The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is witnessing rapid progress in Rajnandgaon district, with more than 7,800 applications received so far. Backed by subsidies of up to ₹1.08 lakh from the Centre and State governments, the scheme is enabling households to adopt rooftop solar, reduce electricity bills, and move towards energy self-reliance.
Two Disaster Mitra Master Trainers from Rajnandgaon—Pushpendra Kumar Sahu and Anusuya Sahu—were honoured at the national level after being selected among India’s top 150 Disaster Mitras. Following their return, they met Collector Jitendra Yadav, who congratulated them for representing Chhattisgarh at the Republic Day Parade and for receiving recognition from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Shri Ramkrishna Tiwari, a respected resident of Mahesh Nagar and a prominent citizen of Rajnandgaon, passed away at the age of 89 on Monday evening. His funeral procession witnessed a large turnout of family members, friends, and community leaders, reflecting his enduring social legacy.
Rajnandgaon district has procured over 52 lakh quintals of paddy worth more than ₹1,234 crore from over one lakh farmers under the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26, bringing widespread satisfaction among the farming community.
Basantpur police solved a burglary case in Singdai village by arresting the accused and recovering ₹12,300 in stolen cash. The accused has been produced before the court and sent to jail, providing relief to local residents.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has extended the mandi fee exemption for rice exporters by another year, announcing the decision at the India International Rice Summit in Raipur. The move is expected to boost rice exports, benefit farmers, and strengthen the state’s agri-export ecosystem.
Reviving India’s ancient tradition of Gau-Seva, young volunteers in Rajnandgaon are transforming compassion for cattle and mute animals into an organised, modern social movement.
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.
A photo exhibition in Raipur is celebrating Chhattisgarh’s folk dances and traditional art, aiming to connect the younger generation with their cultural roots while drawing appreciation from visitors across India and abroad.
In a major crackdown on illegal paddy movement, the Rajnandgaon district administration seized 615 bags of paddy being transported unlawfully from Maharashtra into Chhattisgarh and initiated proceedings to confiscate the vehicles.
Encouraged by the National Mission on Natural Farming, farmers in Rajnandgaon district are increasingly adopting organic and natural farming practices, reducing input costs and improving income through chemical-free cultivation.
The Food Safety Department has stepped up inspections of paneer and other dairy products in Rajnandgaon, collecting samples from multiple establishments to ensure food quality and public health safety.