beneficiaries present in the Public Service Office and asked them about any difficulties they might be facing. The Chief Minister himself distributed them the e-Labor Cards, Aadhar cards, and health cards and congratulated them.

The announcement for the Sub Tehsil in Badedongar was made on 27 January 2021 by the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel during a general meeting held in Kongera of the Baderajpur development block.

Within just a month of the Chief Minister’s announcement, on 23 February 2021, the Sub Tehsil Office was opened. After the opening of the Sub Tehsil office in Badedongar, works involving demarcation, transfer, and partition of the local residents have become easier because of which they are delighted.

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel met people of Bade Dongar area, under Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan

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Stop dam broke in just two years: Chief Minister gave instructions to investigate the farmer’s complaint and to build a new stop dam

Government's decision to promote crops alternate to paddy is yeilding positive results: Cultivation area of maize is increasing rapidly, farmers are now demanding a factory

State Government's beneficiary-oriented DBT schemes have led to an increase in banking needs, farmers demanded Chief Minister to open a bank branch

Branch of a cooperative bank to be opened in Bade Dongar and the PHC here will be upgraded to CHC, announced Chief Minister

At the Bhent-Mulaqat programme held in Bade Dongar area of Keshkal constituency today, farmer Ratiram complained to Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel that the stop dam built in his village Jugaani for irrigation has collapsed within just two years of construction and because of this, as many as 600 farmers are unable to irrigate their lands. Chief Minister directed the officials concerned to investigate the collapse of stop dam on Bhavardeeg Nala and also announced the construction of the new stop dam. Farmers also requested Chief Minister to establish maize factory in their village. They told that as a result of Government’s efforts to promote crops alternate to paddy, farmers have started cultivating maize on a large-scale, and hence a factory should be established for processing of this huge yield of maize. Farmers also demanded opening of a cooperative bank branch in the village. It is noteworthy that under State Government’s justice oriented schemes, financial aids are being directly transfered into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. Because of which, the need for a proper banking system has further increased. On the occasion, Chief Minister announced opening of a branch of cooperative bank in Bade Dongar. Chief Minister told the farmers that the government is continuously working towards building a strong infrastructure so as to provide fair value of the produce to the farmers. On the occasion, Minister-in-charge Mr. Kawasi Lakhma, Member of Rajya Sabha Mrs. Phoolo Devi Netam, Bastar MP Mr. Deepak Baij, Keshkal MLA Mr. Santram Netam and other public representatives.

Chief Minister inspected Bade Dongar Sub-Tehsil-

Chief Minister had announced the formation of sub-tehsil in Bade Dongar on January 27 last year, and from the very next month, the official work for implementation of this announcement was commenced. Today, during his visit to Bade Dongar under Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan, Chief Minister inspected the sub-tehsil office. He inquired about the cases registered and gave instructions to ensure resolution of all the cases within the stipulated time frame. On this occasion, Chief Minister personally handed over e-shram card, health card, Aadhar card to the beneficiaries.

Farmers of Amgaon demanded electricity supply for irrigation pump, Chief Minister gave instructions to meet the demand

During his visit, 39 villagers of Amgaon demanded electricity supply for their irrigation pumps. Chief Minister directed the officials concerned to provide electricity connections for their irrigation pumps. People of OBC category from Korai Gram Panchayat told Chief Minister about not having received the 'patta'. Chief Minister directed the Collector to provide them Patta as per rules.

As soon as the market opens, Mobile Medical Vehicle are made available

When Chief Minister asked about the availability of mobile medical vans for Haat Bazars, Asmati of Baangoli stood up and said that we always find the mobile medical van available when we reach the market. As soon as the haat-bazaar opens, the mobile medical van is found ready to provide good treatment and free of cost medicines. Girija Bai of Urandabeda told that she receives the treatment and the medicines free of cost from mobile vans at haat-bazaars.

Loan waiver has opened a path of progress for farmers

Farmer Shankarlal Shardul told that the loan waiver provided by Bhupesh government has opened a way for his progress. The burden of debt earlier had become the cause of stress and tension for him. Chief Minister, soon after your government came into power, Rs five lakh worth of my loan was waived. Then I received a good rate of my produce and then I could focus on farming work with more enthusiasm and relief. Presently, I own two Mahindra tractors and my farming work is flourishing.

Important announcements made by Chief Minister

On the occasion, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel announced upgrading of the primary health center of Bade Dongar to community health center. Besides opening a branch of Co-operative Bank at Badedongar, Chief Minister announced opening of Swami Atmanand English Medium School in Kongud, Farasgaon. Chief Minister also announced the construction of Mangal Bhawan (function hall) and construction of a bridge across the Nala en route on Ghotiamunda Chandabeda road. He also announced the completion of the unfinished work in Danteshwari temple of Bade Dongar, and the new works proposed in the temple were also approved. New school buildings were also announced for Shankarpur, Kumhar Badgaon, Pandeyathgaon, Chingnar, Hirri, Bhandar Seoni, Manjhiathgaon. He also announced the construction of a culvert on Jaitpuri to Girola road.

Immediate implementation of the Chief Minister's announcement in Bastar, visually impaired brother-sister Bhanupriya and Khalendra got a cheque of Rs 1.50 lakh

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The announcement was made by the Chief Minister during the Jan Chaupal in Bakawand on 26 May

Bastar collector handed over the cheque visiting their home

The announcements made by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel during the Jan Chaupal are being promptly implemented by the concerned district administration. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel had announced the approval of Rs. 1.5 lakh for visually impaired student Bhanupriya Acharya of Savra village and her brother Khalendra during Jan Chaupal held at Bakawand on May 26. Immediate action has been taken by Bastar Collector Mr. Rajat Bansal, who visited the home of these children and handed over a cheque of Rs.1.5 lakh to them.

During Jan Chuapal of the ‘Bhent-Mulaqat’ programme, a visually impaired student Bhanupriya Acharya told the Chief Minister that she wants to study and she is unable to do so because of her family’s poor financial condition. Her visually impaired brother Khalendra also expressed his desire to learn music. For both, Bhanupriya demanded a smartphone and a tape recorder. Showing affection toward these blind children, the Chief Minister immediately approved Rs 1.50 lakh to Bhanupriya-Khalendra's father Mr.Devendra Acharya in Bakawand for purchasing smartphones and other equipment. After the announcement of the Chief Minister, the Bastar administration showed its promptness, Collector Rajat Bansal personally visited the house of the visually impaired Bhanupriya and Khalendra and handed over a cheque of Rs 1.50 lakh to them.

The fragrance of Chhattisgarh’s Aromatic Medicinal Plants to reach Europe and East Asia

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The farmers of Kondagaon, following the suggestions of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel to adopt innovation, are producing aromatic crops on the Forestland after receiving forest rights.

Processing units have been set up in Gothan for the oil extraction from these plants

Sunflag Agrotech Company signs MoU to buy aromatic oil, material will go through the company to Europe and East Asia

The production of medicinal plants is also beneficial in the malaria-free Bastar campaign

As suggested by Chief Minister Mr. Baghel, the Farmers of Kondagaon have welcomed the innovative initiative to opt for the cultivation of Medicinal Aromatic plants. After receiving Forest Land Rights, the farmers have planted alternative cash crops in their forest lands to try a different approach of farming rather than just practicing the traditional mode of paddy farming. The processing units for the value addition process to these aromatic plants have also been set up in Gauthans. Earlier, the farmers who were availing just twenty-five thousand Rs as profit by cultivating paddy will be able to earn seventy-five thousand Rs by cultivating aromatic medicinal crops. The marketplace for selling the product has also been marked to make the selling process easy. Aromatic crops are being taken by individual farmers, and forest rights clusters of the district which has created huge opportunities for economic potential in the entire region. It is noteworthy that Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel launched this initiative on 20 June 2021. These aromatic plants have pro-health and pro-environmental qualities as the oil extracted from certain plants is also used to manufacture mosquito repellants.

It is noteworthy that as per the wishes of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel with the aim of increasing the income of the marginal and small farmers of the district, the district administration has started the 'Aromatic Kondanar' campaign for the cultivation of aromatic crops in the district. A field distillation unit has been established in Rajagaon to extract the aromatic oils from these aromatic crops. This process will help the farmers to get 10 times more profit than traditional crops. The extracted aromatic oil is used in making perfumes, essential oils, medicinal oils, soaps, liquid handwash, sanitizers and mosquito repellents.

The Production Centre itself acted as a marketplace

Mr. Harishchandra Koram, a member of Indira Van Mitan Group, Managing Committee of Aromatic Kondanar, said that after the MoU beetween district administration and Sunflag Agrotech, it will be easy to reach the oil markets of Indonesia, Europe and US where oils extracted in Gauthans can be exported for a significant profit. He said that now the producers will not have to search for a marketplace to sell oil, the aroma of Aromatic Kondanar will itself attract the buyers here.

Contribution towards malaria-free Bastar campaign

Aromatic oil extracted from the aromatic plant is also used in manufacturing mosquito repellent. This process of oil extraction will be helpful in the malaria-free Bastar campaign of the state government. ,Due to this the mortality rate due to malaria will also come down in the region.

Farmers are getting prosperous due to the cultivation of aromatic crops

Sampat Singh Netam, a resident farmer in the village of Mirdongar, told that he has received a forest rights letter for about 2.5 acres of land from the state government. He has been cultivating paddy for the last several years in this land, from which he used to get an income of approximately 25 thousand per acre annually. After getting the information about the cultivation of aromatic plants by the district administration, he has started to produce lemon grass in 1 acre and khus (vetivare) in about one and a half acres. The market price of aromatic oil is Rs 1500 per liter. At this rate, he will receive a profit of 70 to 80 thousand rupees annually per acre which is almost three times the profit he was generating with the traditional mode of farming paddy

People duping farmers and usurping their money cannot roam free, they’ll go to jail

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Chief Minister assured the farmers during the Bhent Mulaqat Programme in Makdi

The people who arrogate farmers’ money cannot roam free, they’ll be sent to jail. Any incident of fraud with farmers will be thoroughly investigated and immediate action will be taken. During the ‘Bhent-Mulaqat’ Programme in Makdi, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel assured all the farmers after hearing the complaint of one of them. He said that the officers have been instructed to take strict action in the event of fraud with farmers so that such antisocial agents are taught a lesson. A farmer had made a complaint against the Additional Agriculture Extension Officer A.K. Tandon during the Bhent Mulaqat Programme in Makdi. The Police Officers said that an F.I.R has been lodged against him. “Welfare of the farmers is among the topmost priorities of the state government. We are committed to provide right and fair price for their produce”, said Mr. Baghel. On this occasion, Minister of Industries Mr. Kawasi Lakhma, Rajya Sabha MP Mrs. Phulo Devi Netam, MP Mr. Deepak Baij, Kondagaon MLA Mr. Mohan Markam, and other public representatives were also present.

Complaint was made regarding name not being added to the ration card, the Chief Minister gave the necessary directions, and by the end of the programme, the name was added– The people are receiving on-the-spot solutions to their problems in programme organized during ‘Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan’. Partu Pandey complained that his wife’s name wasn’t added to the ration card. The Chief Minister immediately gave instructions to solve the issue. At the end of the programme, the Chief Minister told Partu Pandey that his wife Sohdara’s name has been added to the ration card.

Training is going on under ‘Mawa Girda Kondanar Yojana’ Recruitment for Bastar Fighters is going to commence and training is being provided as well for its preparations by the state government. Under the ‘Mawa Girda Kondanar Yojana’, youth and girls are being trained for its preparation. Praising the training provided, the youth said that this has raised the hope that we will definitely get selected for Bastar Fighters.

‘Tikhur’ of Kondagaon is being exported to Vietnam: Chief Minister said that the products of Kondagaon have gained international recognition with Tikhur from here being exported to Vietnam. The state government is making an effort to make the unique products of Bastar ‘go global’ so that the world should know about their benefits. Better promotion will boost the demand of our forest produce.

Benefits of Narva Scheme While interacting with Chief Minister, the beneficiaries of Narva Yojana told that the water level has increased significantly through this scheme. Earlier there used to be water scarcity problem in the high altitude areas which has now been solved. Due to this they are now able to harvest twice.

Inauguration of Swami Atmanand English Medium School Chief Minister also inaugurated Swami Atmanand English Medium School on the occasion. He also played Chinese checkers game with the children and distributed chocolates to them.

Inspection of Makdi Police Station Chief Minister also inspected Makdi Police Station. He sought information about the pending cases besides inspecting the prison house, record room, computer room and armoury. He also planted a sapling of mango tree on this

occasion.

Announcements made by Chief Minister Chief Minister announced the opening of a hi-tech bus stand at Makadi and opening of a branch of cooperative bank in Bijapur. He also announced to approve electricity connections in 1466 irrigation pumps and to sanction new buildings for 12 schools. He announced mini stadium in Randhana and beautification of Budha Talab Makdi Talab.

Chief Minister bhupesh baghel motivated children to take inspiration from the lives of great personas

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Our school is named after Swami Atmanand ji, can you tell us about him', asked a student to Chief Minister

In his affectionate response to the curiosity of little Rashmi, Chief Minister narrated the story of Swami Atmanand's life in detail

Students of Swami Atmanand School in Jagdalpur will go to Narayanpur to visit the ashram established by Swami Atmanand, Chief Minister directed Collector in the context

A section of Swami Atmanand's books will be introduced in the school library, children will be able to listen to the audio clips of Swamiji's inspiring discourses

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel today inspected Swami Atmanand English School in Jagdalpur and during his visit, a kid named Rashmi Dahria asked Chief Minister to tell them more about Swami Atmanand ji, after whom their school has been named. In his affectionate response to the curiosity of little Rashmi, Chief Minister stood in front of the Black Board and explained the children in detail about the inspirational life of Swami Atmanand.

Chief Minister told the children that Swami Atmanand was born in Raipur, his father's name was Shri Dhaniram Verma. He was a freedom fighter and teacher. Swami Atmanand ji had joined the Quit India Movement on Mahatma Gandhi's call. After which he had lost his job and was even arrested. He stayed with Gandhiji at Wardha Ashram. When Swami Atmanand was 4 years old, he used to sing the favorite bhajan of Mahatma Gandhi- Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram on Harmonium in Wardha Ashram. He was very intelligent, was a gold medalist from Nagpur in MSc Maths. During his stay in Vivekananda Ashram in Nagpur, he felt inspired to follow the path shown by Swami Vivekananda. He had secured his position in the top ten scorers in the ICS exam. But he did not become a collector, instead he joined Swami Vivekananda Ashram. Vivekananda also lived in Raipur in his childhood. After Calcutta, he spent most of his life in Raipur.

Swami Atmanand ji worked hard and opened an ashram in Raipur. But at that time, famine had struck the region. Swamiji spent all the money deposited for the ashram in the service of the famine victims. Because Vivekananda used to say that service to the poor is the service of God. He opened ashrams in various places including Indore, Bhilai, Amarkantak.

When he met Mrs. Indira Gandhi, she told him that people of Abujhmad are deprived for government schemes. She requested him to open an ashram in Abujhmad. In the same sequence, Swami ji opened an ashram and a school in Narayanpur. For the first time, seven children of Abujhmad had made it to the merit list of Bastar Division. All seven of the children who were studying under his guidance had successfully made it to the merit list. Swami Atmanand ji had made major contribution to the field of education. His discourses used to be inspirational. He was a great reformer, and a great thinker. This is the reason why their school was named after Swami Atmanand ji. Glad to learn about the life of Swami Ji, children applauded at the end of Chief Minister’s narration.

Chief Minister directed the Collector to take students of Swami Atmanand School, Jagdalpur to the ashram established by Swami Atmanand in Narayanpur. He also gave instructions to include a section of of Swami Atmanand's books in the school library and to make the audio clips of Swamiji's inspiring discourses available for the children.

Chief Minister Mr Baghel inaugurates newly-built sports ground at Jagdalpur

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Played lawn tennis with the players

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel reached Indira Priyadarshini Stadium at Jagdalpur District Headquarters. He inaugurated the newly-built sports ground. Parsing the sports ground, Mr. Baghel said that this playground would prove to be a milestone in shaping the sports talents of Bastar and gaining recognition at national and international level by providing them necessary sports facilities. Chief Minister gave a morale boost to the players by playing lawn tennis with them. Mr. Baghel enthusiastically said that I will play all the games in the ground.

Chief Minister bhupash Baghel tried his hands on skipping a rope on the request of lil boy Jeevan Das Baghel

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Praising the talent of Jeevan Das, Chief Minister said “Get him admitted in Atmanand English Medium School”

As a response to school closure during Covid-19 pandemic, Dabaguda village youth opened learning center

As a response to the school closure, youth of Dabaguda village of tribal-dominated Bastar district undertaken a unique initiative of starting a learning center to ensure uninterrupted learning of children during the time of Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 32 children were provided education along with sports activities for their holistic development in this learning center opened as per the instructions of district collector. Jeevan Das, a class 5 student, showed Chief Minister his learning center. He also displayed his sport skills in traditional games like ‘gilli danda’ and ‘bhaura’ (spinning top). Lastly, he said that I like skipping rope. ‘Aap bhi kud kar dikhao’, he innocently asked Chief Minister. Mr. Baghel decided to skip some rope on his sweet request. Chief Minister also enjoyed playing ‘gilli-danda’ and spinning top with the children, which made them excited and happy.

“This child is very talented. Get him admitted in Atmanand English Medium School”, Chief Minister said. A village youth informed that the blend of education and sports activities have led to rapid development of children. They come happily to the Learning Center. We make them study and play games as well.

Heaping praise on the youth, Chief Minister said that due to the awareness of people like you and the determination of the government, all of us were able to face the extreme times of Corona. “You guys have helped ensuring that no child is left behind during the pandemic and have nurtured the talents of children like Jeevan Das. Salute to your spirit”, he said. Chief Minister also took a group photo with all the children.

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