A resident of Barga village in Rajnandgaon has reduced her electricity bill to zero after installing a 3-kW rooftop solar system under the Prime Minister's Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The initiative has not only eased household energy costs but also inspired other villagers to adopt clean and sustainable solar power solutions.
Under the leadership of Collector Jitendra Yadav, Rajnandgaon district is witnessing a significant transformation in governance, marked by faster revenue case disposal, strict administrative monitoring, strengthened transparency in public schemes, and proactive water conservation and crop diversification initiatives that are rebuilding public trust in the administration.
Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary reviewed water conservation and groundwater recharge works in Rajnandgaon, praising the district’s innovative water management model as an example for the nation.
Rajnandgaon district administration has introduced a decentralized revenue service model enabling Gram Panchayats to resolve cases within 15 days. Over 1,500 cases have been disposed of in six months, providing significant relief to rural citizens.
Rajnandgaon administration has started MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the PM-AASHA scheme, with Collector Jitendra Yadav urging farmers to adopt low water-consuming crops to enhance income and promote sustainable agriculture.
The Kerala athletics team received a traditional cultural welcome upon arrival in Jagdalpur for the Khelo India Tribal Games. Athletics competitions will be held from March 30 to April 2, showcasing tribal sporting talent while promoting Bastar’s rich cultural heritage at the national level.
Ambikapur’s Gandhi Stadium will host the wrestling competition of the first Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 from March 28 to 31, featuring 144 tribal wrestlers from 30 states. The event aims to promote indigenous sporting talent and will be broadcast live on DD Sports.
चैत्र नवरात्रि के अवसर पर डोंगरगढ़ स्थित मां बमलेश्वरी धाम में लाखों श्रद्धालुओं की उपस्थिति के बीच ऐतिहासिक मेला शांतिपूर्ण ढंग से संपन्न हुआ। बिना किसी बड़ी आपराधिक घटना के आयोजित इस मेले में पुलिस की सक्रिय सुरक्षा व्यवस्था के साथ समापन दिवस पर पुलिस द्वारा की गई भव्य आरती ने नई परंपरा की शुरुआत कर दी, जिसे आस्था और अनुशासन का अनूठा संगम माना जा रहा है।
The Chhattisgarh government transferred ₹495.96 crore directly to bank accounts of 4.95 lakh landless agricultural labourers, providing annual financial assistance under a welfare scheme.
A shocking minor assault case in Rajnandgaon has raised serious questions over private hospitals’ role after allegations of illegal delivery and attempted newborn handover surfaced.
A district-level training in Balrampur highlighted how beekeeping can increase farmers’ income by up to 25%. Experts emphasized diversification and scientific methods.