Mrs. Priyanka Gandhi will be the special guest

CM to inaugurate 'Mukhyamantri Adivasi Parab Samman Nidhi Yojana'

Anganwadi workers and helpers will express their gratitude to the Chief Minister for the increase in honorarium

CM will announce 49 development works worth Rs.129 crores for the development of the area

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel will attend 'Bharose Ka Sammelan' as the chief guest on April 13 at Lal Bagh Maidan, Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar division. Mrs.Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be the special guest of the program. Chief Minister Mr.Baghel will inaugurate 'Mukhyamantri Adivasi Parab Samman Nidhi Yojana' with the aim of preserving the culture and tradition of celebrating festivals of tribals. Under this scheme, an amount of Rs 10,000 will be given annually in two installments to the Gram Panchayat of scheduled areas.

During the conference, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel will dedicate 49 development works worth Rs.129 crores for the development of the area. He will inaugurate 15 development works worth Rs 62 crore 29 lakh 47 thousand and will perform Bhoomipujan of 34 development works worth Rs 66 crore 70 lakh.  He will also visit the exhibition based on the schemes of various departments and will also distribute cheques and kits to the beneficiaries of the schemes.

Speaker Dr. Charandas Mahant, Home Minister Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu, Agriculture Minister Mr. Ravindra Choubey, Forest Minister Mr. Mohammad Akbar, Health Minister Mr. T.S. Singhdeo, Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Anila Bhediya, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development Minister Dr. Premsai Singh Tekam, Urban Administration and Development Minister Dr. Shivkumar Dahariya, Industries Minister Mr. Kawasi Lakhma, Revenue Minister Mr. Jaisingh Agarwal, Culture Minister Mr. Amarjeet Bhagat , Public Health Engineering Minister Mr. Guru Rudra Kumar, Higher Education Minister Mr. Umesh Patel, Deputy Speaker Mr. Sant Kumar Netam, Lok Sabha MP from Bastar Mr. Deepak Baij, Rajya Sabha MP Mrs. Phoolo Devi Netam, Parliamentary Secretaries Mr. Shishupal Sori and Mr. Rekhchand Jain, MLA Sarvashri Mohan Markam, Mrs. Devati Karma, MLA and President of Bastar Tribal Development Authority Mr. Lakheshwar Baghel, MLA Mr. Rajman Benzam, Mr. Anoop Nag, Mrs. Savitri Mandavi, MLA and President of Chhattisgarh Handicraft Development Board Mr. Chandan Kashyap, MLA and Vice President Bastar Development Authority Mr. Vikram Mandavi, President of District Panchayat Bastar Mrs. Vedavati Kashyap, President District Panchayat Kondagaon Mr. Devchandra Matalam, President District Panchayat Narayanpur Mrs. Shyambati Rajnu Netam, President District Panchayat Kanker Mr. Hemant Dhruv, President District Panchayat Dantewada Ms. Tulika Karma, President District Panchayat Sukma Mr. Harish Kawasi, President District Panchayat Bijapur Mr. Shankar Kudiyam, Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency Mr. Mithilesh Swarnakar, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Fishermen Welfare Board Mr. M.R. Nishad, Vice President of Indravati Basin Development Authority Jagdalpur Mr. Rajeev Sharma, Mayor Jagdalpur Mrs. Safira Sahu, Chairperson Mrs. Kavita Sahu will be present as special guests.

 People are able to get affordable generic medicines in Chhattisgarh

Almost 53 lakh people saved a total of Rs 96.20 crore

Government doctors now are mandated to prescribe generic medicines

Raipur, 11 April 2023/ TNINS 

In an initiative to enhance public health infrastructure and provide medicines at a low cost to the citizens of the state as a whole, cheap generic medicines are widely available to the general public in Chhattisgarh. More than 53 lakh citizens have benefited from affordable medicines with the help of the state government's Shree Dhanwantri generic medical stores. This initiative operates generic medicine shops in all of the state's urban areas. In these stores, generic medicines from well-known companies across the nation are discounted by 50 percent to 70 percent. So far, the scheme has provided a rebate of Rs 96 crore and 20 lakh to needy people on the sale of medications worth 155.54 crore as M.R.P.

As per the directive of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Yojana has been launched by the Urban Administration and Development Department as of October 20, 2021. Under this plan, 195 Shree Dhanwantri Medical Shops have been established across the state's 169 urban bodies. Government doctors are now mandated to provide generic medicines to patients who come to the hospital for treatment. Medicines for colds, coughs, fevers, blood pressure, insulin, and serious diseases, along with antibiotics and surgical items, are also available at subsidized prices in Dhanwantri medicine shops.

However, the number of Shops operated under Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Yojana is,20 in Raipur district, 19 in Durg, 10 in Bilaspur, 9 in Janjgir-Champa, 8-8 in Raigarh, and Bemetara, 7 each in Balodabazar-Bhatapara and Dhamtari, Balod , 6 each in Korba, Kanker, Sakti, Surajpur, Mahasamund, and Kabirdham, 5 each in Rajnandgaon, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Dantewada, Jashpur and Balrampur, 4 each in Mungeli, Gariaband, Surguja, Kondagaon, Sukma, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, 3 each in Bastar and Bijapur, 2 each in Koriya and Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi, 1 each in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh chowki and Narayanpur.

 State level committee meeting on road safety concludes

Raipur, TNINS 

In the State level committee meeting on road safety, Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain said that coordinated efforts by the Transport Department and all the concerned departments are necessary to prevent road accidents. He has given instructions to the officers to ensure necessary action under the action plan for comprehensive management of road safety. The Chief Secretary was addressing the officials in the meeting of the State Level Committee constituted for road safety at Mantralaya, Mahanadi Bhavan here today.

The Chief Secretary has said that the incidents should be analyzed to know the causes of road accidents. Mr. Jain instructed to organize road safety committee meetings regularly at the district level and to continuously review the progress of the action being taken in relation to road safety. In the meeting, measures to control road accidents, road safety awareness and ambulance delivery to accident-prone areas, mock drill and pre-exercise to ensure proper treatment to the accident-injured and to make necessary measures in advance to ensure road safety were discussed. Detailed guidelines were given to the officers. Director General of Police Mr. Ashok Juneja also gave necessary guidelines to the officers regarding road safety.

In relation to the road safety scenario, Mr. Sanjay Sharma, officer of the Inter-Departmental Lead Agency (Road Safety), said that road accidents are decreasing due to road safety public awareness and various road safety efforts. Regarding the overall road safety scenario in the meeting, it was informed through a presentation that, one-fourth of the state's accidents took place in Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur in the year 2022 . Apart from this, road accidents have also happened in Rajnandgaon, Raigarh, Korba and Balodabazar. Similarly, in the year 2023, the maximum number of accidents occurred in Balodabazar, Dhamtari, Mungeli, Balod, Kabirdham and Jashpur districts in the months of January to March 2023. Traffic education and public awareness programs are also being organized to avoid road accidents. Corrective works are being done in black spots, junctions, signals etc. identified by all road agencies. Continuous training is being imparted to the officers and employees of various departments related to road safety. In the meeting, instructions have been given to the collectors to conduct regular meetings of all the district road safety committees. The health department has ensured that ambulances reach accident-prone areas and provide proper treatment to the injured during immediately after the accident. Similarly, necessary guidelines were given to the Urban Administration Department to ensure proper lighting arrangements in accident-prone areas, removal of encroachments in signboards and hoardings and parking places, prevention of accidents caused by stray animals. The Excise Department has been instructed to put up flags related to public awareness around all country and foreign liquor shops in the state.

In the meeting, the officers and employees of the agency were trained by the Transport, Health, Public Works Department and other construction departments for the implementation of the Integrated Road Accident Database for the analysis of the causes of road accidents. Training is also being given to the drivers. This training program will be carried out continuously. Free facilities are being made available in all medical colleges and district hospitals for the treatment of the injured in road accidents. In this meeting organized through video conferencing, the collectors of the districts presented information regarding the road safety scenario of their districts. The Secretary, Transport Department, Mr. S. Prakash, Secretary, Health Department, Mr. Prasanna R., Secretary, Tribal Welfare Department, Mr. D.D. Singh, along with the collector and superintendent of police of the concerned districts, police and transport department and health officials participated in the meeting.

 Admission in Swami Atmanand excellent schools starts from April 10

Both online and offline modes available for application submission

New 101 Swami Atmanand excellent English medium schools will start this year

Under 'Mahtari Dular Yojana', admission to eligible children with special priority

50 percent of the vacant seats in each class reserved for girl students

Children of BPL and economically weaker parents will get admission against 25 percent of the total vacant seats

Raipur, TNINS 

There are 247 Swami Atmanand English medium schools and 32 Swami Atmanand excellent Hindi medium schools operating in the state. Approval was given in the budget for starting 101 new Swami Atmanand English medium schools in the state in session 2023-24. For the admission of students in all these schools for the session 2023-24, the SAGES portal will be started from April 10. The admission date has been fixed from   April 10 to May 5. In case of excess applications, seat allotment through the lottery will be executed from May 5 to May 10 and further admission process will be completed from May 11 to May 15.

The Directorate of Public Instructions has issued guidelines to all district education officers regarding admission in Swami Atmanand Excellent Schools and asked them to ensure their compliance. District education officers have been directed that applications for admission in Hindi and English medium schools can be made through both online and offline means. A student can apply for only one school. In Swami Atmanand Excellent English Medium Schools,  priority will be given in admission to the students of 152 primary and 153 middle English medium schools for classes 6th and 9th.

According to the announcement of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, special priority under 'Mahtari Dular Yojana' will be given to orphaned children whose parents died in corona pandemic. It will be mandatory to attach the death certificate of the parent along with the application form for admission. In every class of English medium school, 50 percent of girl students will be selected for the vacant seats. In case of not getting the sufficient number of girls, the seats can be filled with boys. Children of BPL and economically weaker parents will be given admission against 25 percent of the total vacant seats. Parents will have to submit an income certificate issued by the competent authority. Rest 25 percent of seats will be filled randomly through the lottery system. If there are more eligible applicants for the vacant seats, the selection will be done through a lottery. For admission in Class I, the age of the student should be between 5 to 6 years and 6 months as on 31 May 2023.

For admission in Swami Atmanand excellent Hindi medium schools, the girl students already studying in the same school will not need to apply for admission in the next class. Except for girls' schools, 50 percent of the vacant seats in each class will be reserved for girl students in co-education schools. In case of not getting the sufficient number of girls, the seats can be filled with boys. Society headed by the Collector will have the right to give admission according to the capacity of the school. Admission in classes 6th and 9th in these schools will be taken as per the decision made by the society.

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Now there will be no problem in organizing marriage - the dreams of marriage of daughters of underprivileged families will be fulfilled

The state government has increased the assistance amount under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana from Rs 25 thousand to Rs 50 thousand. A provision of Rs 38 crore has been kept for this scheme in the budget presented for the year 2023-24. With this initiative, the dream of the marriage of many daughters belonging to the underprivileged families of the state will be fulfilled.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, the state government has increased the amount of financial assistance under the scheme twice. In the first budget presented by Mr. Baghel as a Chief Minister, giving priority to the marriage of daughters, he had increased the grant amount given under the scheme from Rs. 15 thousand to Rs. 25 thousand in the year 2019. Now this amount has been increased to 50 thousand rupees. Compared to the year 2019, the fixed budget amount has also been increased from Rs 19 crore to Rs 38 crore. Due to this, the concern about the marriage of daughters in many families has been removed.

Significantly, due to financial problems in many families, it becomes difficult for the families to bear the expenses of their daughters' marriage.. Under these circumstances, the state government provides financial assistance for the marriage of daughters under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana. The objective of this scheme, run by the Department of Women and Child Development, is to solve the economic difficulties faced by underprivileged families in the marriage of the girl child, the scheme also aims to prevent dowry transactions and extravagance in marriage by promoting simple marriages through the organization of group marriages which gives a boost to the community sentiment and social status of the families.

Benefits payable under the scheme

Under this scheme, financial assistance is given to families living below the poverty line and card holder families of Mukhyamantri Khaddanny Yojna , the benefits are given to a maximum of two girls above the age of 18 years of age. Along with providing the bride and groom's makeup and other daily use items as gifts, money is also given through bank draft under this scheme. Some amount is also spent for organizing mass marriages. Widows, orphans, and destitute girls are also included under the scheme. The office of the District Women and Child Development Officer / District Program Officer can be contacted to take benefits of the scheme. One can contact the Child Development Project Officer or the Integrated Child Development Officer at the development block level or information regarding the scheme can also be taken from the Anganwadi workers of the applicants area.

 Last date for depositing property tax extended till 30th April

On the instructions of Chief Minister Mr. Baghel and the initiative of Urban Administration Minister Dr. Dahria, people of the state now have additional one month  to deposit their taxes

Raipur, TNINS 

In interest of the people of the state, Chhattisgarh Government has taken an important decision  to provide special exemption in the payment of property tax.  As per this decision, the last date for submission of property tax and returns in the state has been extended from March 31 to April 30.  On the instructions of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and on the initiative of Urban Administration and Development Minister Dr. Shiv Dahria, an additional opportunity of one month  is being provided for the convenience of the people.

 It is worth mentioning that in view of the challenges due to the pandemic (COVID-19) in the past few years, an extension is being provided for the submission of property tax. Earlier the last date for submission of property tax and returns was March 31, 2023, the exemption deadline for the same was then decided to be 15 April 2023, and now it has been further extended to 30 April 2023.

 In a letter issued in the context by the Urban Administration and Development Department to all the Collectors, Commissioners and Chief Municipal Officers, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats, it is stated that in case people visit the office to pay property tax, physical distancing protocol should be followed.  Likewise, during the doorstep collection of property tax as well, employees of the civic body and citizens should maintain physical distance and online payment should be encouraged.

 Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel virtually released an amount of Rs 5.32 crore Godhan Nyay Yojana 

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Raipur: Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel virtually released an amount of Rs 5.32 crore to cattle rearers, women groups, and Gauthan committees under the Godhan Nyay Yojana, from his residence office today

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel virtually released an amount of Rs 5.32 crore to cattle rearers, women groups, and Gauthan committees under the Godhan Nyay Yojana, from his residence office here today.

This includes payment of Rs 2.91 crore in lieu of 1.45 lakh quintal cow dung purchased from March 16 to March 31 and dividend amount of Rs 1.43 crore to Gauthan committees and Rs 98 lakh to women groups.

On this occasion, Agriculture Minister Shri Ravindra Choubey, Industries Minister Shri Kawasi Lakhma, Chief Minister's Advisor Shri Vinod Verma, Chhattisgarh State Mineral Development Corporation Chairman Shri Girish Dewangan, Chhattisgarh Gau Sewa Commission Chairman Mahant Ramsunder Das, Special Secretary (Agriculture) Dr. Ayyaz F. Tamboli are present at the Chief Minister's residence office. Besides, Chief Minister's Advisor Shri Pradeep Sharma and RIPA State Nodal Officer Shri Gaurav Singh joined the programme through video conferencing.

Chief Minister Mr. Baghel said that we have made continuous achievements in the Godhan Nyay Yojana, but the rapid increase in the number of self-supporting Gauthans is our most significant achievement because the major goal of this plan is to make our villages financially self-sufficient

The self-supporting Gauthans have paid themselves Rs 1 crore, 67 lakh of the money supplied to cow dung vendors, While the department is paying Rs 1 crore, 24 lakh.

We have agreed to offer Rs.750 per month to the presidents of self-supporting Gauthan committees and Rs.500 per month to the members in order to encourage Gauthan committees to become self-sufficient.

The farmer must have already heard the good news that beginning in November, paddy would be purchased at a cost of 20 quintals per acre. For a long time, the farmer had desired this. It will undoubtedly help the rural economy.

Likewise, Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhoomihin Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana, has been expanded. This scheme will now help landless agricultural laborers in Scheduled Area Nagar Panchayats and Municipalities. Landless agricultural laborers must apply by April 15 to take benefit of this scheme

While the census has not been conducted since 2011, a socio-economic survey has also begun in the villages on April 1. This survey will also help identify new beneficiaries. They will also be able to take use of schemes such as housing, gas cylinders, and toilets

Applications for unemployment benefits from educated unemployed have begun as of April 1. They have been given the option of applying online for this. More than 6000 unemployed youth applied on the first day, and their applications were granted the same day.

Congratulations to all of the farmers, cow dung vendors, animal herders, Gauthan committees, and self-help groups that received funds through this initiative today.

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

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

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

Raipur, TNINS 

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

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

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

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

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

Raipur, TNINS 

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

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

Raipur, TNINS 

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

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

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

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

Raipur,TNINS 

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

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

 Chief Minister participated in the Hanuman Chalisa Mahapath program

Raipur, TNINS 

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

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

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

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

 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.

 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.