Tag: Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh government to keep registration offices open on select holidays in March 2026, ensuring uninterrupted services and easing the year-end rush for citizens.

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, every household in Kanhardabri village of Rajnandgaon district now has access to clean tap water, improving health, sanitation, and women’s livelihoods.

A hotel-owner family from Gathula village in Rajnandgaon district has become a local inspiration after installing rooftop solar units under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, achieving zero power bills and promoting renewable energy adoption.

Children in Junglapur village of Rajnandgaon district openly shared their concerns on drug abuse, education, and safety during a Bal Chaupal organised by the State Child Rights Commission, promoting awareness and confidence among young participants.

Twenty-five senior citizens from Rajnandgaon were sent to AIIMS Raipur for free cataract surgeries under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Scheme, as part of a district campaign aiming to make the region cataract-free.

Handloom weavers from Sukul Daihan village in Rajnandgaon received advanced training under the MSME Ministry’s RAMP scheme, focusing on digital marketing, e-commerce access, branding, and financial assistance programmes to boost rural entrepreneurship.

The Chhattisgarh government has implemented the Affordable Public Housing Rules 2025 to provide legally approved, low-cost housing while curbing illegal plotting and ensuring transparency in colony development across the state.

Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Chairman Neelu Sharma met Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur to extend birthday greetings, praising his leadership and highlighting the state’s progress in tourism, agriculture, and industrial development.

Former Chhattisgarh DGP A. N. Upadhyay and retired ADGP B. B. S. Thakur paid tribute to late social worker Ramkrishna Tiwari at a condolence meeting in Rajnandgaon attended by prominent citizens and officials.

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.