Scheme sees 59 per cent increase in beneficiaries in the last year

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Chhattisgarh Government's ambitious "Godhan Nyay Yojana" is becoming increasingly popular in the state, and there is a growing connection among rural communities due to the purchase of cow dung under this scheme at Rs. 2 per kg, providing better opportunities for employment and income in the villages. This has also given a boost to animal husbandry in rural areas. A new environment has been created for the conservation and development of livestock in the state. Currently, more than 3.28 lakh rural farmers are directly benefiting from the purchase of cow dung in the Gauthans. In the last year, the number of cattle rearers and rural farmers benefiting from this scheme has increased from 2.06 lakh to over 3.28 lakh with an increase of 59 per cent in the number of beneficiaries.

Under the 'Garuva' programme of the Suraji Gaon Yojana in the state, the construction of Gauthans in villages for the conservation and preservation of cattle is being rapidly carried out. So far, approval for the construction of Gauthans has been given in 10,732 villages in the state, of which 9,720 Gauthans have been constructed and 825 are under construction. The construction work of 187 Gauthans is yet to be started. The Gauthans thus constructed are being managed by the Gauthan committees, where arrangements for the care, treatment, and fodder and water for cattle are made.

It is worth mentioning that the Godhan Nyaya Yojana was started in the state on July 20, 2020, on the auspicious occasion of the Hareli festival. Under this scheme, till February 15, 2023, over 105.53 lakh quintal cow dung has been purchased in Gauthans, in lieu of which Rs 211.25 crore has been paid to the cow dung sellers.

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated Chhattisgarh Millet Carnival today by garlanding the portrait of Chhattisgarh Mahtari, lighting the traditional lamp and singing the state song "Arpa Pari Ke Dhar".

Carnival will be organized at Subhash Stadium from 17 to 19 February

This event is being organized under the joint aegis of Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce Association and IIMR Hyderabad.

Forest and Climate Change Minister Mr. Mohammad Akbar, President of State Housing Board Mr. Kuldeep Juneja,  are also present in the program

Carnival is being organized with the aim of encouraging inclusion of millet in the daily diet and to create public awareness about its nutritional value.

At the Carnival, common people will be able to enjoy the delicious dishes of Millet.

Millet start-ups are showcasing their packaged millet products at the carnival

Street plays by educational institutions and cultural programs by local folk artists will be organized every evening in the carnival for public awareness.

Famous chefs of the country will also teach how to make new delicious dishes of millet

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel addressed the Millets Carnival inaguration programme

Millets were earlier considered the food of the toiling masses.

Millets seeds can be stored for 12 years

Today millets have become the food of the rich, as most patients of diabetes are from this section of the society

Millets are rich in nutrients, low in glycemic index

Presently, millets are being cultivated in 1 lakh 65 thousand hectare.

Earlier, the millet cultivation area was only 70 hectares

With the support and incentives of state government, the production area of millets has increased by two to two and a half times.

 Millets production, storage, processing have generated employment on a large scale

Millets will be included in the mid-day meal programme.

Chhattisgarh is the hub of millets.

For the first time in the country, the minimum support price of Kodo, Kutki and Ragi has been fixed and announced in Chhattisgarh. This has stirred a wave of joy and enthusiasm among the farmers. Nearly 55 thousand quintals of millets have been procured in the first year itself.

The market price of Kodo, Kutki and Ragi, which used to be Rs.12 to Rs.15 earlier, has been increased to Rs.25 to Rs.28 today.

Millet producing farmers are availing the benefits of input subsidy under Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana

With the financial support from the state government, the country's largest millet processing plant has been set up in the private sector at Nathia Navagaon in Kanker district.

Declares operation of hookah bars "illegal"

Operation of hookah bars in Chhattisgarh is a non-bailable offense under amended law

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Taking an effective step towards creating a healthier environment in the state and curbing the growing trend of drug addiction among youth, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has declared the operation of hookah bars in the state as "illegal". The relevant law was amended with strict provisions to prevent the operation of hookah bars, which came into effect immediately.

The decision was made after complaints were received regarding the high consumption of hookah, flavored substances, tobacco, and other addictive substances served in hookah bars operated in various eateries, hotels, and restaurants, especially by the youth. This practice is harmful to their health and also promotes addiction. In response to this unlawful activity, the Chief Minister, Shri Bhupesh Baghel, directed strict action against the hookah bars and the closure of all hookah bars in the state. Acting swiftly on the instructions of the Chief Minister, the police department took strict action against all hookah bars, resulting in the closure of all hookah bars in the state.

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has directed that the aforementioned law should be amended, taking into account the current situation, to prevent the younger generation from becoming addicted to such substances. Accordingly, the Chhattisgarh Government has prepared a draft for necessary amendments to the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply, and Distribution) Act, 2003. Competent permission was obtained after the amendment proposal of the Act was passed by the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly. The Act was published in the Chhattisgarh Gazette on February 10, 2023, by the Chhattisgarh Law and Legislative Affairs Department.

As per the amendments made under the Act, the operation of any kind of hookah bar has been prohibited in the state. In addition, smoking through hookah or 'shisha' in any communal hookah bar has also been banned. A provision has been made to seize any material or object used as a subject or means of use in the hookah bar if it is found to be in operation. Any person found operating a hookah bar will be charged with a non-bailable offense and can face imprisonment for up to 3 years, but not less than 1 year, and a fine of up to Rs 50,000, but not less than Rs 10,000. Similarly, any person found smoking through a hookah in a hookah bar will be fined up to Rs 5,000, but not less than Rs 1,000. These amendments made in the relevant Act have come into effect immediately.

The strict provisions of the law will establish effective control over the operation of hookah bars and the tendency to smoke hookah in groups in the hookah bars.

Relief for more than 900 families in Naxal-affected areas through withdrawal of cases

Chhattisgarh Police's sensitive approach encourages 555 Naxalite surrenders last year

Chhattisgarh DGP writes to NIA Director General seeking probe into killing of three public representatives in Bastar

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Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel said that the government is committed to providing a fear-free and law-abiding governance system in Chhattisgarh. He has praised the sensitive attitude of the police in Naxal-affected areas and their efforts to encourage Naxal surrenders, while also cracking down on crime. He has said that the effective strategy of development, trust, and security has resulted in a significant reduction of the Naxal menace in the state.

Home Minister Shri Tamradhwaj Sahu said that in the last four years, continuous efforts have been made to curb Naxalism in Chhattisgarh. The state government is focussing on the modernization of the police force, providing them with modern weapons, security equipment, necessary training, and vehicles to counter Maoists. 

A total of 555 Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh in the last year as a result of the government's efforts for public welfare and the sensitive behavior of the Chhattisgarh police, which is a significant success. During the same period, as many as 46 Naxalites also died in police encounters. In the last four years, cases of more than 900 families in insurgency-hit areas have been withdrawn, providing relief to innocent people. This was made possible through the government's visionary approach to the welfare of the tribals and the sensitive handling by the police. 

It is worth mentioning that the Chhattisgarh Director General of Police Shri Ashok Juneja has written a letter to the Director General of the NIA, seeking an investigation into the killing of three public representatives in Bastar. The Naxalism in Chhattisgarh is continuously shrinking with a significant reduction in their activity due to the efforts Central Security Force and the State Police. As a result, Naxalites, in a fit of rage, are now targeting public representatives and common citizens.

Chief Minister participated in the annual festival and medal distribution program of Digvijay Autonomous Government Post Graduate College

Announced a grant of Rs. 50 lakh for construction of compound in college, Rs 10 lakh for leveling of playground

Employment-oriented programs are being run to provide employment to the youth 

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has said that like the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Industrial Parks established in rural areas, 'Urban Rural Industrial Park' will be established to provide employment to the youth in urban areas as well. Many programs are being run in the state to provide employment opportunities to the youth of the state. Developed land, electricity, water and other necessary infrastructure is being provided to the youth to start their own small industries in the Rural Industrial Park established in the rural areas.

Chief Minister Mr. Baghel was addressing the annual festival and medal distribution program of Government Digvijay Autonomous Post Graduate College of Rajnandgaon today. On this occasion, while wishing the students of the college for their bright future, the Chief Minister said that doors of many possibilities  open for students after college. He further said that Through the annual festival program, the youth gets a good opportunity to prove their talent and move towards progress.

The Chief Minister said that Rajnandgaon district is famous in the entire state in the field of art and literature. He said that legendary litterateurs like Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh, Padumlal Punnalal Bakshi, Dr. Baldev Prasad Mishra have brought laurels to Rajnandgaon district. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that fees for competitive exams have been waived off for the youth. Along with this, Swami Atmanand English Medium School has been established to provide free of cost quality education in English medium to the students of weaker sections. On this occasion, the Chief Minister honored the meritorious students of the college for the session 2022 and the winners of various competitions were felicitated by distributing medals. On the demand of the students of the college, the Chief Minister announced Rs 50 lakh for the construction of compound in the college and Rs 10 lakh for the leveling of the playground. Along with this, he also announced to make provision in the budget for parking and other infrastructure in the coming time.

On this occasion, Chairman Chhattisgarh State Rural and Other Backward Classes Areas Development Authority Mr. Daleshwar Sahu, MLA from Khujji Mrs. Chhanni Sahu, Chairman Chhattisgarh State Antavasyayi Sahkari Vitt vikas Nigam Mr. Dhanesh Patila, Chairman Chhattisgarh State Youth Commission Mr. Jitendra Mudaliar, Chairman District Cooperative Central Bank Maryadit Mr. Nawaz Khan, Chairman Rajgami Sampada Nyas Mr. Vivek Wasnik along with many public representatives, officers and a large number of citizens were present.

On the lines of RIPA, Urban Cottage and Service Industries Park to be opened in all municipal corporations and municipalities - Chief Minister

Announcement made to open BPO equipped with software and hardware facility in Raipur and Bhilai

World class Central Library cum reading zone will be built in Bhilai at a cost of 20 crores

CCTV cameras will be installed in market areas of cities for security

Raipur TNINS 

In a bid to ensure holistic development of urban bodies of the state, today Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel gave a significant gift of development works worth one thousand crore rupees to the citizens of the state. Participating in the Gaurav Samagam-2023 of the Urban Administration and Development Department, the Chief Minister said that “citizens are getting numerous facilities while sitting at home and civic facilities have also increased in urban bodies”. He further said that “our government has improved the process of making ration cards. Today everyone's ration card is made easily. Earlier it used to be very difficult to get building permission but now it has also been simplified. Under the Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana, 15 types of services are being provided at home.”

Making a big announcement, the Chief Minister said that BPOs equipped with software and hardware facilities will be opened in Raipur and Bhilai to provide employment for youth. To provide better education for students, a world-class Central Library cum Reading Zone will be made in Bhilai at a cost of 20 crores. The Chief Minister also announced the opening of Urban Cottage and Service Industries Park in all Municipal Corporations and Municipalities on the lines of RIPA. In order to increase the health facilities of the citizens, he also announced to make smart health kiosks in the municipal corporations, in which BP, sugar, and blood tests will be available free of cost. Announcing the facilities of  CCTV, modern toilets and development arrangements in the market areas of the cities, the Chief Minister said that on the demand of public representatives, the ‘chungi kar’ compensation amount of urban bodies would be increased from Rs.26 to Rs.35.

Significant Announcements made by Mr. Baghel:

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel announced to grant an amount of about Rs. 1 thousand crores to all the urban bodies for development works. He granted 100 crores to Municipal Corporation Raipur, 50 crores to Bilaspur Municipal Corporation, 25 crores to Durg Municipal Corporation, 20 crores each to Bhilai-Charoda, Ambikapur, Jagdalpur, 15 crores each to Risali, Rajnandgaon, Raigarh and Korba, Birgaon, he also announced to grant an amount of 10 crores each to Dhamtari and Chirmiri. Along with this, he also announced to give 5-5 crores to all the municipalities and 3-3 crores to all the Nagar Panchayats.

The Chief Minister also announced urban women's livelihood centers in Raipur, Bhilai and Bilaspur, drainage system for the waterlogged areas of Raipur city, simplification of land development rules, upgradation of Mahatma Gandhi Stadium in Ambikapur, road construction and beautification.

Addressing the Gaurav Samagam function, Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr. Shivkumar Dahriya said that in the last 4 years, with an improved system, efficient work has been done in the field of basic amenities of road, water, electricity, and cleanliness in the urban body area. Constant upgradation is being made in the parameters of development in civic areas. He said that under the guidance of the Honorable Chief Minister, better holistic development work is being done in all areas of the urban bodies. Parliamentary Secretary of Urban Administration and Development Department Mr. Rekhchandra Jain, Mayor of Raipur Mr. Aijaz Dhebar, Special Secretary Dr. Ayyaz Tamboli, Director Mr. R. Ekka, CEO of SUDA Mr. Saumil Ranjan Choubey, mayors, presidents and other public representatives of all bodies were present in the program..

Urban bodies awarded for excellent work:

 - In the Gaurav Samagam ceremony, the urban bodies were awarded for the excellent implementation of various departmental schemes. Municipal Corporation Birgaon was awarded for the most active body, Municipal Corporation Bhilai Charoda for comprehensive coverage and Municipal Corporation Ambikapur for the implementation of services related to the urban body, for excellent performance in Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana. Municipal Corporation Dhamtari, Municipal Council Dallirajhara and Nagar Panchayat Amdi were awarded for their excellent performance in Mukhyamantri slum swasth Scheme. Nagar Palika Nigam Raigarh, Nagar Palika Parishad Gariaband and Nagar Panchayat Gurr were awarded for commendable performance in Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Stores Scheme. Nagar Palika Nigam Raipur, Nagar Palika Parishad Deepka and Nagar Panchayat Kharora were awarded for maximum revenue collection. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel released a coffee table booklet based on departmental achievements of last 4 years on the occasion of Gaurav Samagam function. On this occasion, he also released a video based on departmental achievements, He further released Mor Patrika Mor Samman guide under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the guide for aspirational toilet design under Swachh Bharat Mission. Beneficiaries who were selected in the competition organized by the  Government of India on the theme of Khushiyon Ka Aashiana under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana were also awarded.

Students expressed their satisfaction with the doctor's treatment

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The state government has launched the 'Mukhyamantri Shehri Slum Swasthya Yojana' in 2019 to make health facilities even more convenient and accessible in urban areas. Now, the people residing in urban slums no longer have to visit hospitals for the treatment of minor ailments. Previously, sick individuals had to go to a hospital for treatment and wait in long lines for their turn. Keeping in view these difficulties, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel, implemented this scheme for the public. The health department's mobile medical unit carries out 40 types of tests, including blood and other samples, while free medicine is also distributed to patients after the examination.

On Monday, February 13, the dedicated MMU reached the government girls' high school for the hearing-impaired near the district court, where 29 hearing and speech-impaired students received medical treatment and free medicines as per their requirements. During the treatment, students including Nandini Sahu of class 8th, Prachi Maurya, Urvashi, and Sanjana Mehr of class 6th pointed out through sign language that they received treatment for headache, body pain, cold, cough, body pain, and common flu. Similarly, Kajal Som and Bhoomika Sahu of class 10th also expressed their satisfaction after receiving treatment from the doctor.

The teacher said that the dedicated MMU comes here regularly every 15 days and the medical staff conducts health checkups and collects samples for necessary tests such as blood, mucus, urine, etc. and distributes free medicines on the spot after registering the students.

Institution director, Smt. Uma Devangan, said that there are 80 students enrolled in their residential school, and 29 students received treatment for common ailments on Monday. She added that this scheme has proved to be a boon for the girls. Earlier, these students had to be taken to the district hospital four kilometers away for treatment, which took the whole day for them to commute and receive treatment, but now, with the commencement of MMU services, the children are receiving services at the campus only.

New system will reduce involvement of brokers and extra charges

Buyers of second-hand vehicles in the state will be relieved from the hassle of RTO office visits

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In Chhattisgarh, there is no longer a need to go to an RTO office to buy or sell second-hand vehicles. The Transport Department has started a new process called Aadhaar authentication, under which buyers and sellers can go to their nearest transport service center and easily transfer vehicle ownership. The biggest advantage of this system is that it will reduce the involvement of brokers in the process. Official said that the system is now ready and people will get benefitted directly from it. An additional fee of Rs 100 will have to be paid to the transport service center.

Transport Commissioner Shri Dipanshu Kabra said that the Transport Department has launched a new system called "Aadhaar Authentication" from Monday. With the commencement of this system, people buying and selling second-hand vehicles will now be able to go to nearby transport service centers and easily transfer vehicle ownership.

According to the RTO data, more than two lakh second-hand vehicles are bought and sold in the state every year, and transferring their registration certificates can be a complicated process. Until the ownership of the vehicle is transferred in the name of the buyer, they are not considered the legal owner of the vehicle. Similarly, if a used vehicle is sold and an accident or crime occurs involving that vehicle, action is taken against the person registered in the RC book. Therefore, it is necessary to transfer the registration of a used car to the buyer's name, which requires filling out an online form and visiting the RTO office in person along with the vehicle for verification.

All you need to know about the new system

Nearly 500 service centers have been opened by the transport department across the state, including approximately 50 centers in the Raipur district. Currently, online forms are being filled out for transportation-related tasks here. The department is now introducing Aadhaar authentication at these service centers. The buyer/seller will need to provide their Aadhaar number at the service center, where an employee will check the vehicle number and owner's name in the department's software. Following this, the buyer/seller's fingerprint will be taken using an Aadhaar authentication device. Officials said that this process is being simplified so that vehicle owners do not have to make multiple visits to the office.

Revised Fees

Currently, different charges apply for transferring vehicle ownership in different categories at government offices, with that of two-wheelers at Rs 400, light motor vehicles at Rs 550, and three-wheelers at Rs 750. However, people often end up paying extra charges to agents. Now, the same work can be done at service centers with an additional charge of Rs 100, which will save both time and money for people.

So far, approximately 27,000 quintals worth Rs 8.21 crore have been purchased

Procurement by all primary forest-produce cooperative groups in the state

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In line with the intention of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel to promote the crops of Kodo, Kutki and Ragi in Chhattisgarh, these crops are being procured at support price. So far, the state has bought 26 thousand 808 quintals of Kodo, Kutki, and Ragi valued at Rs 8 crore 21 lakh under the leadership of Forest Minister Mr. Mohammad Akbar.

According to the State Minor Forest Produce Association, Kodo is being purchased at a rate of Rs.30 per kg, Kutki at a rate of Rs.31, and Ragi at a rate of Rs.35.78 per kg. So far, 22 thousand 855 quintals of Kodo, 01 thousand 182 quintals of Kutki, and 02 thousand 772 quintals of Ragi have been purchased. Kodo, Kutki, and Ragi will be purchased at the support price until February 15, 2023.

It is noteworthy that Kodo, Kutki, and Ragi are being procured by all the Primary Forest Produce Cooperative Societies of the State Minor Forest Produce Federation in the entire state. Principal Secretary Forest Mr. Manoj Kumar Pingua said that by expanding its scope in the interest of farmers, these crops are now being procured at the support price through all the primary forest produce cooperative societies of the State Minor Forest Produce Association in the entire state.

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief of Forest Force Mr. Sanjay Shukla told that by identifying such areas of the state, which are located outside the jurisdiction of the Primary Minor Forest Produce Committee or District Union, these villages and areas have been bought under the jurisdiction of the nearest Primary Minor Forest Produce Committee and District Union. As a result, Kodo, Kutki, and Ragi can be purchased in such areas at the support price and the collectors of these crops will get the benefit of the support price.

Complaints of illegal liquor sales should be treated seriously.

Review of  government schemes.

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel reviewed the progress of government schemes by holding a meeting of officials at Abhanpur circuit house yesterday after Bhent-mulaqat with  the general public in Tamasivni and Khorpa villages under Abhanpur assembly constituency of Raipur district.  He inquired about various schemes including Godhan Nyay Yojana, RIPA, Narva Yojana.  The Chief Minister said that instructions were given to the officers to connect rural women with livelihood-oriented activities and to bring progress in the works of Narva.  Took information about ground water level from the Public Health Engineering Department and gave instructions to continue the Narva program.

Prior to this, Chief Minister directed Revenue Department officials to correct the settlement error as well as to carry out caste certificate and other revenue work on a regular basis. While for  the Suposhan Abhiyan he instructed for  going to the homes of malnourished children to provide nutritional information, getting pregnant women checked for anaemia, arranging treatment for anaemia, and providing free treatment and other facilities to an increasing number of people in the Haat Bazar Clinic Yojana.He  also reviewed the condition of roads and progress of  Jal Jeevan Mission from the PHE department.  Expressed serious displeasure on the complaint of illegal liquor and over rate.  Similarly, asked to take strict action on the complaint of illegal mining.  On this occasion, Abhanpur MLA Mr. Dhanendra Sahu, Chief Minister's Secretary Mr. Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi, Raipur District Collector, Superintendent of Police and other senior officers were present.

117 bidders from across the country participated in the first tender

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In the first and second tenders of the Tendupatta collection for the year 2023, 68 per cent of the notified quantity in the state was sold at an average rate of Rs 7,199 per standard bag, totaling to Rs 822 crore. The third cycle of online tenders was invited from January 31 to February 3, 2023, for the advance sale of the notified quantity of Tendu leaves.

According to the information received from the Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce Co-operative Federation Limited, a post-bid sale management software has been developed for further online action after the sale of Tendupatta. Using this software, the buyer appointment order, buyer agreement, and other tasks will be conducted online by the buyers, allowing those from remote areas to complete all necessary work from their location. This year, the Minor Forest Produce Federation will pay special attention to the quality of Tendu leaves before collection, ensuring that collectors can gather high-quality leaves and receive maximum collection remuneration.

It is worth mentioning that the state government has increased the tendu leaf collection rate from Rs 2,500 per standard bag to Rs 4,000 per standard bag since the year 2019. In Chhattisgarh, online tenders were invited for the first cycle of advance sale of 954 lots of 902 primary minor forest produce cooperative societies and the notified quantity of 16.72 lakh standard bags of Tendupatta to be collected in 2023, from December 15, 2022, to December 21, 2022, and for the second cycle from January 10, 2023, to January 13, 2023. Given the high quality of Tendu leaves in the state of Chhattisgarh, 117 bidders from across the country participated in the first tender for the Tendupatta collection year 2023.

Under the chairmanship of Forest Minister Shri Mohammad Akbar, a meeting of the Forest Produce State Trade Inter-Departmental Committee was held on January 3 this year for the first tender and on January 27 for the second tender. The Principal Secretary of the Forest and Climate Change Department Shri Manoj Pingua, and senior officials from the department concerned were present at the meetings.

*Rakesh Kumar Varda won the gold medal*

*The Chief Minister and the Sports Minister congratulated the medal winners.*

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Raipur, February 10, 2023 Malkhamb players of Chhattisgarh brought laurels to the state by winning gold, silver and bronze medals in the 'Khelo India Youth Games 2022' held at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Mr. Umesh Patel have congratulated all the players, coaches, managers and officials of the Chhattisgarh Malkhamb team for this accomplishment.

It is noteworthy that on February 7, the women and men athletes of Chhattisgarh displayed their best performances and created history by earning the title of team champion by earning 201.25 points in the Khelo India youth Games 2022.

In the Individual Apparatus Rope Malkhamb of the Khelo India Youth Games on February 9, athlete Rakesh Kumar Varada won the silver medal with 8.50 points in the boy category and Santosh Sori won the bronze medal with 8.30 points. In the All Over India Apparatus Championship on Friday, February 10, Rakesh Kumar Varada won the gold medal with 8.85 points and Monu Netam won the bronze medal by earning 8.70 points.  Chhattisgarh's male and female Malkhamb athletes proved their mettle in the competition by winning 1 gold, 1 silver and 14 bronze medals, filling Chhattisgarh's bag with a total of 16 medals.

The names of the medal winning athletes are as follows- Manu Dhruv, Monu Netam, Shyamlal Potai, Rakesh Varda, Santosh Sori and Ravindra Kumar in the boys category. The girls section includes Sarita Poyam, Durgeshwari Kumeti, Santaya Potai, Jayanti Kachalam, Himanshi Usendi and Shiksha Dinkar.

Minimata Mahtari Jatan Yojana provides financial assistance of up to Rs 20,000.

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In a working family, taking care of the mother and child has become simpler. The Minimata Mahtari Jatan Yojana of the Chhattisgarh government is assisting in institutional delivery of pregnant women and the provision of nutritious food to infants. Pregnant women from labour families are eligible for financial assistance of up to Rs 20,000 under this scheme.

Meanwhile, 703 people have benefited from the Minimata Mahtari Jatan Yojana in Sukma district, which runs from January 2018 to December 2022. Mrs. Mehrunisha, a beneficiary of this scheme, stated that under the Minimata Mahtari Jatan Yojana, we received 20,000 rupees, which made us very happy. We have made a bank deposit for the child's future. Mrs. Priyanka Haldar, a Sukma resident, said the money was deposited in her account just a few days after the child was born.  It is critical for pregnant mothers to look after the health of both the child and the mother after the child is born. In many families, not getting nutritious food on time has a negative impact on the health of both the child and the mother. The health of the child and the mother is well cared for by receiving financial assistance from this scheme. This scheme is unquestionably beneficial to all pregnant women and new born.

 Chief Minister expressed deep grief over the death of five school children in a road accident near Korer in Kanker district.

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has expressed deep sorrow over the death of five schoolchildren in a collision between an auto and a truck at Korer Chilhati Chowk. In this accident, four children were seriously injured. The Chief Minister has directed district administration officers to support the families of the deceased children and to provide the best treatment possible to the seriously injured children in the accident. The children who were injured in the accident were taken to Kanker District Hospital for treatment. The health department is assisting them in every way possible.

 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

Raipur TNINS  

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.

TNINS

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.

 Raipur, TNINS 

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.

'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.