Educationist Shri Neeraj Bajpai of Rajnandgaon will be honored with the Danveer Bhamashah award during Chhattisgarh’s State Foundation Day Silver Jubilee Ceremony for his exemplary social service, including land donation for a medical college approach road, COVID relief efforts, and extensive support for underprivileged students.
As part of the Chhattisgarh Silver Jubilee Festival, women Self-Help Groups under the Bihan Mission showcased a wide range of locally made products at a sales-cum-exhibition in Rajnandgaon. The event recorded sales of ₹88,200, reflecting the success of women’s entrepreneurship and rural development initiatives in the state.
As part of Chhattisgarh’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, a district-level Free AYUSH Health Fair and Traditional Cuisine Exhibition will be organized on October 12, 2025 (Sunday) at Mangal Bhavan, Ward No. 3, Motipur, Rajnandgaon. The event aims to promote holistic wellness through Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Homeopathy, Siddha, and Naturopathy systems while showcasing India’s nutritious and traditional food culture.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, in a high-level meeting with over 200 officials in Raipur, issued a strict warning against irregularities in procurements through the GEM portal. Citing recent audits that exposed discrepancies in medical and infrastructure bids, Sai emphasized transparency, accountability, and real-time monitoring. The directive includes third-party audits and weekly compliance reports, reflecting the government’s zero-tolerance approach to corruption as part of its wider reform agenda.
Energy Secretary Dr. Rohit Yadav (IAS) urged villagers in Singhola to become “energy providers” under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme. He highlighted the government’s combined subsidies and easy loans for rooftop solar plants, which are rapidly gaining popularity in Chhattisgarh.
In Rajnandgaon’s Karmari village, 41 girl students of Government Higher Secondary School received bicycles under the Chhattisgarh government’s Saraswati Cycle Scheme, aimed at promoting education, easing school commutes, and empowering girls.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has launched the Azim Premji Scholarship Scheme, a landmark initiative to support girl students from government schools in pursuing undergraduate and diploma courses across India. The scheme offers free online applications and QR code access, ensuring easy participation for students in both urban and rural areas. Aimed at empowering meritorious girls from marginalized backgrounds, the initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to inclusive education and gender equality, with thousands expected to benefit in the 2025–26 academic session.
The Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana special train will depart from Rajnandgaon for the first time on August 6, thanks to the efforts of Tourism Board Chairman Neelu Sharma. The train will carry 850 pilgrims from Durg and Bastar divisions to Ayodhya Dham, furthering the state’s mission of connecting people with spiritual heritage.
Under the 2025–26 Chief Minister's Comprehensive Rural Development Scheme, 60 development projects worth over ₹2.13 crore have been approved in Rajnandgaon district, with 18 villages from the Rajnandgaon Assembly constituency alone receiving over ₹1 crore. Speaker Dr. Raman Singh expressed gratitude to the CM and Rural Development Minister for the approval, while villagers welcomed the move as a boost to grassroots infrastructure.
Under the Chhattisgarh government's Su-Shasan Tihar (Good Governance Festival), a major grievance redressal camp was organized in Mogra Gram Panchayat of Ambagarh Chowki block. A total of 2180 applicants received timely resolution and benefits under various government schemes. The initiative, aligned with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s vision, aims to ensure transparency, timely service delivery, and citizen empowerment at the grassroots level.
As part of the Chhattisgarh government's 'Su-Shasan Tihar' initiative, a grievance redressal camp was organized at Murmunda village in Dongargarh block, covering 12 gram panchayats. Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure personally addressed the concerns of villagers and directed officials to ensure timely resolutions.