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Rajnandgaon Zila Panchayat General Assembly Meeting Concludes

The General Assembly meeting of Rajnandgaon Zila Panchayat, chaired by President Kiran Vaishnav, focused on crop diversification, water supply projects, fair price shop allocations, and a comprehensive review of departmental progress across the district.

District Panchayat Agriculture Standing Committee Meeting Held in Rajnandgaon

The District Panchayat Agriculture Standing Committee meeting in Rajnandgaon focused on ensuring timely seed and fertilizer supply, promoting transparency in fisheries tenders, and planning integrated development activities through agriculture and allied departments.

Rajnandgaon Celebrates PM Kisan Day: Over ₹22.61 Crore Transferred to 1 Lakh+ Farmers

On the occasion of PM Kisan Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, transferring ₹22.61 crore to 1,05,252 farmers in Rajnandgaon district through an Aadhaar-based system. A major event was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Surgi, where farmers were introduced to government welfare schemes, innovative agri-tech, crop insurance, and organic produce. Local representatives, officials, and hundreds of farmers participated in the extensive exhibition and demonstrations, including nano fertilizer drone spraying and zero-balance Jan Dhan account openings.

CM’s Special Health Assistance Scheme Gives New Life to Farmer in Rajnandgaon

The Chhattisgarh government’s Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana has emerged as a lifeline for economically weaker patients battling serious illnesses. In a heartening success story, 58-year-old farmer Sadhuram Sahu from Rajnandgaon underwent a life-saving bone marrow transplant at a private medical center in Raipur, thanks to financial aid of ₹4.4 lakh provided under the scheme. His family has expressed deep gratitude to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai for the timely assistance that gave Sadhuram a second lease on life.