The policy is based on the government’s Triveni action plan of; development, trust and security.

Provision of Rs.20 lakh has been made for the purchase of agricultural land as additional relief amount to the families of the martyrs.

Provision of an additional amount of  Rs.10 lakhs on the surrender of an active Naxal with a reward of Rs. 05 lakhs or more

Victims of other states are also eligible for compensation in the new policy

Raipur, TNINS 

The Chhattisgarh Naxal eradication policy has been approved in the meeting of the Council of Ministers which was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel. The main points of this policy are as follows:-

1. The policy is based on the government’s Triveni action plan of; development- trust and security. The works / goals created by various departments in the fields of education, health, employment etc. have been mentioned in this policy. The residents of Gram Panchayats will get the benefit of government schemes and various development-oriented schemes are to be implemented under 'Manwa Nava Naar' scheme. Under which, the establishment of Integrated Development Centers, effective implementation of laws/rules applicable for Scheduled Areas/Forest Areas, etc. multi-dimensional goals/objectives have been outlined.

2. An amount of Rs. 20 lakhs to be given as additional relief amount to the families of the martyrs of the police force for the purpose of purchasing agricultural land and full exemption to be given on the stamp duty/registration fee up to 02 acres of land on the purchase of agricultural land within 03 years. Arrangements will also be made to provide artificial limbs to the injured jawans if required.

3. The policy also contains provisions for the rehabilitation of Naxal persons/families and surrendered Naxalites. A provision has been made for a district level committee under the chairmanship of collector for the decision of rehabilitation. In case of any difficulty in resettlement, a committee has also been constituted at the state level under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary /Principal Secretary, Home. Various types of benefits/facilities have been provisioned by various departments for the rehabilitation.

4. The major provisions for Naxal victims include the increment of the compensation amount which has been doubled in the cases of murder/death, injury, damage to property and livelihood - If required, artificial limb will be provided by the Social Welfare Department. Different types of facilities like self/children's education, hostel, scholarship, benefits of health schemes, benefits of schemes of food department, linking them with self-employment schemes, giving benefits of various government schemes as per rules, etc have also been included in the policy.

Government service will be provided on the lines of compassionate appointment in the case of murder of the breadwinner of the family. If government service is not provided, then an additional amount of 15 lakh will be given for the purchase of agricultural land, and full exemption will be given in stamp duty/registration fee on the purchase of land up to 02 acres within 3 years.

5. Among the major provisions for the surrendered Naxalites, Rs.50 will be provided for surrendered rounds instead of Rs. 5 per round. An amount of Rs 25,000 will be provided to each Naxalite for surrender. Similar to Naxal victims, trial/action will be taken for providing various facilities/benefits to the surrendered Naxalites by various departments.

An active Naxalite with a reward of Rs.5 lakh or more will be given a separate amount of Rs.10 lakh on surrender (this amount will be in addition to the reward amount declared above and the compensation amount payable in lieu of the surrendered weapon). This amount will be deposited as a fixed deposit in the bank and its interest will be given to the dedicated Naxalite. Reviewing their conduct after 3 years, this amount will be provided to them. If agricultural land is purchased by a dedicated Naxalite within 3 years, then the full exemption will be given in stamp duty/registration fee on land up to 2 acres.

6. In the new policy:-

•Victims of other states have also been made eligible for compensation

• Naxalite victim / surrendered Naxalites, who have provided special cooperation to the police in the anti-Naxalite campaign and who have put their individual safety in risk, in such cases the individual can be recruited to the lowest posts in the police department by the Inspector General of Police Range

• All the departments have been given a time period of 60 days to amend the rules/provisions to implement the new policy.

• The provisions of the CG Public Service Guarantee Act will be applicable as it is.

•CG Naxal eradication policy will remain effective for 05 years from the date of its implementation.

Government schemes and essential services accessible to Khutepal Gram Panchayat residents through new building

Dantewada TNINS 

Through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, various projects are undertaken for the development of gram panchayats in the district. Among these projects, the construction of a new gram panchayat building in the Khutepal gram panchayat under the Kuakonda development block has strengthened the administrative infrastructure. Khutepal gram panchayat was earlier a dependent village under the Shyamgiri gram panchayat before a new panchayat was formed prior to the year 2020. The need for an administrative building was necessary to implement the administrative system and make government schemes easily accessible to the rural population in the newly constructed Khutepal gram panchayat. Keeping in view the requirements of the newly constructed gram panchayat, administrative officials approved the construction of a new gram panchayat building through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.

With the dedication and efforts of officials, technical assistants, and employees, the construction work of the new panchayat building was completed in a short span of time. Under MGNREGA, Rs 1.16 lakh were paid as wages, and 601 human days of employment were generated for this work. As a result, a total of 36 laborer families benefited. Now that the new gram panchayat building construction work has been completed on time, the residents of the Khutepal gram panchayat have received their administrative building. They are now able to easily obtain essential services such as caste certificates, residence certificates, birth/death certificates, ration cards, and pensions, along with benefiting from government schemes operated by the gram panchayats and the state government.

Free treatment, medicine, and consultation from Mukhyamantri Shehri Slum Swasthya Yojana

So far 94 thousand 312 people of the district have been benefited from the scheme

Dilip expressed his gratitude to the Government of Chhattisgarh for providing free treatment and medicine

Janjgir Champa, TNINS 

Chhattisgarh government's ambitious scheme, Mukhyamantri Shehri Slum Swasthya Yojana, provides free health care access to urban residents through mobile medical units. Collector Ms. Richa Prakash Chowdhary is continually directing the relevant officers and personnel to ensure that the largest number of beneficiaries benefit from the Mukhyamantri Shehri Slum Swasthya Yojana. The impoverished will benefit greatly from the implementation of this scheme. Under the concept, free health camps are established in several specified urban body places, and people are treated close to their homes. Doctors, paramedical teams, and mobile medical units equipped with medical equipment and medicines are providing health services to residents in the slums of the state's urban districts under the scheme. The initiative eliminates the need for ordinary people to visit hospitals by providing free health screenings, treatment, and medications close to their homes. This saves both people's time and money. Using this, 1099 camps have been set up in the district. So far, more than 94 thousand 3 hundred people have benefited from it. Aside from that, lab testing for more than 20 thousand 9 hundred people has been performed.

Beneficiary Dilip Kumar benefited from the program

Dilip Kumar Yadav, a local resident, went to the district's health camp near Ward No. 20 Girls Hostel for a check-up, he had a conversation with a doctor at the mobile medical unit about his health problems, and the doctor examined him and gave him syrup and tablets that gave him relief. After, receiving the benefits Dilip Yadav stated that if anyone in the house is ill, he goes to the mobile medical unit for a checkup, where he receives free health tests, treatment, and medicines. As, a result of this they have received relief from costly medical expenses and medications, expressing his gratitude towards the Chhattisgarh government for giving free medical consultation and medication through the doctor at MMU he thanked the government for introducing such a useful scheme. Similarly, Manoj Agrawal, a resident of Akaltara, Balram Patel, a resident of Baloda, and Bisahin Yadav, a resident of Janjgir, also expressed their gratitude to the Chhattisgarh government for providing no-cost medicines, lab tests, and treatment.

Balod, TNINS

People in the state's urban areas are able to access healthcare facilities close to their homes because of mobile medical unit under the Mukhyamantri Slum Swasthya Yojana, which is in line with the intentions of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel. People's time and money are saved since there are free health checkups, treatments, and medicines available to the general public close to their homes, minimizing the need for hospital visits.

Meanwhile, Health team of the Mobile Medical Unit, which is part of the Mukhyamantri Slum Swasthya Yojana, organized a health camp at the old age home in Shikaripara, District Headquarters Balod. After assessing and treating the residents' health, free medicines were given to them. The elders residing in the old age home praised the government's initiative, saying that it is a very nice scheme because they get free health check-ups and medicines every month, which they use on a regular basis.

They stated that with the use of these medicines and the physical problem could quickly be diagnosed and cured. They no longer have to visit the hospital on a regular basis. This hospital vehicle is proving to be really beneficial to them.

FSL College will be established in Durg, and cyber stations will be established in all range headquarters

Dial 112 will now be available in all 28 districts in the state

Raipur, TNINS 

State Home Minister Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu stated in Vidhansabha that narco test, which was previously restricted to major cities, can now be conducted in Chhattisgarh as well, and that people will no longer have to wait in long lines for their narco test to be conducted in big cities of the country. Chhattisgarh has now become self-dependent on narco tests. The state government has completed the necessary formalities for the narco test and along with Raipur AIIMS, necessary machines have also been bought for it.

In addition to this, State Home Minister Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu, while discussing the demands for grants in the Vidhansabha, stated that Chhattisgarh Police is constantly using new techniques to curb criminals. Cyber police stations are being established in all five range headquarters to combat the escalating cybercrime. Forensic Science Laboratory College will be constructed in Durg to overcome crime.

Meanwhile, Dial 112 service was previously available in 11 districts across the state, and will now be available in 17 additional districts. As a result, Dial 112 service is now available in 28 districts.

Oath administered to citizens for eradication of T.B.

Bemetara, TNINS 

Under the Ayushman Bharat and Health Wellness Center, according to the instructions of Bemetara Collector and District Magistrate Mr. Padum Singh Alma and under the guidance of Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. G.L. Tandon, Nodal Officer Dr. K.Sahu, and Nodal Officer of National Tuberculosis Eradication Program, a health fair called Amrit Mahotsav was celebrated in Wellness Center Sagona. On this occasion, it has been decided that the 14th of every month is to be celebrated as Nikshay Diwas. In the event, common people were given information regarding the symptoms and diagnosis/treatment of T.B. Additionally, under Tuberculosis Prevent Therapy (TPT), medicines are to be administered to people living with patients afflicted by T.B. at their homes so that people living near T.B. patients are protected from this disease.

It is noteworthy that if a person suffering from T.B. (sputum-positive patient) doesn’t get proper treatment in time, they might infect and afflict 10 to 15 people in a year. The human being is a social animal and works for his livelihood in society, that is why one should help people suffering from T.B. by providing them information about its diagnosis, treatment, required diet, etc. Anyone can help a person suffering from T.B. It was told at the health fair that this disease cannot be eradicated completely without the contribution of everyone in society. That is why everyone should contribute to the campaign run by the State Government in all villages for eradicating T.B. An oath was administered to people for eliminating the T.B. disease in Chhattisgarh by the end of the year 2023. The Senior Treatment Supervisor from Saja Mr. Puran Anand, Community Health Officer Ms. Chanchal Sahu, ANM Dayawanti Nishad, Mitanin sisters Mamta Thakur, Chameli Vishwakarma, villagers of Sagona, and schoolchildren were present on the occasion.

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel attended the last rites of Forest and Environment Minister Mr. Mohammad Akbar’s mother at his residence in Raipur’s Moudhapara. He also shouldered the funeral procession of the Cabinet Minster’s mother. The Chief Minister gave his consolation to Mr. Akbar and his family members. He prayed to God for the peace of the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family members to tolerate this grief.

Rs 419.25 crore paid to the beneficiaries of Godhan Nyay Yojana so far

Nearly 107.75 lakh quintal cow dung was purchased in Gauthans till last month

This year's budget has been designed keeping in view the interests of all sections, including farmers, laborers, and rural masses: Chief Minister

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday virtually released Rs 7.04 crore to cattle rearers, women's groups, and Gauthan committees under the Godhan Nyay Yojana in a programme organized in his office located in the Vidhansabha premises here. This includes payment of Rs 4.25 crore to cattle rearers, farmers, and the landless in the lieu of 2.13 lakh quintal cow dung purchased in the Gauthans from February 16 to February 28. Besides, Rs 1.65 crore was paid to Gauthan committees and Rs 1.14 crore to women groups.

Addressing the programme, Chief Minister said that every month, the 5th to the 15th date is special for the farmers because on this day they receive the amount of the Godhan Nyay Yojana. It is good news that a large number of Gauthans are becoming self-supporting. To encourage self-supporting Gauthans, it has been decided to provide an honorarium to the chairman and members of the Gauthan Management Committee. He also urged to make efforts to make other Gauthans self-supporting as well. He added that it is good news that work has started on generating electricity from cow dung, in addition to making other useful products from cow dung. The plant for generating electricity from cow dung in Domarpal in Bastar has been synchronized with the grid. The rate of electricity produced through this will be fixed at Rs 9 per unit.

It is worth mentioning here that these self-supporting Gauthans are contributing to the purchase of cow dung under the Godhan Nyay Yojana. Over the past few weeks, the share of self-supporting Gauthans in the payment made for the purchase of cow dung accounts up to 60-70 per cent. In the current scenario, more than 50 per cent of the Gauthans have become self-supporting, fulfilling their other activities with their own funds along with the purchase of cow dung and 'go-mutra'. From February 16 to February 28, a total of 2.13 lakh quintals of cow dung were purchased in Gauthans, for which a sum of Rs 4.25 crore is transferred to cow dung sellers, out of which Rs 1.92 crore is paid by the Agriculture Department and Rs 2.33 crore is paid by self-supporting Gauthans. So far, self-supporting Gauthans have made a payment of Rs 45.52 crore for cow dung purchases using their own funds.

It is worth mentioning that under the Godhan Nyay Yojana, a total of Rs 419.25 crores has been paid to beneficiaries by combining the amounts paid so far. In Chhattisgarh, cow dung is being purchased at Rs 2 per kg since July 20, 2020, under the Godhan Nyay Yojana. A total of 107.75 lakh quintals of cow dung has been purchased from Gauthans in the state till February 28, 2023. A payment of Rs 215.50 crores has been made in the lieu of purchase of cow dung from the sellers. So far, payments of Rs 185.77 crores have been made to Gauthan committees and women's self-help groups.

Agriculture Minister Shri Ravindra Choubey also addressed the programme. Food Minister Shri Amarjeet Bhagat, Chief Minister's Advisor Shri Rajesh Tiwari, Additional Chief Secretary Shri Subrat Sahoo, Agriculture Production Commissioner Dr. Kamal Preet Singh, Special Secretary of Agriculture Department Shri Ayaz Tamboli, Director of Agriculture Department Smt. Ranu Sahu, Director of Horticulture Department Smt. Chandan Tripathi were present on the occasion.

Special incentive for farming of 5 tree species

Tissue culture bamboo, clonal Nilgiri, Melia Dubia, Tissue culture Sagon, and white sandalwood included in the scheme

Preparations of Forest Department in full swing

Raipur, TNINS 

While considering the limitless possibilities for encouraging the commercial use of trees in Chhattisgarh, the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has announced the “Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana”. Under this scheme, commercial tree plantation is to be carried out on the land of farmers at their consent to increase their income. Preparations of the Forest Department for implementing Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana are in full swing. 

It is noteworthy that under the Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana, all the willing land owners of all categories will be eligible. Besides them, all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions of the government that are willing to grow trees on their own land will be eligible. Similarly, private educational institutions, private trusts, non-governmental organizations, Panchayats, and land contract holders, that are willing to conduct plantation on their lands will be eligible. Under this scheme, 100 percent financial assistance is provided for conducting tree plantation on up to 5 acres of land, and 50 percent financial assistance is provided for conducting tree plantation on more than 5 acres of land. Under the scheme, farmers are being encouraged the cultivation of mainly 5 tree species. These include tissue culture bamboo, clonal Nilgiri, Melia dubia, tissue culture Sagon, and white sandalwood. 

The main objective of Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana is to encourage commercial tree plantation in the state. It also aims to ensure a strengthened market arrangement for the purchase of forest produce at definite support prices by organizations and private companies.

In this regard, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Head of Forest Force Mr. Sanjay Shukla said that 12 species will be planted on 30 thousand acres of land. A goal has been set to plant clonal Eucalyptus on 17 thousand 182 acres, root shoot teak on 6 thousand 456 acres, tissue culture on 2 thousand 617 acres, sandalwood on 1 thousand 462 acres, Melia dubia on 834 acres, bamboo on 737 acres, tissue culture bamboo on 607 acres, red sandalwood on 126 acres, amla on 43 acres, Khamar on 40 acres, Sheesham on 20 acres, and Mahaneem on 20 acres of land.

TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel was given the dividend of Chhattisgarh State Forest Development Corporation for the year 2021-22 by Forest Minister Mr. Mohammad Akbar and Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Forest Development Corporation Mr. Devendra Bahadur Singh in his office room located in the Vidhansabha Complex today. A cheque of Rs 3.51 crore was handed over to the Chief Minister. On this occasion, Agriculture Minister Mr. Ravindra Choubey, Advisor to Chief Minister Mr. Rajesh Tiwari, Principal Secretary Forest Department Mr. Manoj Kumar Pingua, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief of Forest Force Mr. Sanjay Shukla and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Managing Director, Chhattisgarh State Forest Development Corporation Mr. A.K. Bhatt were present.

Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Forest Corporation, Mr. Devendra Bahadur Singh, stated that because of the work done by the Forest Development Corporation, forest dwellers living in the state's forest areas and villagers belonging to economically backward classes have been provided with continuous employment to improve their social and economic conditions. Opportunities are being generated. The corporation has not obtained a loan from a bank or other financial institution, nor has it received a grant from the state government. Forest Development Company is dedicated to promoting greenery and environmental development throughout the state.

Managing Director of Forest Development Corporation, Mr. A.K. Bhat, informed the Chief Minister that in the financial year 2021-22, an income of Rs 69 crore 11 lakh was generated from the sale of forest produce and other income received from the thinning of teak plantations planted by the Forest Development Corporation under the work plan approved by the Government of India, and various works worth Rs 31 crore 79 lakh were spent on it. The Corporation achieved a net profit after tax of Rs.36 crore 48 lakh during the financial year.

In the financial year 2021-22, the corporation planted 35 lakh teak trees in an area of 1982 hectares and 7 lakh 47 thousand mixed species plants with funds obtained from various public undertakings through the Deposit Planting Scheme for environmental improvement in the state of Chhattisgarh. He stated that 13,504 cubic meters of timber, 7,845 pieces of balli, 5,698 pieces of firewood, and 86 notional tonnes of bamboo were produced during the financial year 2021-22.

TNINS 

Assembly Speaker Dr. Charandas Mahant and Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the three-day health camp organized in the Assembly premise today. School Education Minister Dr. Premsai Singh Tekam, Industry Minister Mr. Kawasi Lakhma, Leader of Opposition Mr. Narayan Chandel, Parliamentary Secretary Mrs. Rashmi Ashish Singh and other officials were present on the occasion.

In the camp, the blood pressure and diabetes of the public representatives including Assembly Speaker Dr. Mahant, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel, School Education Minister Mr. Tekam, Industry Minister Mr. Lakhma, Leader of Opposition Mr. Chandel were checked by the doctors. It may be noted that a three-day free health camp has been organized in Vidhan Sabha from March 14 to March 16. Medicine specialist, microbiology, gynaecologist, radiodiagnosis, pathology and bio-chemistry related facilities are available at the camp.

“Angana ma Shiksha” program receives SKOCH Award for the year 2022

Chief Minister and School Education Minister congratulated officials and teachers associated with the program

Raipur TNINS 

Chhattisgarh School Education Department has bagged once again the national level award for its excellent work in the field of education. In a tough competition, the state has received the Skoch Award 2022 for the 'Angana ma Shiksha' program run by Samagra Shiksha. This entire program is being conducted by a group of women teachers from Chhattisgarh. This year will be the third year of this program and every year some new designs are included by women leadership. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and School Education Minister Dr. Premsai Singh Tekam have congratulated officials and teachers of the department for this achievement.

The Skoch Award is the country's highest civilian award conferred by an independent organization, which recognizes people, projects, and institutions that go the extra mile to make India a better nation. This award was instituted in the year 2003. This award is given for the best efforts in the field of digital, financial, and social inclusion.

At the time of the COVID pandemic, the entire staff of the School Education Department tried so hard to continue the education of the children without gaps. During this period, various new ways also evolved which helped in continuing the education of the children. At the same time, some women teachers of the state proposed their contribution to this statewide program “Padhai Tunhar Duar”. They trained the mothers and started the effort to teach the children while staying at home through them under the “Angana Ma Shiksha” program.

The 'Angana Ma Shiksha' program helped in awakening the interest of the mothers toward the education of their children. Mothers and children should be taught by organizing fairs in every village, inviting mothers and children to the fair, and teaching them using materials available at home like utensils, vegetables, fruits, clothes, etc.

Mothers doing better work at the village level were honored by being selected as 'smart mother'. Along with keeping other mothers involved in this program and helping them in learning, 'Smart Mata' also does the work of visiting kindergartens and primary schools from time to time, helping with children's education, and getting information about their children's learning from teachers. Through this program, there has been a success in developing the culture of teaching children at home by mothers.

For the assessment of children, a 'support card' was designed and signed by the mothers instead of report cards, and it was ensured that the mothers gave it to their children's teachers. Efforts were made to show the status of the children in different competencies to the mothers in very easy ways using simple symbols. Monitoring of the entire program was executed by groups of teachers through core groups at the cluster, block, district, and state levels.

Applicants no longer have to make multiple rounds of transport offices

Helpline number 75808-08030 issued by the Transport Department

Raipur, TNINS 

In a bid to ensure that people don't stand in queues and wait for their turn or make multiple rounds of the transport offices, the "Tuhar Sarkar Tuhar Dwaar" facility is being implemented by the Transport Department covering doorstep delivery of various transport-related services.

Under the "Tuhar Sarkar Tuhar Dwaar" scheme, being operated as per directions of Chief Minister Mr.Bhupesh Baghel and Transport Minister Mr.Mohammad Akbar, more than 17.39 lakh smart card-based registration certificates and driving licenses have been delivered to the doorstep of applicants since June 2021. This includes 12.23 lakh smart card-based registration certificates and 5.69 lakh driving licenses.

Continuous monitoring of the same is being done by Transport Minister Mr.Mohammad Akbar for the orderly operation of this scheme. Under this, 22 transport-related services are being provided to the people at their doorstep. Under this public-centric facility, people no longer need to make multiple rounds of the transport offices for getting their work done. This saves both money and time for the applicants.

Transport Department officials informed that a helpline number 75808-08030 has been issued by the department to make this service more accessible. The service is available from 10 am to 5.30 pm on all working days. Applicants can get all the information related to the dispatch of their driving license and registration certificate on this helpline number. Right now on average, 100 calls are being received per day seeking information related to the driving license and registration process, taxes, and fees.

Archery Sports Academy to be established in Bastar and Raipur

Provision for the establishment of Adventure Sports Academy in Bastar and Malkhamb Academy in Narayanpur

Article: Sunil Tripathi, Assistant Director TNINS 

The Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel presented the fifth budget of his tenure on 06 March. It is noteworthy that special attention has been given to everyone from students to sportspersons in this budget. To provide top notch sports facilities for athletes, provisions have been made in the budget for the construction of mini stadium, promotion of women's sports and establishment of various sports academies. Traditional sports are also being promoted in the state. In order to encourage sports activities across the state, , Rs 5 crore has been announced to provide training of players from village level and to organise sports competition and national and international level sports events.

This budget also has provision for the establishmemt of sports academies for various national and international sports such as adventure sports, hockey, football, badminton, tennis,and athletics. Similarly, Shaheed Gundadhur Archery and Kayaking and Canoeing Sports Academy will also be established in the state.

Archery sports academies will be established in Bastar and Raipur to encourage archery as a state sport. Provision has also been made for the establishment of Malkhamb Academy in Narayanpur and International Badminton Sports Academy in Raipur.

An amount of 3 crore 70 lakh has been announced for the establishment of Adventure Sports Academy in Bastar district and for the development of adventure sports facilities in village Saliyatoli development block of Kunkuri.

To promote the traditional sports of the state, the organization of Chhattisgarhia Olympics has been started from this year, in which women and men of all classes, from children to the elderly, took part with great enthusiasm.

In view of the interest and enthusiasm of the local people towards these games due to the successful organization of Chhattisgarh Olympics, a provision of Rs 25 crore has been kept in this budget for the grand event of Chhattisgarh Olympics in the coming year.

A provision of Rs 100 crore has been kept in the budget for Rajiv Yuva Mitan Club and Rs 08 crore for organizing Rajiv Yuva Mahotsav as well.

It is necessary for women to be financially stable,state government is implementing new employment-oriented schemes: Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel

Launched the mobile app "Chhattisgarh State Commission for Women" designed for online complaints

Through Mukhyamantri Mahtari Nyay Rath, people are getting justice with information about rules on the spot

 District Collectors, SPs, DPOs and trainers were felicitated by the Chief Minister for their cooperation in quick disposal of cases

TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel today inaugurated the 'Legal Awareness Training Camp cum Workshop' organised by the Chhattisgarh State Women's Commission at Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in state capital. Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Anila Bhendia, Chairperson of Chhattisgarh State Commission for Women Dr. Kiranmayi Nayak and Chairperson of Chhattisgarh Child Protection Commission Smt. Tejkunwar Netam were also present on the occasion.Prior to this, Chief Minister inaugurated the training camp cum workshop by garlanding the photograph of Chhattisgarh Mahtari, lighting the lamp and singing the state song. On this occasion, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel was welcomed with Rajkiya Gamcha and a plant of Sita Ashoka which has medicinal importance. On this occasion, the Chief Minister launched the souvenir of the Women's Commission and the mobile app "Chhattisgarh State Women's Commission" made for online complaints. On this occasion, the Chief Minister administered an oath to all the people to make women empowered and safe .

While addressing, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel stated that the efficiency of those performing duties related to women will be enhanced further by this workshop. Goals can also be met more quickly with better coordination and cooperation. The master trainers who attend this workshop will be effective in the prevention of crimes against women. The workshop focuses on highly sensitive topics such as human trafficking, cybercrime, and workplace sexual harassment.

Mr. Baghel went on to say that poverty, illiteracy, and ignorance are the root causes of today's crimes. The government is working economically and educationally to prevent human trafficking; as a result of police officers' increased awareness, there has been a significant decrease in human trafficking; however, this is insufficient; human trafficking should not occur at all. Cyber crime is also on the rise; there are innocent people in Chhattisgarh who must be made aware; our government is also working in this direction. Economic independence is critical for women, so we implemented small-scale projects at the grassroots level.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister also stated that women must be financially capable. Our government is putting new plans in place to address this. During the Corona period, MNREGA projects were launched alongside rice distribution to provide relief to the people. The group has developed an action plan to help people become financially capable. Today, women in Gauthans are becoming financially self-sufficient by producing vermicompost, Gobar paint, and green vegetables. Similarly, RIPA is being established to provide rural youth with employment opportunities. This will encourage both new and traditional works. Legal knowledge is required for society to progress and keep up with the times.

The Chief Minister stated that the Constitution has empowered us, the government's welfare schemes are for us, and it is necessary for everyone to understand their rights and responsibilities; thus, the State Women's Commission operates Mukhyamantri Mahtari Nyay Rath. Mukhyamantri Mahtari Nyay Rath provides people with justice as well as information about the rules on the spot. Modern techniques are also used in the operation of the Women's Commission to expedite case resolution. Aside from short films, divisional level training is also provided by subject experts to raise awareness.

Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Anila Bhediya, stated that it is cruciall for women and girls to be aware of their rights in the modern era. The Commission organises public awareness campaigns for them. Mahtari Rath is being organised across the state to provide women with immediate justice. Women's self-esteem has risen in recent years. Women should be aware of their surroundings and make others aware of their surroundings. To control crime, everyone must work together. Legal education is critical for changing the state's status and direction for women. Women are currently contributing in all areas of livelihood and are on their way of becoming self-sufficient.Chairperson of the State Women's Commission, Dr. Kiranmayi Nayak, spoke about the Commission's tenure, saying that during her tenure, the commission got justice for harassed women by holding hearings in all districts of the state. The commission completed all tasks successfully with the administration's assistance.

In addition to this, Inspector General of Police, Dr. Sanjay Shukla, spoke on the subject of prevention of human trafficking in legal workshop cum training. Forensic expert Dr. Sunanda Dhenge on the topic of women crime and precautions for evidence, AGP Ms. Shamim Rahman, on the subject of Family Court and sexual harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal). Cyber ​​expert Ms. Monali Guha spoke on the topic of a presentation on cybercrime. On this occasion, the Chief Minister felicitated all the Collectors and Superintendents of Police of the districts on behalf of the Women's Commission for their cooperation in solving the cases. On this occasion, Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Vikas Upadhyay, Mayor of Raipur Municipal Corporation Mr. Aijaz Dhebar, State Women's Commission member Mrs. Neeta Vishwakarma, Mrs. Archana Upadhyay, Mrs. Anita Raote, Mrs. Balo Baghel were present.

New rehabilitation scheme has been made while making the age of boys and girls moving out of child observation homes from 18 years to 21 year

Women and Child Development Department is creating a detailed action plan under the instructions of Chief Minister Mr. Baghel

Chhattisgarh government will provide assistance in the fields of education, skill development, employment, and housing

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, while making a big provision for the rehabilitation of children moving out of child-care institutions of the state in this year's budget, has announced the launch of Mukhyamntri Bal Uday Yojana for them. This scheme will help children moving out of child-care homes by showing them the right path in their future and helping them to become self-reliant. For this, a provision of Rs. 1 crore has been made in the budget. Additionally, the age for boys and girls moving out of child observation homes has been increased from 18 years to 20 years.

Under the scheme, the State Government will help in rehabilitating and restoring boys and girls more than 18 years of age who move out of child-care institutions. Earlier, children moving out of rehabilitation centers had to face many problems related to accommodation, employment, and joining the mainstream society. In these conditions, children are often tempted to involve themselves in crime. Keeping this in mind, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has undertaken a thoughtful initiative. Under the instructions of Chief Minister Mr. Baghel and the leadership of the Minister of Women and Child Development Department Mrs. Anila Bhediya, a detailed action plan is being made for the rehabilitation and restoration of boys and girls moving out of child homes.

Provision has been made in the rehabilitation scheme to ensure financial aid to boys and girls for their higher education, job security, and other facilities including accommodation. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel has said that arrangement for commercial skill development for the youth should also be made, so that they can become self-reliant by being self-employed. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel has also given instructions for the provision of community group accommodation for boys and girls moving out of child-care homes in the scheme.

State Government's ambitious scheme to encourage commercial tree plantation in Chhattisgarh

Programs will be organized in every district

Chief Secretary has given instructions to ensure timely preparations

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel will launch the State Government's ambitious scheme 'Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana' on the occasion of the International Day of Forests on 21 March.

After the annoucement of the implementation of 'Vriksh Sampada Yojana' to encourage commercial tree-plantation in Chhattisgarh by the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, the preparations for its execution are in full swing. The Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain has written and sent letters in this regard to all collectors and divisional forest officers giving instructions to ensure required preparations for the inauguration of 'Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana' in their districts. Local public representatives, departmental officers and employees, and a large number of common people will attend the program.

It is noteworthy that under the 'Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana', willing land owners of all categories, governmental, semi-governmental, and autonomous institutions of the Government, private educational institutions, Panchayats, and land contract holders will be eligible to benefit from this scheme. Under this scheme, 100 percent of financial aid will be provided to the beneficiaries for tree-plantation on 5 acres of private land, whereas 50 percent financial assistance will be given to beneficiaries for tree-plantation on more than 5 acres of land.

Through this scheme, a goal of planting 15 crore saplings in 1 lakh 80 thousand acres of land in 5 years has been set at the rate of 36 thousand acres of land every year. The Government will decide the minimum price for the purchase of selected plant species every year, so that farmers can get a definite income. The production of wood outside the forest regions will encourage wood-related industries. Besides, farmers will earn extra income through carbon credit

Ms. Reenu Thakur, Assistant Public Relations Officer

Chhattisgarh budget reflects the vision of "Gadhbo Nava Chhattisgarh" and aspirations of the people

TNINS 

The budget for the year 2023-24, presented by Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel,  includes initiatives that demonstrate sensitivity towards the welfare of women, children, and the elderly. Additionally, he has placed special emphasis on addressing the needs of the homeless, disabled individuals, widows, abandoned women, and the transgender community.

Increase in monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workers and assistants

Fulfilling the demands of Anganwadi workers and assistants, Chief Minister Shri Baghel has made provisions in the budget to increase the monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workers employed in 46,660 Anganwadi centers operated across the state for the purpose of nutrition and vaccination for women and children. The monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workers has been increased from Rs 6,500 to Rs 10,000, while the honorarium for Anganwadi assistants has been increased from Rs 3,250 to Rs 5,000 and the honorarium for Mini Anganwadi workers has been increased from Rs 4,500 to Rs 7,500 per month. This provision in the budget has doubled the joy of Holi for Anganwadi workers and helpers, as well as Mini Anganwadi workers across the state. There is a wave of happiness among the women associated with Anganwadi across the state.

CM Shri Bhupesh Baghel announced doubling of financial assistance under Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has announced in the budget an increase in the amount of financial assistance provided under the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana' for the marriage of girls from economically weaker families, raising it from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000. This move is aimed at providing financial support to these families. A provision of Rs 38 crore has been made in the budget for this purpose.

"Kaushalya Samriddhi Yojana": A new scheme for women's employment

The budget also includes provisions for new schemes aimed at economic prosperity and promoting the self-employment of women. The announcement has been made to start the "Kaushalya Samriddhi Yojana" to provide employment to women. A provision of Rs 25 crores has been made for this in the new budget.

Age limit increased for children leaving childcare institutions

In the budget, an announcement has also been made to increase the age limit for children leaving childcare institutions from 18 to 21 years, and a provision has been made for the Mukhyamantri Bal Uday Yojana to provide resettlement for youth leaving these institutions. A provision of Rs one crore has been made for this in the budget. Additionally, a provision of Rs 5 crore has been made for the launch of the Unified Digital Application Scheme.

Provisions for Infrastructure, Nutrition, and Child Development

In the budget, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has made provisions for resettlement and employment, as well as nutrition, child development, and infrastructure development. A provision of Rs 12 crore has been made for 100 Anganwadis in urban areas, Rs 160 crore for the Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana, Rs 8 crore for the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao Yojana, Rs 844 crore for the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, and Rs 124 crore for the Integrated Child Protection Scheme.

Relief for destitute, elderly, disabled, widows, and abandoned women

Chief Minister Shri Baghel has made a major announcement for the destitute, elderly, disabled, widows, and abandoned women by increasing the monthly pension amount under the Social Security Pension Scheme from Rs 350 to Rs 500 per month. This will provide much-needed support to them.

"Nava Pilhar Yojana" announced to support transgender inclusion

Chief Minister has announced a new initiative to launch the 'Nava Pilhar Yojana' to assist transgender persons in teaching training and the preparation of competitive examinations for employment. A provision of Rs 25 lakh has been made for this purpose in the budget.

Establishment of 'Siyan Helpline Centre'

Establishment of 'Siyan Helpline Centre' and Toll-Free Number for online solutions to the problems of senior citizens, transgender persons, widows, and disabled persons. A provision of Rs one crore has been made in the new budget.

In this historic budget, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has allocated Rs 2,675 crore for the Women and Child Development Department and Rs 1,125 crore for the Social Welfare Department. The Chief Minister has made extensive provisions for the needy and vulnerable sections of society, including children, the elderly, women, and other underprivileged groups. Through this, the Chief Minister has taken another big step towards realizing the vision of 'Gadhbo Nava Chhattisgarh' and presented a budget based on the aspirations of the people.