Bhent-Mulakat’ with Youth : Chief Minister dedicates an indoor stadium and a digital library to Ambikapur

Empowering the Neglected: Government's inclusive approach is showing a positive impact

 Chief Minister attended a program held in Ambikapur, interacted with Special Backward Tribes, and distributed the Forest Rights pattas to beneficiaries

 Unemployment Allowance beneficiaries received appointment letters from the Chief Minister

 Youth from special backward tribes received government service appointment letters from the Chief Minister

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Chief Minister Mr.Bhupesh Baghel emphasised the state government's commitment to empowering farmers, tribals, labourers, women and people belonging to rural areas. He highlighted the state government's efforts to ensure the social and economic development of all marginalised sections. The state government's priorities were set from the beginning, and they continue to work towards achieving them in Chhattisgarh. Mr.Baghel made these remarks while addressing a program in the presence of special backward tribes, forest dwellers and beneficiaries of various schemes at the PG College Hockey Stadium in Ambikapur.

In the program, Chief Minister Mr.Bhupesh Baghel has provided benefits from various schemes to approximately 650 individuals. He distributed appointment letters to 103 teachers, forest rights pattas to 193 beneficiaries, Ayushman cards to 100 beneficiaries, appointment letters to 39 teachers to join Swami Atmanand schools, 100 ATM cards to farmers, millet seeds to 50 farmers, and sprayers to 10 farmers. The Chief Minister congratulated the benefiaries and appreciated them, particularly the youth from special backward tribes who received government service appointment letters and people who have obtained the forest right pattas.

During the event, Chief Minister Mr.Baghel revealed that in the past two months, approximately Rs.48 crore has been distributed through direct benefit transfer (DBT) into the accounts of unemployed individuals. He emphasised the success of the training and placement program, highlighting that numerous young individuals have received training and secured employment through the initiative of the state government. The Chief Minister distributed the appointment letters to 50 individuals from the first batch who were placed through the program. Among the 103 eligible applicants from the special backward tribes category, 58 males and 45 females were appointed as assistant teachers. Additionally, forest rights pattas were distributed to a total of 193 forest dwellers, including 106 individuals from Scheduled Tribes and the remaining from others.

In a series of commendable initiatives, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel distributed certificates to trained unemployed youth, ATM cards to 100 farmers, and Ayushman cards to 100 beneficiaries. To address the issue related to the shortage of teachers in Swami Atmanand schools, appointment letters were distributed to 39 individuals. As part of the Millet Mission, Ragi (Madiya) seed kits were also distributed to 50 farmers and 10 manual sprayer pumps to farmers belonging to the special backward tribes.

Surguja district has achieved a remarkable feat in addressing unemployment, as 3,076 applicants were deemed eligible for Unemployment Allowance, with a total distribution of Rs 1.42 crore. The district leads the state with an impressive 92.4% success rate in resolving Unemployment Allowance applications. Additionally, the Surguja district has made significant progress in providing healthcare access through the Ayushman Card scheme, with 689,034 families receiving Ayushman cards. The distribution of ATM cards to farmers selling paddy through cooperative banks is also underway, with 7,770 cards already distributed through special camps.

Former Union Minister Ms.Kumari Selja, Legislative Assembly Speaker Mr. Charandas Mahant, Health Minister Mr. T S Singh Deo, Food Minister Mr. Amarjeet Bhagat, School Education Minister Mr. Premsai Singh Tekam, Korba MP Mrs. Jyotsna Mahant, Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Chintamani Singh Maharaj, Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Parasnath Rajwade, Chhattisgarh Scheduled Tribes Commission Chairman Mr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Chairman of CGMSC and MLA Dr. Pritam Ram Tirkey, Director of CGMSC and MLA Mr. Vinay Jaiswal, Chhattisgarh State Food Commission Chairman Mr. Gurpreet Singh Babra, State Twenty Point Program Vice Chairman Mr. Ajay Agarwal, Director of Apex Bank Mr.Ajay Bansal, Member of State Telghani Board Mr.Lakshmi Gupta and various public representative were present. At the beginning of the program, Surguja Collector Mr. Kundan Kumar presented a report regarding the achievements of government programs in the district.

Chief Minister affectionately hosted the villagers of Surguja on a feast

The villagers, whose houses' Chief Minister visited and had a meal there during Bhent-Mulakat program, were invited with family for a feast at CM House

Chief Minister was impressed by the sketching skills of Madhulika, a student of Surguja; gave instructions to provide assistance for her admission in Khairagarh University

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel invited the rural families from Sarguja on a feast at his residence today. These rural families were the ones who had hosted Chief Minister on lunch at their houses during the Bhent-Mulakat tour. While welcoming the guests from Sarguja, Chief Minister said that you welcomed me in your houses with such warmth and affection and served me meals with love. I am overwhelmed. I still remember the taste of delicious ‘bhaji’ and other delicacies that were served to me by you all during the Bhent-Mulakat tour. Today, I have got the opportunity to welcome all of you at my residence, said Mr. Baghel. During the meal, Chief Minister personally welcomed the families and asked them about their well-being. Chief Minister welcomed the guests from Surguja with traditional Chhattisgarhi dishes like moong dal ka dehati bada, moong bhata aloo ki sabzi, tomato chutney and aam panna.

Chief Minister appreciated Madhulika's sketching skills, assured her of providing assistance for studies

Kumari Madhulika Prajapati, who came from Karji village of Surguja, said to Chief Minister Mr. Baghel- during your visit to my house, I had presented you a sketch of yours made by me. And I am overjoyed to tell you that the photograph of that sketch has been featured on the cover of ‘Janman’ magazine. This is the reason why I have once again made a sketch of yours as a present for you today. Madhulika told Chief Minister that she has passed her 12th examination and wants to study art from Khairagarh University. Chief Minister appreciated Madhulika's art and skill and directed the officials to ensure her admission in Khairagarh University.

Mr. Gaurishankar Yadav, a resident of Bagbahar of Pathalgaon assembly constituency, who was at CM House today on the invitation of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, shared his experience saying that never in our dreams we had imagined that Chief Minister himself would grace us with his presence in our house. We got to serve him the home-cooked traditional meal, which the Chief Minister accepted affectionately. Today, Chief Minister has honored us with the invitation to share a meal with him at his residence.

Mr. Rajnath Ekka, who came from Rajapur village of Mainpat development block of Sitapur constituency, told that we had fed Lakda chutney and Koilari Bhaji to the Chief Minister, when he visited our home. It was like a dream come true for us. But today, we feel special yet overwhelmed to arrive at CM House as a guest today. He had brought jaggery from home and litchi from his garden as a gift for the Chief Minister.

Samari came all the way from Shankargarh, the place from where Chief Minister Mr. Baghel commenced Bhent-Mulakat program on May 4 last year. Mr. Satyanarayan Agarwal of Shankargarh also appreciated the traditional values of Chief Minister Mr. Baghel.

Culture Minister Mr. Amarjeet Bhagat, School Education Minister Dr. Prem Sai Singh Tekam, Parliamentary Secretaries Mrs. Ambika Singhdeo and Mr. Parasnath Rajwade, MLA Mr. Rampukar Singh, Mr. Khelsai Singh, Dr. Vinay Jaiswal, Mr. Gulab Kamro, Mr. Vinay Bhagat were present on the occasion.

An exclusive showroom opened in Ambikapur to sell cow dung based products  

Sale of vermi compost, Go-kasth, kanda, incense sticks and cow dung paint

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Adopting an innovative business idea, the women of Ambikapur have started an exclusive showroom for the sale of cow dung based products. It has been named as Godhan Emporium. Vermicompost as well as paint made from cow dung, go kasth, incense sticks, kanda and cow dung are being sold in this emporium. This emporium is being run by women successfully for the last three years at the main square of Ambikapur city and the women working in the Godhan Emporium have earned an income of more than 12 lakhs till now.

In this unique emporium, which looks like a small shopping mall, people of Ambikapur city buy numerous products like go kaasth, incense sticks for worship, havan etc. Similarly,lovers of litti-chokha  purchase cow dung cakes (kande) from here to prepare litti-chokha. Vermi compost is also being used by people in urban areas for house pots as well as for other gardening works. Cow dung paint is also being sold here due to its ability to withstand temperature. The popularity of this emporium is increasing day by day. At present, the emporium witnesses an influx of 40 to 60 customers every day. Moreover, given the popularity of cow dung products, there is a possibility of a further increase in sales.

It is noteworthy that, a total income of Rs 12 lakh 49 thousand has been earned from Godhan Emporium in three years. 4 lakh 50 thousand in the year 2020-21, 4 lakh 87 thousand in the year 2021-22 and 3 lakh 12 thousand in the year 2022-23. The women members working here informed that every month the women of the group are earning about 40 thousand rupees from the emporium. Two female members of the Gothan women's group are stationed alternately in the emporium. Like other shops, Emporium remains closed once a week on Tuesday.

This emporium is a part of Ambikapur Urban Gouthan and is run by the women group associated with this Gothan,. It is noteworthy that the women of the group are members of Ambikapur City Level Federation; this federation is working for cleanliness in Ambikapur city. A unit for making paint from cow dung and preparing dona pattals has also been started here recently. Members of Gauthan groups get 6 to 7 thousand rupees every month as dividends.

Mrs. Shashikala Sinha, President of Ambikapur City Level Federation, says that the Godhan Emporium is a wonderful experience for us. We had heard about showrooms of grains, clothes and other items only but did not imagine that we would run such a beautiful modern decor shop to sell cow dung based products in Ambikapur’s  main city square.

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.

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