New college for arts, commerce, and science discipline to be established in Nagpura

CM announced to start a new ITI in Rasmada

Primary health center will be opened in Anjora (B)

Sports academy (including swimming and kho-kho) will be established in Purai

CM announced to start Swami Atmanand English Medium School in Purena and Katro 

CM announced to start Swami Atmanand Hindi Medium School in Pauwara

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday reached Purai village falling under the Durg assembly constituency (Gramin) for his statewide 'Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan'. During the meeting at Purai, the Chief Minister inaugurated and performed Bhumi Poojan of various development works worth Rs.78 crore. He also distributed kits to the beneficiaries of various schemes of government. The Chief Minister announced Rs.5 lakh for the installation of Shaheed Mr. Lokesh Sahu statue.

Chief Minister Mr. Baghel said that all sections are getting benefits from government schemes. Through the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, the state government is providing bonuses to the farmers along with purchasing their produce at a fair price. He garlanded the photograph of Chhattisgarh Mahtari, lit the lamp, and started the program by singing Rajgeet. During the meeting, Mrs. Urvashi Chandrakar of village Risama told that she has half an acre farm and her agricultural loan of Rs. 20 thousand has been waived off under the loan waiver scheme. Mr. Ramesh Kumar Gajpal said that till now he has sold paddy worth Rs. 1.25 lakh and bought a harvester from it. Farmer Mr. Toshan Kumar Sahu said that he has sold 120 quintals of paddy and his loan of Rs. 26,000 was waived off. He told the Chief Minister that now by selling 20 quintals of paddy per acre, he would get an additional profit of Rs 5,000. Mr. Thaneshwar Sahu narrated his self-composed poem to the Chief Minister. Mr. Thaneshwar thanked the Chief Minister for installing the statue in the name of Shaheed Mr. Lokesh Sahu.

Mr. Devendra Kumar Vaishnav of village Rasmada said that Rasmada is an industrial area, there is no agricultural land available for farming, and industrial groups are not giving them jobs. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel took the information in this regard from the collector and the officer of the District Trade and Industry Center. Officials told the Chief Minister that so far 1037 people have got employment in the district. A ration card beneficiary named Nomin Sahu told that there are 5 members in his house and they are getting rice, sugar, and salt. Advitiya Nirankari, a 10th-class student of Swami Atmanand English Medium School told the Chief Minister that he got relief from expensive school fees, earlier he had to pay Rs 80,000 as school fees.

He took feedback from people about the Hatbazar Clinic scheme. Mrs. Rashi Banjare of Utai village said that she got health benefits from this scheme. She bought a mobile for her brother with the amount she got in Inspire Award. Ms. Shashi informed the Chief Minister that her brother has been selected in NEET exam from Ambikapur. She requested financial assistance for her brother's studies. Praising Ms.Shashi, the Chief Minister announced financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh. He directed the concerned officer to provide benefits of government schemes to the divyanga daughter Hansika. On being asked about Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana, Mrs. Saraswati said that her son Lakshya was a differently-abled person. Under the Suposhan Yojana, both mother and child are now healthy. They are receiving hot milk, bananas, and nutritious food items from Anganwadi regularly.

Announcement made by Chief Minister

A new college for arts, commerce, and science discipline and a primary health center will be upgraded from 30 beds to 50 beds in Nagpura village. A new ITI in Rasmada village will be started soon. The primary health center will be opened in village Anjora (B). Sports academy (including swimming and khokho) will be started in Purai village. Eight additional rooms will be constructed in Government College situated at Utai.

Government High Schools of Maroda, Kuthrel, Birejhar, and Hanoda will be upgraded to Government Higher Secondary Schools. New Higher Secondary Schools will be opened in Khopli and Mundera villages. Approval will be given for the construction of the high school building in village Ruda. Swami Atmanand English medium school will be opened in Purena and Katro village. Swami Atmanand Hindi medium school will be started in Pauwara village.

Government Higher Secondary School buildings will be constructed in Matwari and Umarpoti villages. Manglik Bhawan will be constructed for all communities. A new school building will be constructed for Government Higher Secondary School located at Purai. The road will be widened to reach the Anganwadi center. A commercial complex will be constructed in the old panchayat bui

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the birth anniversary of Mahavir Swami, the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism which falls on April 4. He said that Mahavir Swami gave the message of truth, non-violence, love, and compassion to society. Mahavir Swami emphasized on 'internal purity' along with 'external cleanliness'. Mahavir Swami described non-violence as the paramount principle for all religions and taught people to 'live and let live'. Mahavir ji principles and teachings are ever relevant. Everyone can have a happy society by following the path shown by Mahavir Swami ji and serving the poor.

Chief Minister unveiled the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Dau Late Pyarelal Belchandan in Village Tirga of Durg Rural Assembly Constituency

Chief Minister made the announcement of opening Swami Atmanand English Medium School in Tirga

Chief Minister released the folder based on the life of Dau Late Pyarelal Belchandan

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel reached Tirga village in Durg Rural Assembly Constituency : He unveiled the staues of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi in the Sub-health Center and Dau Late Pyarelal Belchandan in Higher Secondary School Tirga

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel reached Tirga village in Durg Rural Assembly Constituency

He unveiled the staues of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi in the Sub-health Center and Dau Late Pyarelal Belchandan in Higher Secondary School Tirga

The school is named after Dau Late Mr. Pyarelal Belchandan, Dau Belchandan was a Gandhian leader and former MLA of the region

Chief Minister performed the Bhumipoojan of Community House Kurmipara here

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel is visiting the Durg Rural Assembly Constituency under the Bhent Mulaqat program today. The Chief Minister started the Bhent Mulaqat program in Durg Rural Assembly Constituency by unveiling the statue of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi in Village Tirga. The Chief Minister also unveiled the statue of popular Gandhian leader and former MLA Dau Late Pyarelal Belchandan and conducted the Bhumipoojan of Community House in Kurmipara.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also released a folder based on the biography of Dau Late Pyarelal Belchandan. He made the announcement of opening Swami Atmanand English Medium School in Tirga village and also announced the approval of Rs. 25 lakh for the development of the region at the request of the local Sarpanch. Chief Minister also praised the local farmer Tarakeshwar. Tarakeshwar donated Rs. 7000, out of the amount obtained by him through selling paddy under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, to the Mukhyamantri Sahayata Kosh by submitting a cheque to the Chief Minister.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that today he has got the opportunity to unveil the statues of Gandhi Ji and Dau Ji in Tirga. Dau Pyarelal Belchandan used to tour all day, was quite disciplined, and had his own identity. There have been many big leaders, and everyone had unique identities and similarities. Dau Ji was punctual as well. He was dedicated to farmers, fought for the protection of their interests, and used to preserve all letters. Mr. Baghel said that Dau Ji used to salute everyone, regardless of whether they were young or old, it was his virtue, and he had started a new tradition.

The Chief Minister said that he has named the Higher Secondary School and Kharkhara Mohandipat Irrigation Scheme in Tirga after Dau Ji to preserve his memories. Mr. Baghel said that 20 quintals of paddy per acre of land have been purchased while keeping the interests of farmers in mind.

He said that the Government has worked towards increasing the income of cattle farmers, because of which about 3.5 lakh families are being benefitted. We are continuously committed to increasing the income of people. We started the Unemployment Allowance Scheme for the youth on 1 April. Moreover, they will also be trained so that they are provided with employment opportunities. We have also started a socio-economic survey, the work under this started yesterday. A portal was launched in Sargaon on 25 March and has also started operating from 1 April.

On this occasion, local MLA and Minister Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu, Minister-in-charge of Durg Mr. Mohd. Akbar, former MLA of the region Mrs. Pratima Chandrakar, Senior Congress leader Mr. Pradeep Chaubey, family members of Dau Late Pyarelal Belchandan, public representatives, and local people were present.

 'Radio Sangwari' is based on 'Hamar Bhakha Hamar Geet'

Through this newly-launched radio station, Chhattisgarh's art and culture will be widely publicized

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel launched Chhattisgarh's first digital radio station 'Radio Sangwari' in a program organized at his residence office today. On this occasion, he congratulated the entire team including the founder and director of Radio Sangwari, describing it as a better effort in the direction of widely promoting the art and culture of Chhattisgarh.

Chief Minister Mr. Baghel said in his address to the programme that Radio Sangwari will play an important role in taking the Chhattisgarhi folk art, folk culture and song-music to the common people through digital radio station. I have been told that through the Radio Sangwari app, the art and culture of Chhattisgarh will be taken to the people across the whole world, certainly it is a very commendable effort, said Mr. Baghel.

 Chief Minister Mr. Baghel said that this platform has the potential to become a powerful medium for reviving the vanishing cultural genres and traditional art forms of Chhattisgarh. This would also serve as a platform for promoting the talents of the new artists of the state. There is no dearth of radio listeners even today. Many radio stations have gained popularity because of their innovations and out of the box vision. I hope that the digital radio station being launched as Radio Sangwari will also gain recognition and popularity as a powerful medium.

On this occasion, the founder of Radio Sangwari Mr. Rahul Sharma and co-founder Dr. Hemant Sirmaur told that Radio Sangwari can be listened comfortably even on 2G internet speed. Program director Mr. Manish Baghel told in the program that the app can be downloaded by typing "Radio Sangwari" on the search tab of Google Play Store. On this occasion Ms. RJ Shreya, Mr. Jagmeet Singh, Mr. Anuj Sharma and all the members of Radio Sangwari were present.

 Chief Minister Mr. Baghel released the audio of the Chhattisgarhi song ‘Kaka Jinda He’

Raipur, TNINS 

 Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel released the audio of the Chhattisgarhi song ‘Kaka Jinda He’ during a program organized at his residential office today. On this occasion, he congratulated and expressed his best wishes to the creator of the song, Head Constable Mr. Dilip Tamrakar, for mentioning government schemes in the song lyrics through the audio.

 Pauni-Pasari Yojana: Rs 7.33 crore approved for the construction of 263 platforms

Raipur, TNINS 

A provision has been made to provide a platform to women of self-help groups and those interested in doing traditional business in the unorganized sector of all of the state's urban areas, at an affordable daily fee for business in the densely populated areas. This scheme is beneficial in reviving the pouni-pasari business, which is an ancient Chhattisgarh tradition.

 Under this, local traditional businesses such as iron-related works, pottery, washing clothes, preparing shoes and slippers, wood-related works, fodder for animals, vegetable production, weaving-stitching of clothes, making blankets, idols,  The business of flowers, worship material, bamboo tukna,  hair cutting, dona-pattal, mat preparation and jewellery and beauty items etc. employment is made available in the form of pauni-pasari business.

Under the scheme, an amount of Rs 7 crore 33 lakh 8 thousand has been sanctioned for the construction of about 263 pauni-pasari units (platforms). Under the scheme, the eligibility of 30 lakh per piece is fixed.  Under the scheme, 100 percent grant is given to the urban bodies.  In the financial year 2019-20, approval of Rs 2750.70 lakh has been given for a total of 108 projects.  And in the financial year 2020-21, approval of Rs 4506.02 lakh has been given for the updated 152 projects.  In the year 2021, approval of Rs 26.35 lakh has been given for one project.  In the financial year 2022-23, approval of Rs 55.24 lakh was given for two projects.

 One-time 50 percent exemption in road tax on sale of vehicles at Auto Expo 2023 held in capital Raipur postponed with immediate effect

Raipur,TNINS 

In compliance of the order of the High Court, in payment of lifetime tax of vehicles for allotment of registration mark after the sale of the vehicle at the Auto Expo-2023 organised from March 24 to April 5, 2023 at the Science College Ground in the capital Raipur,  The provision of one-time 50 percent exemption in motor vehicle tax has been postponed by the State Government's Transport Department with immediate effect

It may be noted that the effect and operation of the notification issued by the state government on March 24, 2023, regarding providing one-time 50 percent exemption in motor vehicle tax in Auto Expo-2023 has been postponed by the Bilaspur High Court.  In this regard, the Assistant Transport Commissioner Chhattisgarh has sent a letter to all the vehicle dealers asking them to postpone the provision of one-time 50 percent exemption in motor vehicle tax and ensure immediate necessary action as per the order of the High Court, in the payment of lifetime tax on vehicles.

 Chief Minister participated in the Hanuman Chalisa Mahapath program

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel participated in the Shri Hanuman Chalisa Mahapath program organized by 'Shri Hanuman Mahapath Samiti tatha jeevan prabandhan samooh' at the Balveer Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium complex in the capital Raipur this evening. On this occasion, the Chief Minister recited Hanuman Chalisa along with all the Hanuman devotees present. In the program, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel listened to the lecture by Pandit Vijayshankar Mehta on the topic 'Safalta ki Daud - parivar mat tod'.

On this occasion, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel said that Ram Navami is a very auspicious day. He further said that Shri Hanuman is the amalgamation  of devotion, knowledge and strength, there is no greater yogi, devotee, wise or powerful than him. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel also said that a character like Hanuman ji is rarely found in any Veda, Purana or scripture.

Extending Ram Navami greetings and best wishes to everyone, the Chief Minister also congratulated the organizing committee for this event. The Chief Minister gave special thanks to Pandit Vijay Shankar Mehta, who was reciting Hanuman Chalisa on the occasion.

On this occasion, MP Mr. Sunil Soni, MLA Mr. Brijmohan Agarwal, Chairman of State Cow Service Commission Mahant Mr. Ramsunder Das, Peethadhishwar Mahant of Shadani Darbar Mr. Yudhishthir Lal, Chairman of Raipur Municipal Corporation Mr. Pramod Sharma, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Yoga Commission Mr. Gyanesh Sharma,Senior  journalist Mr. Himanshi Dwivedi and Many members of Hanuman Mahapeeth including Mr. Vijay Agarwal, Mr. Yogesh Agarwal, Mr. Mukesh Shah, Mr. Mohan Pawar were present.

  Dedicated the gift of the construction of 28 water catchments under the water catchment project

Eight secretaries were appointed to contractual positions on eight water  committees

 Farmers and self-help groups doing outstanding work in agriculture were honored

Pumps were distributed to 65 farmers in Krishi Mela

 Country's largest minor forest product purchase is done in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, TNINS 

Forests Minister Mr. Akbar attended district-level kisan samelan at village jhalmala of the Bodla development block in faraway Vananchal, a Baiga tribe-dominated area located at the end of the Kabirdham district. At this time, he committed to a series of development projects totaling Rs 1 crore 43 lakh 55 thousand for the construction of 28 water catchments as part of the Bodla water catchment project. He announced the construction of four check dams, two stop dams, sixteen wells, and six dabri. During this time, Minister Mr. Akbar appointed 8 secretaries to contractual positions in the Bodla water project's 8 water intake committees. Mrs. Amita Prabhati Markam, District Panchayat President Bodla, presided over the event.

In his address to the program, Forest Minister Mr. Akbar stated that the major goal of organizing the district-level Kisan Mela is to provide knowledge about the growth of rural life, including innovative agricultural practices so that farmers can earn the most profit. This is something that all farmers should take advantage of. In the program, Forest Minister Mr. Akbar handed 1.5 HP electric pumps to 44 beneficiaries, 3 HP diesel pumps to 11 beneficiaries, Rs. 2 lakh 80 thousand to 10 self-help organizations for various livelihood projects, and 2 HP irrigation pumps to 10 district Mineral Trust beneficiaries. Under the Extension Reforma Self Scheme, ten farmers in the district who accomplished outstanding work in the field of agriculture were honored with certificates and incentives. Brahmastra, an organic insecticide made from 1000 liters of cow urine, was given to 1000 farmers at no cost.

Apart from this, Mr. Akbar, stated that the programs run in the interest of farmers were displayed in the district-level Kisan Samelan through the exhibition of various departments. Together with this, information about it is being provided, and all farmers should take advantage of it. He stated that the government's plans are all aimed at strengthening the rural economy. The program is being operated for the residents of the village. When the citizens of a village are financially empowered and as a result, the rural economy thrives.

Since the formation of the state and under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel, matters concerning farmers have been taken as a priority, with the first being the waiver of farm loans- said Mr. Akbar while addressing the Kisan Samelan, Whereas under Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhoomiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana that has been formulated for the economic development of the state's landless laborers. Aside from that, the Godhan Nyay Yojana was launched to boost the revenue of cow owners, farmers, and people. The state government is acquiring 65 different types of forest produce by increasing 7 different types of forest produce for the development of lakhs of families in the state that are involved in forest produce gathering. The price of tendu patta per standard bag has been raised from Rs.2500 to Rs.4000. Chhattisgarh collects the most minor forest products in the country.

 The Chief Minister extends best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Ram Navami

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Ram Navami. On this occasion, he has wished for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state. Mr. Baghel has said that  Shri Ram, the ‘Maryada Puroshottam’, resides in every part of Chhattisgarh. It is a matter of pride and joy for all of us that Chhattisgarh has been the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram and he spent most of his exile here. The state government is developing the route through which Shri Ram passed in Chhattisgarh during the exile period as 'Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit'. With this, the country and the world will be able to get acquainted with the glorious past and religious importance of Chhattisgarh.

 Women and Child Development Minister, Mrs. Anila Bhediya, inaugurated the cafe by cutting a millet cake

Balod TNINS 

Millet Café operations have begun in the area in accordance with Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel's objective of including millet in our daily diet. On Monday, March 27 evening, Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Minister Smt. Anila Bhediya opened Millet Cafe beside Doodh Ganga at the district headquarters Balod. MLA Mrs. Sangeeta Sinha, President of Municipal Council Balod Mr. Vikas Chopra were present on this occasion. During this time, they tasted several dishes and cakes made of Kodo, Kutki, and Ragi and admired their deliciousness.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Bhediya congratulated and praised the women of the self-help group that runs Millet Cafe during this time. Many delicacies made from Kodo, Kutki, Ragi, and other small grain crops, such as Idli, Dosa, Poha, Upma, Bhajiya, Kheer, Halwa, Malt, Cookies, and so on, will be available to the general public at this Millet Cafe. On this occasion, Collector Mr. Kuldeep Sharma, Superintendent of Police Mr. Jitendra Kumar Yadav, Chief Executive Officer of District Panchayat Dr. Renuka Srivastava, ADM Mrs. Indira Tomar and  other concerned officers were present.

 State level webinar organized for nutrition awareness among youth

Raipur, TNINS 

A state-level webinar was organized today by the Women and Child Development Department in collaboration with UNICEF as a part of the Poshan Pakhwada to create nutrition awareness among the youth. Explaining the benefits of millets to the youth through the webinar, they were motivated to include millets in their daily diet. A large number of youth, and departmental staff including Nehru Yuva Kendra, Bharat Scout-Guide, NSS, and UNICEF participated in the webinar through Facebook Live.

Nodal Officer of Women and Child Development Department Mr. G.S. Maravi said that from March 20, Women and Child Development is celebrating Poshan Pakhwada with the cooperation of other departments. During this, many programs are being organized to create nutritional awareness and behavior change among the people. Departmental officer Mrs. Shruti Nerkar said that earlier ancestors used to extensively use grain or millets in their diet. But with the changing times, the style of consuming food in homes has changed a lot. A lot of junk and unhealthy foods are being consumed by a lot of people these days. Millets can be included in the diet to reap all the benefits of nutrition. She further said that the Women and Child Development, Health Department has been fighting malnutrition for a long time. Nutritional food and ready-to-eat food items are being provided to children, women and adolescent girls. But in this, the participation of every person of the society and the department is necessary. Youth can play a major role in driving nutritional behavior and dietary changes. Many types of delicious dishes can be made from millets. The youth should leave junk food and adopt nutritious food and a  healthy lifestyle and also inspire others to do the same.

UNICEF nutritionist Mr. Mahendra Prajapati said that millets are easy to digest, are filled with nutrients and therefore useful for children as well as the elderly. It is also eco-friendly due to less water and has a higher yield. They are not very expensive either. He further explained that growth and development take place rapidly during adolescence and it is necessary to take a balanced diet at this time. Nowadays, due to the side effects of processed and unhealthy food items,cases of malnutrition and obesity are increasing. He told that according to the nutrition survey conducted between 2016 and 2018, deficiency of iron, vitamin A, D and vitamin B-12 was observed in a large number of boys and girls. It has also been found that a large number of teenagers consume excessive salt, sugar and fat rich food. Processed food or junk food is very high in calories and has harmful preservatives and very low in protein and fiber. Due to this,the youth are not getting holistic nutrition. Youth should try to have a balanced diet with the help of millets which is full of all micro and macro nutrients.

Highlighting the role of youth in popularizing nutrition and millets for youth, Mr. Abhishek Singh, expert, UNICEF, said that in order to create a positive behavior change, it is important to understand the target group, educate them and and dispel their myths.

 Chief Secretary organized a high-level meeting

Raipur, TNINS 

 Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain presided over a meeting of officers yesterday in the Mantralay Mahanadi Bhawan concerning the preparations for the oath-taking ceremony of the Chhattisgarh High Court's newly-appointed Chief Justice Mr. Ramesh Sinha. The oath-taking ceremony will be organized in Raj Bhawan's Darbar Hall on 29 March 2023. The Chief Secretary has instructed all officers to make all required arrangements in this regard.

In this meeting that was conducted through video conferencing, DGP Mr. Ashok Juneja, Principal Secretary Mr. Manoj Pingua, Commissioner Raipur Mr. Yashwant Kumar, IG Mr. Ajay Yadav, Secretary to the Governor Mr. Amrit Khalkho, Secretary of the General Administration Department Mr. D.D. Singh, and other officers were present.

 All-women medical staff provides accessible healthcare facilities to women and girls

Raipur TNINS 

Nearly 2036 camps have been organized under the Mukhyamantri Dai Didi Clinic Yojana, which is a unique initiative providing free healthcare facilities to women and adolescent girls through an all-women medical staff. Through these mobile clinics, medical treatment has been provided to over 1,52,361 women and girls living in slum areas of the Raipur, Bilaspur, and Bhilai Municipal Corporation areas, near their homes.

It is worth mentioning that the scheme is being implemented by the urban administration and development department of the Chhattisgarh government. Under the scheme, a team of all women doctors and paramedic staff reaches various locations in a mobile medical unit, providing free check-ups and treatment for women and adolescent girls in need of medical care.

Through these dedicated mobile medical units, lab tests were conducted for 29,397 women and free medicines were provided to 1,44,838 women. Earlier, women living in poor slum areas or working as laborers, who were unable to receive treatment due to various reasons including time constraints, now have access to healthcare facilities through the 'Dai Didi Clinics'. They can now receive treatment near their homes from female doctors and medical staff and are able to receive medical care without hesitation.

 Money is reaching Farmers, cattle herders and laborers through Nyay schemes

Chief Minister participated in Kanwar Festival and Kisan Mahasammelan

Performed the Bhoomipujan-inauguration of 19 works costing Rs 105 crore

Announced to open co-operative bank in Kumarda and Kallubanjari

Approval of 30 lakh rupees for the construction of God Samaj's building in Jaitguda

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel while adressing the gathering at the Kanwar Mahotsav and Kisan Mahasammelan organized in Chhuriya development block of Rajnandgaon district today said that the state government is continuously working to ensure that the  farmers of the state remain prosperous and happy. Money is reaching farmers, cattle herders and laborers through the state government's Nyay schemes. He further said that the scope of paddy procurement has been increased from 15 quintals to 20 quintals per acre, due to which the farmers are very happy. he further said that If our providers of food,farmers are happy, then God is also happy. 

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also performed Bhumi Pujan and inaugurated 19 works costing Rs 105 crore 71 thousand. In which inauguration of 6 works costing Rs 8 crore 66 lakh 39 thousand and Bhumi Pujan of 13 works costing Rs 96 crore 34 lakh 32 thousand are included. He distributed materials worth Rs 2 crore 56 lakh 40 thousand to 165 beneficiaries of various schemes in the programme, forest rights lease, approval order and citation for social and compound construction was also approved. The Chief Minister honored the talented students of Kanwar Samaj in the programme.

Addressing the program, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel extended hearty congratulations and best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Navratri and Ramzan. He said that the farmers across the state have celebrated the increase in paddy purchase from 15 quintals to 20 quintals in the support price. The farmer friendly schemes of the government have increased the number of farmers and area under cultivation in the state. Earlier 55 lakh metric tonnes of paddy was procured, which has now doubled to 107 lakh metric tonnes. In Rajnandgaon district, there has been two and a half times increase in the area under cultivation and number of farmers. Farmers are also adopting scientific methods for farming. Under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, the amount of the fourth installment has been given to the farmers.

The Chief Minister also said that from the administrative point of view, development works have picked up pace after the formation of the new district. Keeping in view the demand of all during the budget session, the honorarium of Kotwar, Mitanin, Anganwadi workers, Gram Patel, Anganwadi assistants has been increased. Under the Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Krishi Bhoomihin Mazdoor Nyay Yojana, financial assistance is being given to the landless agricultural laborers. The Rajiv Gandhi Bhumiheen krishi majdoor Nyay Yojna has also been started in urban areas. He said that 278 Rural Industrial Parks have been started across the state. Due to which employment opportunities will be available in rural areas. Electricity, water, shed, road and other arrangements are being made in the RIPA centers in the village itself  for the youth.

The Chief Minister said that locally manufactured products are being sold through C-Mart. A large number of people are benefiting from schemes like Dhanwantri Medical Store through which people are getting medicines at affordable prices,the general public of rural areas is availing free treatment under Mukhyamantri Haat-Bazar Clinic Scheme, and a large number of people are benefitting from Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana and Yuva Mitan Club. He said that natural cow dung paint,vermicompost is being made under Godhan Nyay Yojana, the amount under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah  has been increased from Rs 25 thousand to Rs 50 thousand.

Khujji MLA Mrs. Chhanni Sahu said that the Chief Minister has given respect to the bread and turban of the farmers. The head of the state has waived off the loans of the 'Annadata' farmers. President of the District Central Cooperative Bank Mr. Nawaz Khan said that the Bhupesh model is being discussed all over the country. Farmers have faith in the Chief Minister. He is continuously working to increase the income of the Annadata farmers of Chhattisgarh. He is the loud voice of farmers and their brand ambassador. Provincial President of Kanwar Samaj Mr. Harivansh Miri and President of District Kanwar Samaj Mr. Bindulal Chandravanshi also addressed the program.

Chief Minister's announcements

the Chief Minister sanctioned Rs 30 lakh for the construction of a building by the God Samaj in Jaitguda, Rs 60 lakh were approved for the Adivasi Kanwar community building, Rajnandgaon and Rs 20 lakh for the construction of the Maratha Kalar Samaj building. The Chief Minister announced the opening of District Central Cooperative Banks in Kumarda and Kallubanjari. He announced opening of paddy purchase center in Amgaon, upgradation of Kumarda-Gandatola-Banjari road. The Chief Minister also announced the construction of Bortalav Community Health Center and to provide 50 lakh rupees for the construction of building of Kanwar Samaj in Raipur.

Chairman of Chhattisgarh Other Backward Classes Area Development Authority Mr. Daleshwar Sahu, Chairman of Chhattisgarh State antyavasayi Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Mr. Dhanesh Patila, Chairman of Child Rights Protection Commission Mrs. Tejkunwar Netam, Mayor Mrs. Hema Deshmukh, Chairman of Rajgami Estate Trust Mr. Vivek Wasnik, Member of Wildlife Board Mr. Sanjay Jain, many public representatives were also present on the ocassion.

 Chhattisgarh Government is always ready to empower the Steel sector: Chief Minister

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel attended the All India Steel Conclave

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel attended the All India Steel Conclave on Sunday. While addressing the steel industrialists from all over India on this occasion, he said that the Government of Chhattisgarh is ready to enable the steel sector to progress. Steel industry is the backbone of Chhattisgarh’s economy, but from the last few years this industry has been facing many challenges. Sometimes costly electricity becomes a problem, sometimes there is a fuel crisis, sometimes the need for cheap raw material is deeply felt, sometimes there is the global crisis of Corona and lockdown. But because of Chhattisgarh’s industrial policy, industries didn't shut down even during the Corona pandemic. The Chief Minister said that even at the cost of the Government's loss, we gave exemption in electricity so that industries keep running. Our state exports coal to the entire country, we didn't let the supply of coal stop even during the Corona pandemic. Through the Raipur M.P., I urge the Central Government to grant coal linkage to steel traders from SECL. The Chief Minister said that the condition of roads has deteriorated because of coal mines. Bad roads have also adversely affected transportation, making it costlier. That is why, during the establishment of any industry, roads should be included in the project. 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that when the second wave of Corona virus arrived, then the national capital and other states faced the shortage of oxygen, but there was no scarcity of oxygen in Chhattisgarh. We readily issued licenses to industrialists to set up oxygen plants. I requested the Prime Minister to  provide some oxygen to steel plants as well, so that the plants can operate. In the Corona pandemic, laborers from all over the nation were deserting, but such was not the case in Chhattisgarh. Because of a good industrial policy, industries continued to operate even during the pandemic. During the Corona crisis, when lockdown circumstances were formed, it seemed as if the steel sector of the state will perish, but we worked in unison. The government strengthened the steel sector and our steel industry became the source of strength for our government. Even during the pandemic, our state manufactured the highest quantity of steel in the country. The industrial landscape of Chhattisgarh has completely changed in the last four years. In the program, the Forest and Environment Minister Mr. Mohammad Akbar, Raipur M.P. Mr. Sunil Soni, and officials of Steel Conclave Mr. Ramesh Agrawal and Mr. Surendra Tripathi were present.

 Farmers describe it as a 'historic step' towards increasing their income

Raipur TNINS 

Farmers hailing from Gariaband district express happiness over the announcement of purchasing 20 quintals of paddy per acre at support price made by Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday. They described it as a 'historic step' and said that farmers believe that their income will increase if agriculture becomes profitable.

Gariaband farmers said that this historic decision will provide them with more opportunities to sell paddy in larger quantities, resulting in an increase in their income. Farmers Shri Bhavasingh Sahu, Shri Dhaluram, and Shri Baldau Sahu of village Teka said they practice agriculture on 6 acres of land. Earlier they used to sell 90 quintals of paddy, but now they will be able to sell 120 quintals of paddy at support price.

Mahesh Sahu, a farmer of village Borid, said that the decision has taken away his worries about selling paddy. He practices farming on 10-acre land and now he will be able to sell 200 quintals of paddy at support price. The farmers are ecstatic and feel that this decision of Chief Minister will prove to be a milestone for them. Other farmers including Ghanshyam Sahu of village Roba, Prakashchandra Sahu of Shyamnagar, Seukaram Dhruv of Kosamkutha, Chintaram Dhruv of Lachkera, Budhram Kosre of Jamagaon, Daua Tarak of Arand, Makhanlal Dhruv of Borid, and Laxmi Barle have also expressed their heartfelt gratitude towards the Chief Minister for this decision.

 Health services are being continuously expanded on the instructions of Collector Mr. Raghuvanshi

Health Center, Nari received the Certificate for National Quality Assurance Standard

This certificate was awarded to Primary Health Center, Nari for superior performance in 6 departments

Primary Health Center Nari received the highest 93.1 percent marks out of 100 on the basis of standards

Dhamtari, TNINS 

The Primary Health Center in Nari under the Dhamtari district received the National Quality Assurance Standard Certificate from the Central Health and Family Welfare Ministry. This certificate was awarded by the Government of India to the Primary Health Center, Nari for superior work performance in 6 departments. As per the instructions of the Collector Rituraj Raghuvanshi and under the guidance of the Health Department, healthcare services are being continuously expanded in the district. It is for these reasons that the Primary Health Center, Nari has been awarded the N.Q.A.S. certificate on a national level. 

The Chief Medical and Health Officer said that on 16 and 17 January 2023, a team of senior specialist doctors from various states of the Government of India scrutinized the standard of work at Primary Health Center, Nari. The team analyzed the work of each department, including the maintenance of documents, services provided to patients, and cleanliness. They also visited all wards and talked to the patients. Thereafter, they evaluated the health center based on pre-defined standards. The certificate was awarded to the hospital after it was found to comply with all the standards and all formalities were fulfilled. The Chief Medical and Health Officer also said that the N.Q.A.S. certification is proof that the hospital is complying with all the standards defined by the Government and is providing proper treatment to patients. It is noteworthy that to ensure better healthcare facilities in Government hospitals, a National Quality Assurance Standard (N.Q.A.S.) team is formed by the Central Government. The team gives marks after surveying institutions according to standards set by various departments and the Government. The 6 departments of Primary Health Center, Nari, namely, OPD, labor room, O.P.D. lab, National Program, and General Administration were given the highest 93.1 percent marks out of 100. Primary Health Center, Nari has been awarded the maximum marks.