Tag: Environmental Protection

Residents of Shivnath Colony Phase-2 and Phase-3 in Kanchan Bagh have unanimously formed the 21-member Shivnath Sadbhavna Samiti to lead initiatives focused on cleanliness, security, healthcare, environmental protection, social harmony and colony development.

The Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is helping consumers reduce electricity expenses while promoting clean energy adoption. Rajnandgaon resident and Energy Department representative Rupchand Bhimanani reported significant savings after installing a 3-kW rooftop solar plant, calling the initiative a visionary step toward energy self-reliance and environmental sustainability.

A district-level Mission LiFE training programme was organized in Rajnandgaon under the chairmanship of Collector Jitendra Yadav, focusing on clean energy adoption, environmental conservation, and sustainable lifestyles. Officials from various departments were instructed to intensify awareness campaigns related to the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and renewable energy initiatives across the district.

The successful revival of blackbucks in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary has positioned Chhattisgarh as a national model for ecological restoration, combining scientific conservation, community participation, and visionary governance.

Acting on the instructions of Collector Jitendra Yadav, the Mineral Department conducted surprise inspections across several areas of Rajnandgaon district, leading to the seizure of three vehicles and one JCB involved in illegal mining and transportation activities.

Trainee Indian Forest Service officers underwent intensive practical training in DGPS-based surveys and wildlife management at Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary. The programme highlighted modern technologies, IT-enabled forest governance, and digital tools such as the “Gaj Sanket” app, aimed at strengthening conservation efforts across Chhattisgarh.