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The Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G Mission was launched on July 2 with participation from public representatives and officials in Rajnandgaon. The programme highlighted the increase in guaranteed rural employment from 100 to 125 days, alongside a broader focus on water conservation, rural infrastructure, women's economic empowerment, and sustainable livelihood generation.

The Rajnandgaon Mineral Department has imposed penalties of nearly ₹19 lakh in 52 cases involving illegal sand mining, transportation, and storage during the first quarter of the 2026–27 financial year. The department said monitoring and enforcement operations will continue to curb illegal mining activities across the district.

Former Rajnandgaon councillor and ex-City Congress General Secretary Hemant Ostwal has sought a public clarification from Mayor Madhusudan Yadav on the status of the ₹10-crore road resurfacing project and the alleged unauthorised occupation of 180 PMAY houses in Lakholi, while also calling for greater transparency in municipal development works.

Passengers at Rajnandgaon Railway Station have voiced concerns over the repeated shutdown of escalators and lifts, saying the disruptions create difficulties for commuters, especially senior citizens, women, persons with disabilities, and those carrying luggage. They have urged railway authorities to keep these facilities operational during train arrival and departure hours.