Tag: Farmer Welfare

Chhattisgarh Minister Ramvichar Netam’s visit to Congress MLA Daleshwar Sahu’s farmhouse in Dongargaon has reportedly triggered discontent among local BJP leaders. The controversy centres on a farmers’ facility announcement and allegations that the local party organisation was not informed.

A political controversy has surfaced in Rajnandgaon BJP after Chhattisgarh Minister Ramvichar Netam visited Congress MLA Daleshwar Sahu’s farmhouse in Dongargaon and announced an analysis machine for farmers. Local BJP leaders have reportedly raised concerns over the lack of organisational coordination.

District Cooperative Central Bank Rajnandgaon held its 49th Annual General Meeting with representatives of 356 cooperative societies. Chairman Sachin Baghel launched the IMPS facility, enabling nearly 4 lakh customers to benefit from instant fund transfers and improved digital banking services.

A Public Grievance Redressal Camp organized under Good Governance Festival 2026 in Belargondi Gram Panchayat of Chhuria block provided immediate relief to a farmer family. Smt. Tijkunwar of Bholapur village received her land loan record book on the spot, enabling easier access to agricultural loans, farm inputs and government welfare schemes.

A BJP workers’ conference held in Ghumka Nagar Panchayat witnessed strong political messaging ahead of local elections, with party leaders highlighting women empowerment schemes, farmer welfare initiatives, and development works undertaken under BJP governments.

The Chhattisgarh government will transfer nearly ₹500 crore to around 5 lakh landless agricultural labour families under a key welfare scheme, aiming to boost rural income and economic security.

Jashwant Sahu of Mokhla village receives ₹1.92 lakh under the Krishak Unnati Yojana, says timely DBT credit has strengthened his farming plans and doubled Holi celebrations.

Hemant Verma, a farmer from Murmunda village in Rajnandgaon, receives ₹39,181 under the Krishak Unnati Yojana and says the assistance will help him build a new house and improve farming operations.

Chairing the weekly time-limit review meeting, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav issued comprehensive directions to strengthen health services, improve maternal and child care, accelerate paddy lifting operations and ensure effective implementation of key government schemes.

In a major relief to farmers, the Chhattisgarh government has extended the paddy procurement period by two additional days following directions from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The decision has been welcomed across the district, with BJP leaders stating that it reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring hassle-free sale of farmers’ produce.

The state government’s paddy procurement policy is reinforcing farmers’ confidence in public institutions across Rajnandgaon. With assured purchases at Minimum Support Price, time-bound payments, and transparent digital processes, cultivators are benefiting directly, enabling smoother preparation for subsequent crops and strengthening the rural economy.

Rajnandgaon farmer Deval Sahu expressed happiness after selling 133 quintals of paddy at the Kanharpuri procurement centre through the final online token, saying the transparent state procurement system has strengthened farmers’ incomes and enabled him to plan construction of a new house.