Special initiative to encourage commercial tree-plantation in Chhattisgarh

Aim to plant 15 crore trees on 1 lakh 80 thousand acres of land in 5 years under Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana

More than 30 thousand acres of private land of 20 thousand beneficiaries registered so far for tree-plantation

Yearly income of Rs. 15 to 50 thousand per acre of land for farmers

Raipur, TNINS 

on the occasion of International Day of Forests, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Mr Bhupesh Baghel virtually inaugurated the ambitious scheme of State Government - 'Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana'. This mega scheme is aimed at encouraging commercial plantation in Chhattisgarh.

Considering the limitless possibilities of encouraging commercial use of trees in the state, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel has announced the implementation of this scheme with the objective to increase the income of farmers as well as to promote commercial plantation on their lands with their consent.

Target of planting 15 crore trees on 1 lakh 80 thousand acres of land in 5 years

Under the Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana, farmers, willing land owners, government, semi-government, autonomous institutions, private educational institutions, private trusts, Panchayats, and land contract holders can reap the benefits of the scheme. The State Government has set a target to plant 15 crore trees on 36 thousand acres of land in 5 years.

Under the scheme, the State Government will provide 100 percent subsidy for tree plantation on upto 5 acres of land, and 50 percent financial subsidy for tree plantation on more than 5 acres of land. The Government will decide the minimum purchase price for the sale of earmarked species of trees.

The trees of all species planted in 5 years are likely to cost Rs. 10 thousand crores after they mature. With the help of this scheme, farmers can earn between Rs. 15000 to Rs. 50000 per acre of land per annum. Moreover,farmers will also earn extra income through carbon credit.

Under the scheme, a total of 30 thousand acres of land of 19653 beneficiaries has been registered for tree-plantation.

This year in the state, 12 species of trees will be planted on 30 thousand acres of land such as Eucalyptus on 17 thousand 182 acres of land etc.

Willing Land owners of all categories will be eligible under this scheme

Interested land owners of all the categories will be eligible under this scheme.

 Besides, government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions of the Government who want to practice plantation on their own land will also be eligible. Likewise, the private educational institutions, private trusts, non-governmental organizations, Panchayats, land contract holders, who are willing to plant trees on their land will be eligible as well.

The main objective of the Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana is to encourage commercial tree-plantation in the state.Under this scheme, commercial plantation will be done on lands of all farmers, government, non-government, semi-government, Panchayats, and autonomous institutions will be done. After that, arrangement will be made by assistant organizations and private companies for the purchase of Forest produce at pre-determined support price. Moreover, a systematic and efficient market system will be formed to benefit all the stakeholders.

Raipur TNINS 

Courtesy meeting of Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Datan of Balodabazar district Mr. Ved Prakash Verma with Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel yesterday in his office room located in the Chhattisgarh Vidhansabha Complex, Shri Verma presented a wooden artwork of Chhattisgarh's Raj Geet 'Arpa Pairi Ke Dhar........' to the Chief Minister.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ved Prakash Verma stated to Chief Minister Mr. Baghel that the wooden work of Rajgeet was made by handicraft artist Mr. Dageshwar Verma, a state capital resident. Mr. Narendra Dev Verma expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for granting the song Arpa Pairi Ke Dhar the status of Rajgeet, saying that the cultural splendor of Chhattisgarh shines in its natural form in the song Arpa Pairi Ke Dhar. Rajgeet, infused with the scent of Chhattisgarh's soil, vividly depicts the unique geographical beauty of Chhattisgarh's gorgeous rivers and mountains, as well as the rich folk life of Chhattisgarh. Every Chhattisgarhi feels proud of themselves after listening to it. Home Minister, Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu,  and MLA of Kasdol, Ms. Shakuntala Sahu, were also present.

Raipur, TNINS 

on the occasion of International Day of Forests, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel virtually participated in the launch event of the state government's ambitious "Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana" from his office chamber located in the Vidhan Sabha premises here.

Chief Minister launched a mobile app to track the process of issuing community forest resource rights during the launch of the scheme

Rajuram planted 250 tissue culture teak (Sagon) plants in one acre: estimated income of Rs 24 to 26 lakhs in 12 years

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel had an extensive discussion with the beneficiaries of the Chief Minister's Vriksha Sampada Yojna and gave them detailed information about the scheme and congratulated them for joining the scheme

The programme was attended by Agriculture Minister Shri Ravindra Choubey, Food Minister Shri Amarjeet Bhagat, Chief Minister's Advisor Shri Pradeep Sharma, Parliamentary Secretary Shri Shishupal Sori, and Shri Chandradev Prasad Rai.

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel transferred a total amount of Rs 22 crore to the accounts of 1458 beneficiaries under the Shaheed Mahendra Karma Samajik Suraksha Yojana.

Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana has been launched in Chhattisgarh, an initiative by the Chief Minister to promote commercial afforestation.

Commercial afforestation will be carried out on the fallow land of farmers of all categories.

Tree plantation will be done on 36,230 acres by 23,600 farmers from 33 districts.

Farmers are estimated to earn an annual income of Rs 15,000 to 50,000 per acre.

Farmers will also receive additional income through carbon credits.

 Chief Minister, Mr. Baghel had an extensive discussion with the beneficiaries of the Vriksha Sampada Yojna. Rajuram Usendi, a beneficiary hailing from the Tuegahan village of Kanker forest division said that 250 plants of tissue culture teak(Sagon) have been planted in his one acre land today under the scheme. Rajuram told that the Forest Department officials informed him that teak trees would be ready in 12 years and he could easily earn an income of Rs 24 to 26 lakh from the cultivation. Mr. Usendi informed that earlier he used to plant paddy on his 1 acre of land, in which 3 to 4 quintals of paddy were produced. Regarding irrigation, he told that there is a bore in his field,and soon he will also arrange for drip irrigation.

Mr. Abhishek Dubey of Balrampur Forest Division Radha Nagar told that he has planted 500 plants of tissue culture teak on 2 acres of land. Earlier he used to cultivate mustard crop. Mrs. Pramila Singh of Sakholi village of Surguja Forest Division informed that she has planted 320 sandalwood plants on her 2 acres of land. 

Mr. Mangal Ram Rana of Mangalore village in Bijapur Forest Division informed that he has planted 1250 tissue culture teak saplings on 5 acres of vacant land. Similarly, Mohammad Hasim Khan of Amarodi village in Kawardha forest division said that he has planted 550 tissue culture teak plants on 2 acres and Mr. Sukhlal Dhurve of Bokkarkhar informed that he has planted 900 cloned Eucalyptus plants in one acre of his land. Mr. Jaleshwar Pali of Rajnavgaon informed that he has planted 500 tissue culture teak plants on 2 acres of land. Dr. Madhariya hailing from Sarona in Raipur Forest Division informed that he has planted 1250 tissue culture teak saplings in 7 acres of land. During the discussion with the Chief Minister, the beneficiaries described this scheme as a significant scheme from the point of view of income generation and environmental preservation.

Announcement of 50 lakhs for construction of a building in Mahadev Ghat

Youth will get training for weaving with traditional and modern techniques

Land and electricity facilities will be available at concessional rates for industry and business

Chief Minister participated in the annual convention of Jheria-Gadariya Samaj

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that the shepherd community has a distinct identity in the entire country including Chhattisgarh. Shepherd society is already well- known among all. He stated that the state administration is working on developing a program to benefit all people in society, including the poor, laborers, and farmers. Mr. Baghel believes that Chhattisgarh and the country would advance only when all families and society are financially secure. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel was addressing the annual convention of Jheria Gadaria (Pal, Dhangar) Samaj organized at Late Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium in the state capital. On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced the foundation of the Sheep Husbandry and Wool Promotion Board in response to public demand. In addition, Rs 50 lakh was granted for the construction of a social building at Mahadev Ghat. In the session, the people of Gadariya Samaj felicitated the chief minister by making him wear a self-made khumri and blankets. Prior to this, the chief minister also honored outstanding and talented persons of the society in the programme.

While addressing the annual session of Gadaria Samaj, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel stated that the problem of traditional labor is growing as a result of modern industries, and Gadaria Samaj is also concerned. He stated that the administration is dedicated to the development of all segments of society, including the Jheria Gadaria society. Wherever sheep are raised, such families and their children will be given weaving training using traditional and modern machines, as well as information on new sheep and goat husbandry techniques.

 Chief Minister said that all possible help would be given to youth of Jheria-Gadariya community for their traditional business and industry. He said that for this they would be provided land and facilities like electricity at a concessional rate. He said that like other societies, the Gadariya Samaj will also be given land at a concessional rate in Nava Raipur.

The Chief Minister said in the session that under the State Government Rural Industrial Park (RIPA), a provision of Rs 600 crore has been made in the budget to make the villagers economically empowered through traditional businesses as well as small businesses. He also stated that under ‘Godhan Nyay Yojana’ a large number of women and villagers are working to make vermicompost by purchasing cow dung. Along with this, Gauthans are becoming financially empowered by joining other businesses including goat rearing, poultry, etc. Now the work of making paint from cow dung has also started in Gauthans, apart from this the work of power generation is also being done.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister said that it is the priority of the government to provide employment to rural and urban unemployed youth. For this purpose, new and modern trades are being opened in ITI. He said that the state government has also made a provision in the budget to give an unemployment allowance of Rs 2500 to the unemployed youth of the state from this financial year. Now, along with unemployment allowance, youth will also be given training for business and industry in subjects of their interest. Food and Culture Minister Shri Amarjeet Bhagat also addressed the program. On this occasion, Mayor of Municipal Corporation Raipur Mr. Aijaz Dhebar, the President of Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation Mr. Girish Dewangan, President of Sarva Gadaria Samaj Mr. Lakshmi Prasad Mahato, State President of Jheria-Gadaria Samaj Mr. Milan Dhangar and a large number of community officials and people were present.

 Tumgaon’s Shramik Ramji received the scheme amount

Expressed his gratitude for the scheme

Mahasamund, TNINS 

The Chhattisgarh Government launched the Mukhyamantri Shramik Siyan Sahayata Yojana to provide financial assistance to the state's workers. Through this scheme construction workers are being offered financial assistance by the state government. 26 senior workers are registered under the scheme in the Mahasamund district. A lump sum amount of Rs. 20 thousand has been provided to 10 senior workers (each) after examination. The documents of the remaining senior workers are being examined. 

Mr. Ramji Sahu, a worker from Tumgaon, said that the assistance amount of Rs 20 thousand under the Mukhyamantri Shramik Siyan Sahayata Yojana has reached his bank account. He considers the scheme to be quite beneficial for senior workers. He said that after crossing the age of 60 years, construction work becomes a physically laborious task. That is why even builders hesitate to assign work to senior workers like him. This scheme has proven to be a boon for workers like him and the amount of Rs. 20 thousand received in their bank accounts is quite significant for their families. He expressed his gratitude to the government and thanked the Chief Minister. 

The membership of construction workers registered under the Chhattisgarh Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board whose age exceeds 60 years terminates automatically as per the Chhattisgarh Building and Construction Workers Employment and Service Conditions Act 1946. In this regard, to improve the lives of construction workers who are about to retire from the membership of the board, a lump sum amount is provided to them under the Mukhyamantri Shramik Siyan Sahayata Yojana by the state government. 

It is remarkable that under the Mukhyamantri Shramik Siyan Sahayata Yojana, construction workers who have exceeded the age of 60 years were being provided a lump sum amount of Rs. 10,000 as financial assistance for a better living before they retire from the board. But on the occasion of the new year, the Chief Minister, as a gift to construction workers, announced the increase in the lump sum assistance amount under the Mukhyamantri Shramik Siyan Sahayata Yojana from Rs. 10000 to Rs. 20000. Workers have to apply online or offline to reap the benefits of the scheme. The increased amount will enable a higher living standard for workers. They won’t have to depend on others.

Women will be made aware of their rights and laws by visiting villages

Bemetara TNINS 

Mukhyamantri Mahatari Nyay Rath was flagged off today at Bemetara to raise awareness of women's rights and laws. Under the direction of Collector Mr. Padum Singh Alma, District Panchayat President Revati Sahu, and officials from the Women and Child Development Department, the Mukhyamantri Mahatari Nyay Rath was flagged off from the Collectorate premises to the tune of 'Baat hai Abhiman Ke, Mahila Man Ke Samman Ke'. According to officials, the Nyay Rath Yatra was begun on the initiative of the Chhattisgarh State Women's Commission with the goal of making women in Bemetara district, as well as women throughout the state, aware of their constitutional rights and laws and will help in improving their confidence.

Meanwhile, using short films, messages, and booklets, this Rath will go from village to village in the Bemetara district, informing people about women's legal provisions and constitutional rights. National award-winning short films about Chhattisgarhi laws and the Hindi language will be shown on Rath's large LED screen. Women and Child Development Officer BD Patel, officials from the Public Relations Department, and officers and staff from the Women and Child Development Department were present on this occasion.

 TNINS

Local people gave a warm welcome to the Chief Minister by performing a traditional dance

5 children who benefitted from Chirayu Yojana thanked the Chief Minister by giving him a rose

4 children with congenital heart disease received treatment, one child got rid of congenital cataracts

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel worshipped Chhattisgarh Mahatari and Shakambhari Mata, adored by the Kosariya Marar (Patel) society, and prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the state

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel was welcomed by the people of Kosariya Marar (Patel) Community with floral garlands and a 'Mukut' made of Chhind leaves

Chief Minister launched an M.R.I. machine established in Kanker District Hospital by pressing a button in Karap

Kanker District Hospital receives the privilege of being the first district hospital in the state to offer M.R.I. test facility

The expansion of Healthcare services is creating a strong foundation for the concept of a healthy Chhattisgarh

Patients from Kanker and nearby regions will be directly benefitted

Patients won't have to visit other cities for M.R.I.

M.R.I. machine worth Rs. 6 crores 49 lakh installed

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel is addressing the Convention of Kosariya Marar (Patel) society

He started his speech by paying his obeisance to Shakambhari Mata

Mr. Baghel said that continuous developmental works in Kanker District are in progress, schools and colleges are being opened

We are opening medical colleges, villagers are receiving proper treatment through Haat Bazar

A special hostel had been established for backward classes in Kanker, we are now planning to establish hostels for backward categories in Divisional Headquarters and big districts as well

Today, 74 percent of the country's minor forest produce is being purchased in Chhattisgarh, which is undergoing value addition, people from forest zones are earning a good income

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel congratulated the residents of Kanker for winning the maximum number of prizes in Chhattisgarhiya Olympics

Announcement

Chief Minister approved a grant of Rs. 50 lakh for the construction of Community House for Kosariya Marar (Patel) Samaj

Chief Minister attended Kosariya Marar (Patel) Society’s Convention and Oath-taking Ceremony

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel announced a gift of 95 different developmental works worth Rs. 143 crores 92 lakh for the development of Kanker district during the Kosariya Marar (Patel) Society’s Convention and oath-taking ceremony held in Karap village under Narharpur Development Block in Kanker today. The Chief Minister conducted the Bhumipoojan of 76 developmental works worth Rs. 110 crores 15 lakh and the inauguration of 19 works worth Rs. 33 crores 77 lakh.

The Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel conducted the Bhumipoojan of 76 developmental works worth Rs. 110 crores 15 lakh during the event organized in Karap village. These include the construction of a superior-quality approach road on Kank stream located at ¼  Kilometer of Gram Panchayat Salhebhat-Saranda road in Narharpur development block worth Rs. 5 crores 89 lakh, high-level bridge construction work worth Rs. 7 crores 19 lakh on Kukrel river at 4/2 Kilometers of the Mavlipara-Mandabharri-Bangabari road, High-level bridge construction work on Kukrel river at ½ and 2/4 Kilometers of village Kumhankhar - Jhulnatendu road worth Rs. 5 crores 96 lakh, construction of Jampani stream at 1/6 Kilometers of Lendara-Thema road and high-level bridge construction work at 2/10 Kilometers of Banjara stream worth Rs. R crores 38 lakh, high-level bridge construction work on Turi stream worth Rs. 21 crores 3 lakh at 1/10, 4/6, 6/6, 9/8, and 8/10 kilometers of the road between Banspatar and Tiriyapani.

During the event, 19 developmental works worth Rs. 33 crores 77 lakh were also inaugurated by the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel. These include MRI machine installation at Kanker District Hospital worth Rs. 11 crores 54 lakh, 7.40 Km. long road construction between Kumhankhar and Jhulnatendu worth Rs. 5 crores 20 lakh 82 thousand, construction of 9.08 Km. long road in Dabena-Durumbahara-Badal road worth Rs. 2 crores 15 lakh, construction of 8 km. long road between Kanhanpuri and Amoda worth Rs. 4 crores 17 lakh, 7.50 Km. long road constructed between Amoda and Jhaliyamari worth Rs. 3 crores 70 lakh, 9 Km. long road constructed from Sarvandi to Mavlipara path worth Rs. 5 crores 23 lakh, cattle shelter centers in Kodagaon Gauthan worth Rs. 7 lakh 6 thousand, Devgudi construction in Sheetla Mandir in Daspur worth Rs. 5 lakh 50 thousand, fencing and handpump mining work and construction of Devgudis in Kokanpur Mawli Mata Mandir worth Rs. 5 lakh 50 thousand, and other works including fencing and handpump mining.

On the occasion, Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Kawasi Lakhma, Parliamentary Secretary and MLA of Kanker Assembly Constituency Mr. Shishupal Shori, MLA of Antagarh Assembly Constituency Mr. Anoop Nag, MLA of Bhanupratappur Assembly constituency Mrs. Savitri Manoj Mandavi, Parliamentary Advisor Mr. Rajesh Tiwari, Former MLA and President of District Co-operative Central Bank Mr. Shankar Dhurwa, Member of Chhattisgarh Scheduled Castes Commission Mr. Nitin Potai, Member of Gauseva Aayog Mr. Narendra Yadav, Member of Tourism Board Mr. Naresh Thakur, Member of Bastar Development Authority Mr. Biresh Thakur, President of District Panchayat Mr. Hemant Dhruv and a large number of public representatives and people of Marar community were present.

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.

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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.