Tag: Chhuriya block

A newly constructed ₹11.20 lakh Anganwadi building in Pangrikhurd village of Chhuriya block has enhanced child education, nutrition and maternal healthcare services, emerging as a key centre for community development.

Collector Dr. S.N. Bhure visited the forest villages of Khobha, Job, and Pandrapani in Chhuriya block to assess implementation of rural schemes. From housing and health to education and sanitation, he issued on-spot directives to improve services in these remote areas.

Acting on complaints of fertilizer black marketing, the district administration conducted raids at two retail shops in Chhuriya and Rajnandgaon blocks, recovering large quantities of urea and other fertilizers being sold illegally at inflated prices. FIRs have been filed under the Essential Commodities Act.

The Chhattisgarh government’s rationalisation policy is proving effective in enhancing educational quality across rural and tribal areas, especially in the remote villages of Chhuriya block. With the strategic redeployment of teachers, the number of single-teacher schools has drastically reduced— from 93 to just 1 in primary schools and from 9 to 1 in upper primary schools. Six previously teacher-less schools now have full staffing, bringing stability to learning environments. This initiative is expected to ensure consistent education, better utilisation of educational resources, and renewed hope for children and parents in far-flung areas.

As part of the “Moor Gaon, Moor Pani” campaign, a cluster-level training camp was successfully conducted in Gendatola village under Chhuriya block, Rajnandgaon district. The session, graced by Zila Panchayat President Smt. Kiran Vaishnav, emphasized rainwater harvesting and conservation methods for rural communities. Local leaders, women’s groups, and villagers participated actively in the initiative, which also included a tree plantation under the “One Tree in Mother's Name” campaign.