Tag: Chhattisgarh Administration

Chairing the weekly time-limit meeting, Collector Jitendra Yadav directed officials to work with complete dedication for the development of Rajnandgaon district under various government schemes. He praised the effective action taken against illegal paddy transport and instructed officers to maintain the same momentum. The Collector reviewed ongoing urban development works, rural construction quality, progress under MGNREGA, PM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Card services, and initiatives to ensure economic self-reliance of vulnerable communities.

A long‐standing informal “middlemen system” in Rajnandgaon’s agricultural mandis has come under unprecedented pressure as the district administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal paddy trade, fake procurement slips, and cross-border smuggling. The ongoing operations have shaken the entire unregulated network of agents, small traders, and farmers.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav chaired the Jivandeep Committee meeting at the District Hospital on Monday, issuing strict directions to complete the ongoing renovation work before January 1. The meeting also finalised new tenders for the cycle stand and canteen, approved a Millet Café to be run by a women’s self-help group, and cleared proposals for procuring lab equipment and upgrading the psychiatric ward.

Collector Jitendra Yadav carried out an unannounced inspection of paddy procurement centres across Tumdibod, Tilairwar, Maharajpur and Kohka on Wednesday. He reviewed registers, daily procurement records, and on-ground arrangements, instructing officers to strictly maintain farmer-friendly facilities and adhere to procurement norms.

Collector Jitendra Yadav held a district-level meeting with millers to streamline registration, resolve technical issues, and strengthen monitoring of paddy lifting through the Satark App and GPS tracking, while continuing strict action against illegal paddy transport.

A mega adolescent girls’ health awareness camp under Project Niramaya Navya 2025 was held in Rajnandgaon, where 1,800 students and 50 teachers participated in comprehensive health screening and awareness sessions on menstrual and reproductive health. Mayor Madhu Sudan Yadav inaugurated the event, praising the initiative for strengthening girls’ health awareness and access to essential supplements and medical guidance.

Rajnandgaon district is conducting a Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll, with BLOs delivering enumeration sheets door-to-door and over 1.75 lakh voter forms already digitized. Voters must submit completed forms by December 4, while the draft roll will be published on December 9.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav and SP Mohit Garg reviewed district road safety measures, directing identification of accident-prone areas, improved lighting, traffic regulation, and strict control of stray animals on highways. They emphasized better coordination among departments to reduce road mishaps and enhance public safety.

During a Road Safety Committee meeting in Rajnandgaon, Collector Jitendra Yadav directed officials to identify accident-prone “black spots,” ensure repairs, and enforce stricter helmet and traffic rules. He also instructed authorities to remove stray cattle from city roads and impose fines on owners violating safety norms.

Ahead of Diwali, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has ordered intensive inspections of sweet shops and food outlets to prevent adulteration. Sixty samples were tested through a mobile lab, with six found substandard. Authorities have seized several food items for further testing and assured citizens of continued vigilance for food safety.

Newly appointed Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav, a 2019-batch IAS officer, formally assumed charge today and outlined his administrative priorities in his first press conference. Stressing public engagement, effective implementation of government schemes, and strong focus on public health and water management, Yadav emphasized teamwork and transparency as the guiding principles of his tenure.

A farewell ceremony was held at the Collectorate Conference Hall today to bid an emotional adieu to outgoing Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure, who has been deputed to the Government of India as Joint Commissioner (Textiles). Newly appointed Collector Jitendra Yadav was accorded a warm welcome on the occasion. Both officers expressed gratitude and commitment toward public welfare and efficient governance.