Tag: Chhattisgarh development

At the Rajyotsav 2025 celebrations in Rajnandgaon, citizens showed special interest in the Public Relations Department’s photo exhibition showcasing 25 years of development and welfare schemes. Free distribution of government publications added to the informative experience.

Collector Jitendra Yadav inspected the Rajnandgaon State High School Ground ahead of the State Foundation Day celebrations and directed officials to ensure well-organized stalls, effective displays of government schemes, and smooth arrangements for visitors.

Collector Jitendra Yadav directed officials and gas agency operators to ensure that no eligible family is left out of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Rajnandgaon district has been allotted 5,618 new LPG connections under PMUY 3.0.

During a district-level review meeting, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav called for active participation of power officials and banks in speeding up the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. He emphasized vendor accountability, weekly progress reviews, and wider public awareness to ensure citizens benefit from free solar electricity.

During a weekly review meeting, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav emphasized that government schemes must yield visible ground-level impact. He called for teamwork, efficient implementation of Surya Ghar and Ujjwala schemes, strict monitoring of paddy procurement, and special focus on health and education sectors ahead of the Statehood Day celebrations.

A grand celebration in Rajnandgaon marked the birthday of Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, where he hailed PM Modi’s 25 years of uninterrupted service and praised CM Vishnudev Sai’s leadership. BJP leaders and citizens alike lauded Dr. Singh as a “people’s leader” and architect of Chhattisgarh’s development.

Dr. Raman Singh is regarded as a symbol of visionary leadership and inclusive development in Chhattisgarh’s political landscape. Making “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” his life mantra, he transformed the state through dedication, humility, and transparent governance. From a public representative to a three-term Chief Minister, his journey reflects integrity and commitment to people’s welfare. His efforts brought remarkable progress in education, infrastructure, healthcare, industry, and communication across Rajnandgaon and the entire state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for IIT Bhilai’s ₹1,200 crore Phase B expansion, aimed at boosting AI, biotech, and sustainable energy research in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district. The project will add 500 student seats, advanced labs, and an expanded incubation centre to foster 150 startups, generating 6,000 jobs by 2030. With 20,000 scholarships for SC/ST students, the initiative seeks to bridge the state’s urban-rural tech divide while countering underdevelopment in Maoist-affected areas.

Senior IAS officer Vikas Shree (1994 batch) has been appointed as Chhattisgarh’s next Chief Secretary, effective October 1, 2025, following his recall from the Asian Development Bank in Manila. The move, cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, comes as Amitabh Jain’s tenure ends on September 30. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed Shree’s appointment as a “game-changer,” citing his international expertise in infrastructure and climate finance. Tasked with boosting the state’s $100 billion economy vision, Shree will take charge amid Naxal challenges, flood rehabilitation, and budget preparations.

Collector Tulika Prajapati, during her visit to Rengakthera village under the Adhi Karmyogi Campaign, emphasized collective participation in creating a Gram Vision for rural development. She highlighted cleanliness drives, caste certificate issuance for Anganwadi children, and livelihood opportunities for youth as key focus areas.

The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, convened at Mahanadi Bhawan in Nava Raipur to deliberate on key policy decisions focused on development and welfare. The meeting is expected to address flood relief, agricultural support, and improvements in education and healthcare, underscoring the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and citizen-centric governance.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Lakhnadon–Balaghat–Lanji–Khairagarh–Raipur Greenfield Expressway will be completed by December 2025. The ₹10,000 crore, 220 km high-speed corridor, pushed forward by MP Santosh Pandey’s efforts, is expected to transform regional connectivity, boost trade, tourism, and create new employment opportunities. Additionally, the Central Government has approved a ₹2,500 crore four-lane road project from Chilphi–Kawardha border to Jabalpur, further strengthening Chhattisgarh–Madhya Pradesh connectivity.