Tag: Environmental Conservation

A Surya Sabha was organised in Keshotola village of Chhuriya block to promote the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Collector Jitendra Yadav explained the registration, vendor selection, loan, subsidy and billing process to villagers. Rajnandgaon district has so far received 10,698 applications, with 5,036 solar plants installed and 3,575 beneficiaries receiving subsidies. During the programme, 200 fruit-bearing saplings, including mango, guava and amla, were also planted under the Awas Vatika initiative.

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.

At the Chhattisgarh Commons Convening in Raipur, Principal Secretary Sonmani Bora announced the formation of a task force to coordinate PESA and FRA implementation, highlighting the vital role of shared natural resources in tribal empowerment, environmental conservation, and policy development.

Rajnandgaon’s Seva Pakhwada campaign gained momentum as citizens, students, and social groups enthusiastically joined the Clean and Green Festival. Mayor Madhusudan Yadav administered the oath of cleanliness while Morning Walk and Yoga Club members carried out plogging and park cleaning drives.

On the occasion of International Biodiversity Day, the Forest Awareness Centre at Mangta in Rajnandgaon hosted a special event to highlight the significance of biodiversity and the need for its conservation. Experts shared insights into local biodiversity, and a photo gallery showcasing the rich natural heritage of Rajnandgaon was displayed. The event underscored the vital role of collaborative efforts between the Forest Department and the local community in preserving ecological balance.