The Chhattisgarh Government’s flagship water conservation initiative, “Mor Gaon, Mor Taria,” is gaining momentum in Bilaspur district, where new pond construction projects are enhancing water security, generating local employment and laying the foundation for sustainable rural development.
Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha MP Santosh Pandey participated in the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce meeting in New Delhi, where members discussed key issues related to economic growth, trade expansion, industrial development, exports, MSME promotion, and employment generation. The meeting focused on strengthening India’s economic framework and advancing the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat amid evolving global trade challenges.
Effective implementation of PMEGP and PMFME schemes in Rajnandgaon has boosted self-employment and industrial growth, with 57 new industries established over two years, generating jobs for 720 people and attracting significant capital investment.
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) established at Jamgaon M in Durg district is emerging as a key driver of rural economic growth by generating employment through forest produce processing, herbal product manufacturing and value addition under the ‘Chhattisgarh Herbal’ brand.
Rajnandgaon is poised for major industrial growth with the proposed establishment of a gas-based fertiliser plant, following sustained efforts by Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh. The Chhattisgarh government has signed an MoU with GAIL to set up a greenfield urea manufacturing unit with an annual capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes, expected to boost the state’s economy, benefit farmers, and generate large-scale employment.
Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 11 development projects worth ₹12.87 crore in Tedesra, including a new Industrial Training Institute building, road infrastructure works, and community facilities designed to boost local employment and connectivity.