Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Vikasheel honoured ministry officials and employees for excellence in e-Office, punctual attendance and iGOT Karmayogi training. The September recognition programme also acknowledged departments, district offices and individual performers
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav reviewed departmental work at the weekly Time-Limit Meeting and directed officials to install pending smart net meters, ensure error-free Girdawari, speed up revenue case disposal and take strict action against drug abuse.
The Chhattisgarh Government reviewed the progress of the Sugghar Chhattisgarh Campaign, focusing on 100% implementation of welfare schemes and ensuring benefits reach every eligible rural family.
A Uniform Civil Code consultation meeting was held in Rajnandgaon, where social, political and religious representatives from four Chhattisgarh districts shared views on marriage, divorce, inheritance, maintenance and live-in relationships.
Chhattisgarh’s UCC committee held consultations in Raipur with tribal and women’s representatives, receiving suggestions on marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, property rights and protection of traditional customs.
A Mukhyamantri Bal Sandarbh Camp was organized at Community Health Centre Kumarda in Rajnandgaon, where 80 children from severe, highly severe and moderate categories underwent health examinations. The camp provided medical consultation, treatment, medicines and nutritional guidance with support from the Hamaar Swasth Laika Programme, AIIMS Raipur and Jan Aushadhi Kendra Chhuria.
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav reviewed revenue works and government schemes during a meeting with revenue officials and directed them to ensure timely, quality and legally compliant disposal of cases. He also instructed officials to accelerate the Digital Crop Survey, map demarcation and SVAMITVA Scheme while taking strict action against encroachments on government land.
Hareli Tihar, one of Chhattisgarh’s most prominent folk festivals, reflects the state’s deep connection with nature, agriculture, livestock and traditional culture. Celebrated during Shravan Amavasya, the festival features worship of agricultural implements and cattle, gedi riding, traditional games, folk competitions and traditional Chhattisgarhi cuisine.
The "Diidi Ke Goth" monthly radio programme completed one successful year in Chhattisgarh. Rajnandgaon's Lakhpati Didis Gyaneshwari Nishad and Rukhmani Sahu shared inspiring stories of financial empowerment through the Bihan mission, while outstanding women entrepreneurs were honoured at state and divisional-level celebrations.
G.R. Markam has assumed charge as the new Commissioner of the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation. A 2014-batch Chhattisgarh State Administrative Service officer, he previously served as Additional Collector of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki and has earlier held the posts of Tehsildar in Rajnandgaon and SDM in Dongargarh.
Congress leader Kusum Dubey has criticised the Chhattisgarh Government over the reported increase in fees for aided, Swami Atmanand and PM SHRI schools, alleging that the revised fee structure will add to the financial burden on parents and students.
The Good Governance Festival (Sushasan Tihar) concluded with widespread public participation and tangible outcomes across Rajnandgaon district. Through grievance redressal camps, welfare benefits, infrastructure announcements, and timely resolution of public issues, the initiative strengthened grassroots democracy and reinforced public confidence in governance and administration.