In a heartwarming testament to the success of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Chhowaram Sahu, a resident of Raveli village in Rajnandgaon district, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after receiving a newly constructed pucca house. During a local visit, District Panchayat member Dev Kumari Sahu discovered the home and praised the initiative that continues to transform lives across rural India.
In a sweeping crackdown under the directive of Collector Sanjay Agrawal, the Rajnandgaon Excise Department seized large quantities of illegal liquor and related materials in multiple raids across rural areas. Several offenders were apprehended and legal action initiated under the Excise Act, highlighting the administration’s zero-tolerance approach towards illicit liquor sales.
In a significant step towards promoting spiritual tourism and senior citizen welfare, 313 eligible beneficiaries from Rajnandgaon district will undertake a sacred pilgrimage to Shirdi, Shani Shingnapur, and Trimbakeshwar from May 14 to May 17, 2025, under the Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana. The initiative primarily targets senior citizens aged 60 and above, including widowed and abandoned women, with special provisions for BPL cardholders and rural residents.
Zila Panchayat President Kiran Ravindra Vaishnav, speaking at a Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti celebration in Karethi village, emphasized that Ambedkar’s principles remain key to building a self-reliant and developed India. She praised the Modi government for preserving his legacy and urged the youth to draw inspiration from his life.
80% of elected Panch & Sarpanch in Rajnandgaon are women, marking a milestone in governance. Dr. Raman Singh & Deputy CM Vijay Sharma commend the progress.
