Babupara resident Arjun Singh also got the benefit of the scheme

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A total of 2 lakh 4 thousand 426 people in Surguja district have got free treatment under the ‘Mukhyamantri Shehri Slum Swasthya Yojana’ so far. Under this scheme, health camps are organized through dedicated Mobile Medical Units in the slum areas of the city, so that people do not have to go to the hospital for treatment of minor ailments. Four mobile medical units are being operated in Ambikapur Municipal Corporation and one in Nagar Panchayat Sitapur and Lakhanpur.

On Wednesday, 49-year-old Arjun Singh reached the health camp organized at Babupara for his health check-up. He had complaints of pain in his hands and feet and blood pressure. The doctor present at MMU examined his health and provided him with syrup and tablets. Along with this, BP medicine was provided free of cost after his checkup. Singh said that he comes to MMU from time to time for doctor consultations and medicines. He has got relief from hefty medical and medicine bills. He expressed his gratitude towards Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel for the commencement of this scheme.

Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ms Pratishtha Mamgai said that till February 8, 2023, a total of 2 lakh 4 thousand 426 people have received free-of-cost treatment through MMU in urban areas in as many as 2765 health camps. Free-of-cost medicines were distributed to a total of 1 lakh 48 thousand 400 people and free medical tests of 40, 687 people were done.

Ranks third in the health and nutrition category

Remarkable work in the field of health and nutrition in Chhattisgarh

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Narayanpur, one of the worst Maoist-hit districts of Chhattisgarh, has secured fourth place in the top five districts under the 'Overall Performance' category among the 112 aspirational districts of the country as per the Champions of Change Delta Ranking released by the NITI Aayog for December 2022. Besides, Narayanpur also ranks third in the health and nutrition category.

Meanwhile, under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel, Chhattisgarh has done remarkable work in various fields including health and nutrition within the last four years. The Government of India has also appreciated these efforts made in Chhattisgarh several times. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Baghel 'Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan' has been launched to eradicate malnutrition among children and to free adolescent girls and women from anemia. The efforts made by the Chhattisgarh government in the field of nutrition have also yielded positive results. Health-related schemes like Mukhyamantri Haat Bazar Clinic, Dai-Didi Clinic, Mukhyamantri Slum Swasthya Yojana, Hamar Lab, Malaria-Mukt Bastar and Malaria-Mukt Chhattisgarh Yojana, Dr. Khoobchand Baghel Swastyha Sahayata Yojana, and Mukhyamantri Vishesh Sahayata Yojana are being run in the state to provide affordable and quality healthcare to the citizens.

 Godhan Nyaya Yojana is paving the path of self reliance for rural women of self help groups

Savita bought a two wheeler, Preeti becomes a financial support for her  family

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Chhattisgarh's ambitious Godhan Nyaya Yojana, which was commenced on the initiative of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, has given rise to an socio-economic revolution in the state with its launch. In a very short span of time, this scheme has proved its  significance and attracted the attention of the whole country. This unique scheme has given people a source of additional income and also has given employment opportunities especially to rural women. It is noteworthy that the Chhattisgarh government is buying cow dung from cattle rearers under this scheme. Vermicompost is being made from the procured cow dung by self help groups of Gauthans . The positive impact of this public welfare scheme can be seen in the lives of numerous rural women. Similarly,the Swachh Manendragarh area level association are the direct witnesses of this change.

The turnover of the Swachh Manendragarh area level women association who are engaged in vermicompost manufacturing in the urban Gauthan of the Mahendragarh district headquarter under the state's new district Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur has reached Rs 1 crore. With the launch of the scheme in the year 2020, the work of cow dung procurement was started in numerous Gauthans across the state. Today, 100312 quintal vermicompost amounting to Rs 1 crore 32 thousand has been sold by this association. In this, the net profit of the group is Rs 36.73 lakh.

Purchased a two wheeler with the benefits recieved from Godhan Nyaya Yojana

Savita Das, a member of the Swachh Manendragarh Area Level Association of Mahendragarh development block  which produces maximum vermicompost in the entire district, says that when the Godhan Nyaya Yojana was launched, they started the work of manufacturing vermicompost by joining the Gauthan of the city. She said that "As we started to make profit from production and sale, people's attitude towards us started changing. Through this scheme, many women have got means of self-employment and I have bought a two wheeler with the profit I got from the sale of vermicompost. Savita smiles and says that she comes to Gouthan in her two wheeler everyday.

The women of the group thanked the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh

Group's Vice President Premlata thanked the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel for this important scheme. Group President Mrs. Preeti Toppo says that she had taken some loan for her sister's wedding. But she repaid that loan from the dividend she got and  bought cycles for the children to go to school and also bought a TV set for the house. Earlier, the people of the house were a little angry because she was not able to give time at home, but now they are happy as she is earning a substantial income. Another member Augustina Ekka says that after the death of her husband, the family faced financial problems, but now she is working in Gauthan to support the family. She has a desire to have a two wheeler and hopes to get her own vehicle soon.

The way to self-reliance

There are 73 women in this group. That is, 73 women are directly associated with self-employment. In this Gauthan, some women associated with the work of vermicompost fertilizer production are from poor families, while some have never worked outside the house. Earning from this work has made them a strong pillar of their family and these women are creating milestones of self reliance constantly.

Chief Minister unveiled the life-size statue of former Prime Minister Late Indira Gandhi at Arang.

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Arang : Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel unveiled the life-size statue of former Prime Minister Late Indira Gandhi at the historic Indira Gandhi Chowk in Arang of Raipur district. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated work done at a cost of Rs 60 lakh 74 thousand for the beautification of the Chowk. He congratulated the residents of Arang for the beautification of Indira Chowk. On this occasion, Urban Administration Minister Dr. Shivkumar Dahariya, Nagar Panchayat President Mr. Chandrashekhar Chandrakar, Vice President Mr. Narsingh Sahu, including public representatives, and a large number of residents were present.

More than 51 thousand persons sitting at home now have access to government documents.

More than 1.25 lakh people called the toll-free number 14545 to enquire about documents.

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Government facilities are being made available to those sitting at home in metropolitan areas through the Chhattisgarh government's Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana. So far, over 62 thousand people have scheduled appointments to receive government documents at their homes under the scheme. On the other hand, nearly 51,000 citizens received their required official documents while sitting at home. Under the Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana, so far more than 01 lahks 25 thousand citizens have obtained information regarding obtaining government documents by contacting Mitan Yojana's toll-free number 14545. Under the direction of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and by the Urban Administration Development Department, the door access service 'Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana' was started on May 01, 2022, in all the 14 municipal corporations of the state to make government documents available to the citizens.

       Birth certificate, birth certificate correction, death certificate, death certificate correction, native certificate, marriage registration and certificate, income certificate, and other backward class certificates, scheduled caste , Scheduled Tribe certificate, shop establishment registration-related documents, copy of a land record, land information (land use), Aadhaar card registration, (for children up to 5 years) Aadhaar card address and mobile number correction, PAN number Services for obtaining application form, PAN update, and duplicate, etc. can be obtained from Mitan service sitting at home. People are saving labor, time, and money by using this service. There is also a respite from having to walk around government offices to obtain the certificates. Indeed, civic facilities have expanded in Chhattisgarh as a result of the Mitan Yojana, and citizens can now access government services while sitting at home.

Meanwhile,  To take advantage of the Mukyamnatri Mitan Yojana administered by the Urban Administration and Development Department, the applicant dials the toll-free number 14545 for Mitan service. The appointment is then scheduled. The applicant receives an SMS with the booking details after booking an appointment. After then, Mitan arrives at the applicant's house on the scheduled date and time and collects the appropriate documents. Once home, Mitan verifies the documents using the tablet and uploads them to the portal. The verified documents are subsequently transmitted online to the relevant departments, which provide the certificate after verifying the applicant's documentation. After the certificate is issued, the Mitan agent delivers it to the applicant's home.

People are made aware of government programs.

A big LED panel is used to display the plans and accomplishments.

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On the occasion of Magh Purnima in the well-known historical place Sirpur, the Public Relations Department in Sirpur arranged a picture development exhibition based on the achievements of the Chhattisgarh government's four-year tenure on the three-day Sirpur Festival. This free three-day show is set up in front of the major cultural stage. Tourists attending the festival are making their way to see the exhibition. At the show site, free publicity materials and Chhattisgarh Janman, the Public Relations Department's monthly magazine, are also available. The show is accessible to the public from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Meanwhile, giving information, Mr. Shashiratna Parashar, District Public Relations Officer, stated that tourists and spectators attending Sirpur Mahotsav are learning about government programmes. The exhibition piqued the interest of officers-employees and students preparing for competitive tests. They like the exhibition for being informative and providing information about government programmes in one location. The government's free books and pamphlets based on beneficiary-oriented schemes and public welfare schemes are also considered highly valuable.

State government schemes are exhibited on a large LED screen. Visitors to the festival, particularly young people, are photographing themselves and their companions in front of the screen and exhibition. Women and Child Development, Health, Public Health Engineering, District Legal, Tribal Welfare, Tourism, Agriculture, Forest Department, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Social Welfare, and other departments have set up exhibition stalls in the festival to inform people about departmental and government schemes. Providing information on accomplishments.

In addition, various schemes of the state government - Mukhyamantri Kisan Nyay Yojana, Shri Dhanwantri Medical, Godhan Nyay Yojana, Forest Produce, Ram Van Gaman Path, Chhattisgarh Model, Folk Traditions and Detailed information about the culture, Nyay Yojana, etc. - have been displayed in simple language with figures and colourful photographs. At the exhibition site, free publicity materials are also distributed. The show is open to the public for free.

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As every household in the village had access to water, the villagers' faces were beaming with joy.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and the instructions of Public Health Engineering Minister Guru Rudrakumar, pure drinking water is being supplied to the residences of the protected special backward Pando tribe of the state. Durgapur, a village dominated by the Pando tribe, is a dependent village of Umjhar Gram Panchayat within the Baikunthpur development block of Koriya district. This area is home to 47 Panda tribe families. It was a challenge to ensure that everyone in Durgapur village, which reflects the lifestyle of forest dwellers, had access to quality drinking water under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Meanwhile, Officials from the Public Health Engineering Department stated that the Jal Jeevan Mission is being better implemented in the district under the supervision of Collector Mr. Vinay Kumar Langeh. Prior to this, happiness is among the locals as a result of the Jal Jeevan Mission formulating an action plan to bring quality pure drinking water to every family in Durgapur. People from the backward Pando tribe, in particular, have expressed their gratitude to Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel for providing clean drinking water.

It should be emphasized that women are trained as 'Jal Vahini' under the Jal Jeevan Mission to raise awareness among the villages. Drinking water is tested under Jal Jeevan Mission, according to Jal Vahini Sushri Ramkumari Sarathi, and information about water quality is received. According to the government, work is being done through Jal Jeevan Mission to deliver water through domestic taps to 47 designated houses in Khalpara and Ebalpara of Durgapur at a cost of Rs 35.78 lakh. The Jal Jeevan Mission Yojana provides a sufficient quantity of pure drinking water by making tap water reach every household; residents would no longer have to trek for clean drinking water.

'Bhent Mulaqat':Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel reached the venue of the 'Bhent-Mulaqat' programme located at village Samoda.

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel reached the venue of the 'Bhent-Mulaqat' programme located at village Samoda.

He commenced the programme by garlanding the portrait of 'Chhattisgarh Mahtari' and lighting the lamp. The state song "Arpa Pari Ke Dhar" was played and sung on the occasion.

Important announcements made by the Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel during Bhent-mulaqat in village Samoda

Bhent-Mulaqat : District: Raipur, Arang Assembly Constituency, Village Samoda

Important announcements made by the Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel during Bhent-mulaqat in village Samoda.

1. Samoda will be given the status of sub-tehsil.

2. New college building will be constructed in Nagar Panchayat Samoda.

3. A branch of District Central Cooperative Bank will be opened in Samoda.

4. Sub-Health Center Of  Samoda will be upgraded to Primary Health Center.

5. Sub-health centre will be opened in village Amodi.

 6. New buildings will be constructed for sub-health centres in Bnrasi and Bhandarpuri.

7. New buildings will be constructed for government higher secondary schools in Korasi and Chaprid.

8. A Police station will be started soon in Bhainsa.

 9. Road will be constructed from Majitha to Parswani.

10. A culvert will be constructed over Dhodki Nala in village Parswani.

11. A road will be constructed from Borid to Chandi Mandir.

12. A boys' hostel will be constructed in Samoda.

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that Rural Industrial Park is being constructed in Gauthan. For this, we are providing land from the government.

Income-generating activities will be conducted at Gauthan's  Rural Industrial Park. Everyone will get employment. Rural industry policy will strengthen the village economy.

Continuous efforts are being made for culture and employment, this is our effort to provide employment to all.

Farmers everywhere are very happy. The work of making petrol from paddy is being done, we are seeking permission to make ethanol from paddy but the central government is not issuing the permission. 

*Bhent-Mulaqat : District: Raipur, Arang Assembly Constituency, Village Bhansoj*

Important announcements made by Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel :-

1. Approval will be given for construction of Sandi-Kukra road from Bhansoj canal.

2. Additional rooms will be constructed in Government High School Bhansoj.

3. Construction of compound and staff quarter in Government Primary Health Center Bhansoj building.

4. Internal CC road and drain will be constructed in Bhansoj and Nara villages.

5. Bank branch will be opened in Bhansoj.

6. Nagar Panchayat Mandir Hasaud Primary Health Center will be upgraded to Community Health Center.

7. Road construction from Sandi to Nara.

8. Swami Atmanand English medium school will be opened in Chandkhuri.

9. Access road will be developed from Umaria turn to Parsada in village Umaria.

10. Widening of Arang access road from village Ghumrabhatha.

12. Construction of high school building in Gondi.

13. Upgradation of High School building in Paraskol. 

 A total of 8.23 crores have been transferred online to villagers, cattle herders, and women self-help groups under the Godhan Nyay Yojana.

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Chief Minister, Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that it is imperative that a rural industrial policy be developed soon in order to create more employment and self-employment opportunities in rural areas along the lines of the new rural industrial policy. Mr. Baghel was addressing the online distribution program of cow dung purchase and dividend amount to cattle rearing villages, women groups, and Gauthan committees at his residential office today. As part of the program, he released an amount of Rs 8 crore and 23 lakh online.

Addressing the function, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel said that the Rural Industrial Parks associated with Gauthan are becoming functional in most of the places. Now before this work is complete, we have to work towards formulating rural industry policy, for this, the concerned department should complete the process soon. So that when the Rural Industrial Parks start functioning completely, the beneficiaries associated with them can be helped by taking loans from the bank and starting other businesses.

Congratulating the women groups associated with Gauthan including cattle rearers, the Chief Minister said that it is a very good thing that they are continuously making records. After payment of 8.23 crores, this figure will become Rs.403 crores 58 lakhs. Similarly, after payment of Rs 4.76 crore to cow dung vendors, this figure will be Rs 206 crore 49 lakh. Expressing happiness over the power units started for power generation from cow dung, he directed to connect the power generated from these units to the power grid and fix the price of electricity.

The Chief Minister stated that it is a matter of pride that 4927 Gauthans have become self-reliant in the state and have begun purchasing cow dung from their own savings. As of now, the Gauthan groups that used to make earthen lamps, vermicompost, etc. will now be contributing towards the production of electricity. As per the MOU signed for power generation in the past, Bemetara and Bastar have taken concrete shape at the ground level and Now the task of connecting the electricity produced by it to the power grid and fixing the price of the electricity produced from it will be completed soon.

While reviewing the unit for making paint from cow dung, the Chief Minister said that it is a matter of happiness that 23 paint units are under process in 21 districts, and 13 units have been completed. More than 17 thousand liters of paint has been produced and an income of more than 22 lakh rupees has been earned. He said that schools and government offices will soon require a large amount of paint, so we have to produce natural paint by balancing the demand and supply so that paint can be supplied at the right time.

Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Shri Ravindra Choubey and Virtually present Public Health Minister Shri Guru Rudra Kumar also addressed this occasion. while, Advisor to Chief Minister Mr. Pradeep Sharma, Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain, Additional Chief Secretary Mr. Subrat Sahu, Secretary Dr. Ayaz Tamboli, Director of State Rural Livelihood Mission Mr. Avneesh Sharan, Director of Agriculture Department Mrs. Ranu Sahu, Director of Horticulture Department Mr. Matheswaran V. and other officers were also present.

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*Budgets of the Departments under Cabinet Ministers Mr. Ravindra Choubey, Mr. Mohammad Akbar and Mr. Kawasi Lakhma were reviewed*

Raipur, 6 February 2023/ Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel reviewed the budget preparations of his departments and also of the departments under Cabinet Ministers Mr. Ravindra Choubey, Mr. Mohammad Akbar and Mr. Kawasi Lakhma in a meeting held at his residence office here today.

Mr. Baghel discussed and reviewed the budgets of Energy Department, Aviation, General Administration, Finance, Mineral Resources, Public Relations, Electronics and Information Technology, Commercial Tax (Excise), Commerce and Industry, Law and Legislative Affairs Department, Transport, Housing and Environment, Forest and Climate, Parliamentary Affairs, Agriculture and Biotechnology, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Water Resources and Ayacut, Panchayat and Rural Development Department in the meeting.

Departmental Ministers, Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain, Additional Chief Secretary Mr. Subrat Sahu and concerned officers were present in the meeting. 

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Budgets of the Departments under Cabinet Ministers Mr. Ravindra Choubey, Mr. Mohammad Akbar and Mr. Kawasi Lakhma were reviewed*

Raipur, 6 February 2023/ Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel reviewed the budget preparations of his departments and also of the departments under Cabinet Ministers Mr. Ravindra Choubey, Mr. Mohammad Akbar and Mr. Kawasi Lakhma in a meeting held at his residence office here today.

Mr. Baghel discussed and reviewed the budgets of Energy Department, Aviation, General Administration, Finance, Mineral Resources, Public Relations, Electronics and Information Technology, Commercial Tax (Excise), Commerce and Industry, Law and Legislative Affairs Department, Transport, Housing and Environment, Forest and Climate, Parliamentary Affairs, Agriculture and Biotechnology, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Water Resources and Ayacut, Panchayat and Rural Development Department in the meeting.
Departmental Ministers, Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain, Additional Chief Secretary Mr. Subrat Sahu and concerned officers were present in the meeting. 

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Continuous works are being done for rapid development of civic amenities and infrastructure in Patan. The lakes of the city are being beautified and developed as recreational spots. In this sequence, the deepening and beautification work of Nakta Talab, the main pond of the city, has been done. The cost of establishing Rajiv Sarovar Garden is Rs 5.80 crore. Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the garden on Saturday.

Appreciating the beautification work, the Chief Minister said that it has become an eye-catching garden and a nice place for people to hang out in the morning and evening. The beauty of this pond has been enhanced with the beautification works.

Patan Nagar Panchayat President Shri Bhupendra Kashyap and other public representatives were present on this occasion. Collector Shri Pushpendra Meena and SP Dr. Abhishek Pallav and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.

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Bemetara 05 February 2023

The state government is making consistent efforts to strengthen the economic condition of the needy people and families of the state by benefiting them through various schemes. Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhoomiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyaya Yojana is being run by the state government for providing financial assistance to landless agricultural laborers and people associated with pauni-pasari occupations among other beneficiaries.

Under the scheme, work is being done in the district to identify the eligible beneficiaries and give them the benefits of the scheme so that they get the necessary financial assistance. A beneficiary Rekhalal, father Sadashiv age 70 years resident of Dhobnikala of Nawagarh Janpad Panchayat, said that the scheme is lending a helping hand to economically weaker families. My family does not have any agricultural land of its own and our financial condition is not so good. I earn a livelihood doing labour work on daily wages. 

Heaping praise on the scheme started by the state government, Rekhalal said this is a commendable initiative for the landless laborer families. Today, a meaningful scheme has been started to financially empower families who do not have any additional source of income other than wages. This is definitely going to be a huge success. 

He added that their festivals have become more colorful and happier with the government transferring the scheme amount ahead of festivals like Diwali and Holi. He said that the financial condition of his family has improved and they are living a better life than before. Today, I am not forced to ask for money from anyone. 

The nodal officer of the Rajiv Gandhi Bhoomiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana of Nawagarh Janpad Panchayat office said that the state government has been providing continuous benefits to the common citizens through public welfare schemes from the beginning. Under the scheme, annual financial assistance of Rs 7,000 is being provided to the beneficiaries.

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The 'Bunkar Bhavan' of Patan is still not in good condition. Action will be taken to repair the building so that the maximum number of people can get employment. Collector will inspect it and take action for further improvement. Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel said this in a programme organized in Patan on the occasion of 'Parameshwari Jayanti' on Saturday.

Chief Minister said in his address that every year 'Parameshwari Jayanti' is organized in Patan by the Dewangan community. The community is connected to agriculture and weaving. The state has procured 107 lakh metric tonnes of paddy this year and all this happened in a convenient and smooth manner. This year 23.5 lakh farmers have sold paddy. The farmers' growing paddy and paddy area has increased rapidly. All this has been possible because of the schemes of our government. Dannex has been started in Bastar. Excellent work has been done in Bastar in the textile sector. RIPA i.e. Rural Industrial Parks are being established which will open ample opportunities for communities like yours.

He added that a total of 9 SAGES schools have been started in Patan. Earlier there were only two community halls here. Community hall was constructed for your community as well which was later renovated. He also praised the progress made by the community and said that he is happy with the development of Patan. Along with agriculture, business is also growing rapidly here.

The president of the community Shri Baldau Bhale also addressed the programme. He expressed his gratitude towards Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel. Shri Hemant Dewangan and other officials were present on this occasion

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel praised the farmers who donated at Vishal Kisan Annadata Sammelan held in Rajnandgaon development block village Bharregaon. According to the Chief Minister, the farmers of the state have donated more than 15 lakh quintals of  Paddy stubble in Gauthan in response to the Pairadan appeal. In addition, 12 thousand 230 farmers in this area have done commendable work by donating approximately 95 thousand 680 quintals of paddy stubble to 414 Gauthans. This also works for the arrangement of fodder for the cattle.

In addition to this, Chief Minister appreciated the farmers who donated paddy stubble by honoring them. Meanwhile, during  the kisan sammelan, Mr. Sanjay Chandrakar, Baldau Vaishnav, Lachchu Chandrakar, Sanjay Jha, Subhash Nirmalkar, Bhagwat Verma, Yugal Sinha, Rajesh Chandrakar, Gajadhar Sahu, Mahendra Chandrakar, Durgeshwar Sahu, Manish Sahu, Sushil Thakur, Sukhit Dewangan, Chowaram Sahu, Babulal Lodhi, Umashankar Lodhi, Shatruhan Verma, Kamlesh Verma, Motilal Verma, Gulshan Verma, Champalal Chandrakar, Praveen Chandrakar, Tamradhwaj Sahu, Narad Sahu, Jeevan Lal Sahu, Sugreev Sahu, Mahesh Diwakar, Ishwar Thakur, Rajesh Sahu, Kuldeep Sahu, Yuvraj Yadav, Ishwar Kumar, Santosh Thakur, Jitendra Patel, Biselal Sahu, Suryakant Gupta, Tokesh Chandrakar, Abhishek Chandrakar, Jeevan Sahu, Devsharan Verma, Dilip Netam, Bisamber Sahu, Madan Sahu, Hindurao Sahu, Rajendra Sahu, and women of Rashtriya Ekta Mahila Samuh were fecilitated.

Chief Minister made several announcements at the Gondwana Sammelan held at Bhanupratappur

State government embarks on mission to preserve the ancient culture, says CM Bhupesh Bahgel

CM performed bhumipoojan and inaugurated several development works worth Rs 14.47 crore in Bhanupratappur

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel attended 'Pen Karsad Mandari' and one-day annual convention of Gondwana Samaj at Bhanupratappur under Kanker district. He announced to name Kanker medical college after former Prime Minister late Smt Indira Gandhi. On this occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated and performed Bhumi Pujan of 146 development works worth Rs.14.47 crore. This includes inauguration of 94 works worth Rs.9 crore 55 lakh and Bhoomipujan of 52 works worth Rs.4 crore 76 lakh. He also announced the renaming of the sports ground at Bhanupratappur after former Deputy Speaker late Mr. Manoj Mandavi. Along with this, he also announced to give Rs.10,000 each to Chalaki and Manjhi, Rs.10 lakh each for construction of street light, shed, and courtyard in Bhanupratappur. He instructed Kanker Collector for forwarding the proposal to renovate the dilapidated schools of Bhanupratappur to the state government.      

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel at Bhanupratappur said that first of all, primitive culture emerged in the world. The state government is consistently trying to preserve the tribal culture and tradition. From 2019 till now 518 Devgudis have been constructed in the district at a cost of Rs 17 crore 82 lakh. Similarly, 173 Ghotuls were constructed at a cost of Rs 19 crore 91 lakh. Mr. Baghel said that ‘sewa’ means service to human society, culture and nature. The work of preserving tribal culture is being done by the state government. The work of scripting all the tribal dialects of the state, preserving and saving folk dances, folk songs and traditional games are also being done. He further said that the country's largest millet plant has been started recently at Nathia Navagaon in Kanker district.

The Chief Minister said that to provide modern education to children of state, Swami Atmanand English Medium School Scheme has been implemented to open English medium schools. Farmers of Kanker district sold historic 40 lakh quintals of paddy for the first time. Earlier in the state, the house floors were coated with cow dung, now the walls of the houses will also be painted with natural paint made from cow dung. Schools that were closed in Bastar are now opening again and for this, a budget provision of Rs.1 thousand crore has been made by the state government to renovate the schools.

Excise Minister Mr. Kawasi Lakhma said in his address in the program that by promoting the cultivation of Kodo-Kutki and millets of Bastar, the state government is making efforts to make the tribals self-reliant. The government is doing the work of giving respect to the tribal tradition by making Devgudis in every village. Former Madhya Pradesh Minister Mrs. Ganga Potai, and Bhanupratappur MLA Mrs. Savitri Mandavi also addressed the program. On this occasion, Parliamentary Secretary and MLA Mr. Shishupal Shori, Antagarh MLA Mr. Anoop Nag, District Panchayat President Mr. Hemant Dhruv, Member of Tourism Board Mr. Biresh Thakur, Member of Gau Seva Commission Mr. Narendra Yadav, Divisional Commissioner Mr. Shyam Dhawde, Inspector General of Police Mr. Sundarraj P., Collector Dr. Priyanka Shukla, SP Mr. Shalabh Sinha, DFO Mr. Alok Bajpai along with senior representatives of Gondwana community and local public representatives were present.

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 Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel attended the convention of Gondwana Samaj at Bhanupratappur in Kanker district today. During this, he had lunch with the office bearers of Gondwana Samaj. In the lunch of this convention,they were served traditional dishes prepared from Millet, Kodo, Kutki, and Ragi. Industries Minister Mr. Kawasi Lakhma, Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Shishupal Shorey, Antagarh MLA Mr. Anup Nag, Bhanupratappur MLA Mrs. Savitri Mandavi, District Panchayat President Mr. Hemant Kumar Dhruv, Member of Bastar Development Authority Mr. Biresh Thakur, District President Mr. Brijbatti Markam were present on this occasion. Members of the society including District Vice President Mr. Sunaram Teta were also present.