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.

 People are being made aware about the benefits of nutrition power house 'Millets'

Motivation to adopt traditional nutritious food in diet

Raipur, TNINS 

Poshan Pakhwada is a state-wide event that was started on March 20 to raise nutrition and healthcare awareness as well as actions among children and women. Women and Child Development Department's Poshan Pakhwada will be held through April 3. The United Nations General Assembly has marked 2023 as the International Millet Year. Bearing this in mind, Poshan Pakhwada is being celebrated as a millets festival in Chhattisgarh this year. People are being encouraged to use this traditional healthy grain in their everyday diets by providing information about the benefits of millet, the nutritional powerhouse. Several programs are being planned for this purpose based on a special theme.

Notably, millets (coarse grains) such as kodo, kutki, and ragi are nutritious foods that can assist meet daily nutritional needs. It is also extremely good for pregnant women. They are high in nutrients such as calcium, iron, protein, and minerals. In view of this, attempts are being undertaken to enhance the popularity of 'Shri Ann,' also known as millets, for nutritional purposes. Aside from that, the healthy boy-girl competition collects information about children's nutritional state by measuring their weight, length, and height up to the age of six. Efforts are also being made to educate the public through Saksham Anganwadi centers.  Activities have been planned for each day of Poshan Pakhwada on a calendar basis. Every day, efforts are made to modify nutrition-related behavior at the individual and community levels through various activities. On a daily basis, all of these actions are recorded in the Poshan tracker app.

In addition to this, Jagrukta Rath, bike rallies are being held around the state to raise nutrition awareness. People are being made aware in major panchayats and haat-bazaars by showcasing film clips on the establishment and enhancement of healthy habits relating to nutrition, health, and care of women and children. People are being educated about excellent nutrition and benefits of adding millet to their diet in Anganwadi centers, schools, and gram panchayats. For millets-based dishes, competitions, exhibitions, and millets awareness camps are being conducted. Many self-help groups are emphasizing the importance of millet by displaying it through tricolor thali.

Meanwhile, Poshan Pakhwada also includes community-based activities such as Suposhan Choupal, meetings of women groups, meetings of parents, and an awareness program on gender sensitivity, water management, prevention, and management of anemia. This program also involves coordination from different departments, including Health and Panchayat.

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel reached Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium to attend the ‘Hirak Jayanti Samaroh 2023' of Government Nagarjuna Post Graduate Science College, Raipur.

Chief Minister inaugurated the ceremony by garlanding the portrait of Maa Saraswati.

The college students began the occasion by singing the state song 'Arpa Pairi Ke Dhar.....

While addressing Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel stated that he has also been a student of this college.

State Mineral Development Corporation Chairman Mr. Girish Dewangan, Padma Shri Dr. A.T.K. Dabke, first batch students of the year 1948 college Dr. R.S Gupta, Mr. Vidya Bhushan Shukla, Mr. Anjay Shukla, Principal of the college Dr. P.C Choubey were also present in the programme.

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel announced to develop Government Nagarjuna Post Graduate Science College Raipur as 'Chhattisgarh Institute of Science'.

Announcement of establishment of e-library in college.

 The Bhupesh government fulfilled the second big promise made to journalists in a year*

After providing residential land, now 1.80 crore released for development works*

Raipur, TNINS 

The state government has issued a heartening order for the journalists of Rajnandgaon district on Thursday amid the joy of the Journalist Protection Act. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has fulfilled two promises made to the journalists of Rajnandgaon district within a year. The Bhupesh government, which gave 10 acres of residential land in the year 2022, has now also issued administrative approval of Rs one crore 80 lakh for basic development works in that land. The construction work of road, water, electricity and drain will be started soon on the residential land allotted for journalists in Paneka with this amount.

Significantly, the journalists of Rajnandgaon district were demanding residential land for a long time. With the formation of Press Club Griha Nirman Sahakari Samiti,  the state government decided to give 10 acres of land of Rajgami Sampada Nyas located in Paneka to journalists as soon as the paperwork was completed . In January 2022, four months after the desired amount was paid to Rajgami Nyas, the land was allotted to the Home Construction Committee of the Press Club. By August 15, 2022, this land has been redistributed equally (1980 square feet) to all the 142 members of the committee.

Invited the journalists home and gave them the amount of development

On August 16, 2022, after the registration of land in the name of journalists, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel invited the journalists of the district to Chief Minister's residence Raipur and Mr. Baghel himself handed over the documents of the allotted land to the journalists. He also made an important announcement of giving one crore 80 lakh rupees for the development works in the proposed Journalist Colony on this occasion. Completing all kinds of paperwork, the government also released this amount to Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation through the Urban Administration Department within a short span of just seven months.

Work to start soon after tender

The work of road, drain, electricity and water will be done with the said amount. Rs 84 lakh has been released for electrification. The remaining amount can be spent on other proposed works. In the order issued on March 23, Superintendent Engineer of Urban Administration Department Shyam Patel has said that the construction work should be started soon after completing the tender process. Due to this achievement, there is immense joy among the journalists of the district. President of Press Club Sachin Agrahari and President of Press Club Griha Nirman Co-operative Society Mithlesh Dewangan have expressed gratitude towards the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and the Government of Chhattisgarh for this endeavor. 

 Mukhyamantri Haat Bazaar Clinic Yojana' brings free healthcare facilities to rural areas

Mobile medical units provide free check-ups and medicines to 70,000 patients in district

Koriya TNINS 

State Government's ambitious 'Mukhyamantri Haat Bazaar Clinic Yojana' is playing an important role in improving the accessibility of healthcare facilities to the distant rural regions of the district. With this scheme, villagers are able to easily access health check-ups and medicines at the nearby haat bazaars. The scheme is being successfully implemented in the district under the guidance of Collector Shri Vinay Kumar Langeh. Mobile medical units are providing free medical check-ups and medicines to people on the days of weekly haat-bazaars in the rural and remote areas of the district.

According to information received from the Health Department, since April 2022, nearly 70,000 patients have benefited from free medicines and tests, and are prioritizing coming to the Haat Bazaar Clinic for facilities like routine check-ups in rural areas. Moreover, patients are being referred to district hospitals and community health centers according to their treatment needs. The Haat Bazaar Clinic is offering various tests such as hemoglobin, blood sugar, high blood pressure, dengue, diarrhea, malaria, RD test, HIV, VDRL solubility, and COVID-19, along with the distribution of 64 types of medications.

Free healthcare facilities bring relief to rural beneficiaries

The scheme is providing better healthcare facilities to people in remote and inaccessible areas of the district and is being praised by the rural masses. Satyanarayan, one of the beneficiaries, a 70-year-old resident of Rajauli village in the Sonhat development block, has been suffering from joint pain for a long time and found it difficult to travel for treatment at his age. However, ever since the scheme was launched by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, the mobile medical unit regularly visits the Haat Bazaar, enabling him to receive free treatment there. Satyanarayan said that he is being provided with free medicines along with check-ups, which has greatly improved his health.

Similarly, Rakesh Soni, a resident of the same village suffering from high blood pressure, also shared his experience saying that he used to get treatment at a private hospital earlier, which was expensive, but now he receives free check-ups and medicines every week at the Haat Bazaar Clinic. He expressed satisfaction with the facilities available at the clinic and thanked the Chief Minister for the initiative.

Weekly days fixed for the MMUs in 17 Haat Bazaars

According to the information received from the Health Department, currently MMUs are being operated in a total of 17 weekly haat bazaars of the district to provide health facilities to the people. The facilities are available on Monday in village Kudeli of Baikunthpur development block, Tuesday in village Chhindand, Wednesday in village Kasra, Thursday in village Sorga, Friday in village Jamgahna, Saturday in village Gadbadi, Sunday in village Katkona, Sunday in village Charcha and Tuesday in village Salka and Monday in village Latma of Sonhat development block, village Rajoli on Tuesday, village Sonhat on Wednesday, village Rawatsarai on Thursday, village Ramgarh on Friday, village Kushaha on Saturday, and village Katgodi on Thursday.

 Placement camp for local educated youth on March 24 in Sector 25, Nava Raipur

Recruitment will be done on 225 posts

Raipur TNINS 

With the aim of providing employment opportunities to the local educated unemployed youth of Chhattisgarh State a placement camp is being organized by District Employment and Self-Employment Guidance Center, Raipur, on March 24, at Extension Counter, Commercial Complex Rakhi, Sector 25, Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar from 11 am to 2 pm.

Deputy Director, District Employment Department, Mr. A.O. Lawrie stated that Alert S.G.S. Pvt. Ltd., Raipur will recruit applicants with 8,000/- to 14,000/- per month for 225 positions of Security Guard, Assistant Supervisor, Security Supervisor, and Carpenter from 8th to graduate/post-graduate and carpentry work experience through this placement camp. Meanwhile, He stated that applicants who are eligible and willing to attend the placement camp should make sure to be present on the scheduled date and venue. For more information, applicants can also contact District Employment Office Raipur.

 Allocates Rs 25.20 crore to increase Mahila Kosh budget, waive off loans for Self-Help Groups

Social Security Pension Scheme: Pension amount increased by Rs 150 to Rs 500 per month

Minister Smt. Anila Bhediya presented budgetary demands for Women and Child Development and Social Welfare departments

Raipur TNINS 

The budgetary demands of Rs1,468.77 crores for fiscal 2023-24 of the Women and Child and Social Welfare departments headed by Minister Smt. Anila Bhediya was unanimously passed by the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Rs 1,357.17 crores were allocated for women and child development while Rs 111.59 crore for the Social Welfare Department. During the discussion on the grants, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Smt. Ranjana Dipendra Sahu and Smt. Savitri Manoj Mandavi participated.

Minister Smt. Anila Bhediya said during the discussion in the Assembly that there has been a 14.7 per cent increase in her department's budget compared to the previous year's budget. She also informed that the state government is operating six Sakhi centers in four districts for working women. A provision of Rs 1.37 crores has been made for this in the budget for the year 2023-24. In addition, a toll-free helpline service number 181 is operational for the safety of women.

She further stated that this year a provision of Rs 25.20 crore has been made while increasing the budget of the Mahila Kosh. She said that through this fund, the limit of loans given to self-help groups is increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 2-4 lakh on successful repayment of loans. She also mentioned that Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has waived off loans worth Rs 11.03 crore taken by Self-Help Groups under the loan scheme operated by the Chhattisgarh Mahila Kosh, who were unable to repay the loan and interest due to unavoidable reasons.

Smt. Bhediya said that every year state-level 'Mahila Madai' is organized by the Women and Child Development Department to economically empower and make them self-reliant. Similar events are also being organized at the district level to raise awareness and empower women, enabling them to earn lakhs of rupees. Efforts are also being made to provide self-employment opportunities for other women as well. She said that the women of Chhattisgarh are involved in many jobs, including income-generating activities in Gauthans, mid-day meals, and selling forest products. They are not weak, they do all their work themselves, including banking transactions.

Smt. Bhediya stated that the state government has increased the pension given to destitute, elderly, disabled, widows, and abandoned women under Social Security Pension Scheme to Rs 500 per month. While there has been an increase of only Rs 50 in pension amounts in the past 15 years, our government has increased it by Rs 150. She said that as a result of the efforts made by the state government to bring the transgender community into the mainstream of society, individuals belonging to the TG community have been selected in the police and Bastar fighters.