Tag: Atmanirbhar Bharat

What began with a discarded piece of paper in an office dustbin has today become a symbol of determination, entrepreneurship and women empowerment. Anjana Uraon of Tolga village in Baikunthpur block, Koriya district, has scripted an extraordinary success story by establishing a fly ash brick manufacturing unit under the Prime Minister’s self-employment scheme. Battling financial constraints, social scepticism and repeated loan rejections, Anjana’s unwavering resolve—supported by her husband—has turned her modest life into a thriving enterprise, proving that opportunities often emerge from the most unexpected places.

Reacting to the Union Budget 2026–27, a retired ITBP Commandant and Indian Navy veteran has termed the budget strategically sound and security-conscious, noting that while Chhattisgarh received no direct allocation, enhanced capital expenditure, defence modernisation, and social sector spending offer significant indirect opportunities—provided the state proactively aligns local priorities with central schemes.

The fourth day of the Rajnandgaon Swadeshi Mela saw a huge public turnout as speakers highlighted the importance of adopting indigenous products to strengthen the economy and foster patriotism. Khoobchand Parakh and other dignitaries emphasised India’s growing self-reliance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the expansion of small and cottage industries.

Pradeep Kumar Ramrao Deshpande’s journey from a small entrepreneur to a self-reliant food processing unit owner highlights the impact of the PMFME scheme in Chhattisgarh. With government support, modern machinery, and solar-powered operations, his minor forest produce–based enterprise has created sustainable livelihoods, empowered women self-help groups, and expanded markets across four states.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Skyroot Aerospace’s 200,000 sq ft ‘Infinity Campus’ on November 27, marking a milestone in India’s private space revolution. The facility will unveil India’s first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-I — capable of launching 300 kg satellites into LEO — and will manufacture one orbital-class rocket every month. The launch of this world-class hub places India among leading global commercial launch providers and accelerates the nation’s journey toward a thriving private space economy.

Mayor Madhusudan Yadav extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to Rajnandgaon residents, urging them to celebrate with unity, cleanliness, and support for local artisans and swadeshi products. His appeal received a positive public response, boosting local economic activity and promoting cultural pride. City officials and council members also joined in extending festive wishes and encouraging eco-friendly, traditional celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two major farmer welfare schemes worth over Rs 35,000 crore—Dhana-Dhanya Krishi Yojana for crop diversification and Krishak Samriddhi Yojana for direct benefit transfers—aimed at boosting productivity, promoting sustainable farming, and enhancing rural livelihoods across India. Over 1.7 crore farmers are expected to benefit, with early registrations already crossing 50 lakh.

Senior IAS officer Vikas Sheel was sworn in as Chhattisgarh’s 13th Chief Secretary, signaling a major administrative shift under the BJP government. Known for his expertise in finance and planning, Sheel outlined priorities including digital governance, sustainable mining in Bastar, and skill training for 1 lakh tribal youths. CM Vishnu Deo Sai hailed his appointment as a milestone for “double-engine governance,” while the opposition demanded transparency in implementing investment pledges worth ₹7 lakh crore.

India has sealed a landmark ₹66,500 crore deal with HAL for 97 Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets, boosting the IAF’s modernization drive and advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. Equipped with AESA radars and advanced EW suites, the indigenous aircraft will replace ageing MiG-21s while creating thousands of jobs and reducing import dependency.

US President Donald Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on Indian imports, threatening millions of jobs in key sectors like textiles, pharma, and IT. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the move as "unilateral and unjust," vowing retaliatory measures and market diversification to protect India’s economy.

An Intellectuals’ Conference on GST reforms and the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign will be held in Rajnandgaon on September 25, featuring Dr. Raman Singh, Rajeev Agrawal, and Rupanarayan Sinha as keynote speakers. The event will also honor talented differently-abled individuals and host a special exhibition on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s life.

The GST Savings Festival was celebrated in Dongargarh with traders, artisans, and citizens joining hands to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ and next-gen GST reforms. Leaders called it an “economic freedom” celebration for every family in India.