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Barren Land Turns Productive as Raigarh Farmer Earns ₹4.25 Lakh from Grafted Crops

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Raigarh farmer Etwar Sai Paikra earned ₹4.25 lakh from 187 quintals of grafted tomato and brinjal on previously barren land using drip irrigation, mulching and modern farming techniques.

Farmer Daulatram Shifts to Coriander Cultivation in Place of Summer Paddy

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Farmer Daulatram Sahu of Janglesar village has cultivated coriander on 2.5 acres instead of summer paddy, with support from the Horticulture Department, highlighting the growing push for crop diversification in Rajnandgaon district.

Farmers Trained in Oil Palm Cultivation; Government Offers ₹17,269 per Hectare Subsidy

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A training programme held in Rajnandgaon highlighted oil palm cultivation as a high-income farming option, with farmers eligible for multiple government subsidies and earnings of up to ₹3.20 lakh per hectare.

Collector Inspects Plug-Type Vegetable Seedling Unit at Pendri Government Nursery

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Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Bhure inspected the Plug-Type Vegetable Seedling Unit at Pendri, directing officials to expedite repairs. Once restored, the facility will supply affordable seedlings of various vegetables to benefit farmers.

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Collector Reviews Academic Activities at Prayas Residential School in Rajnandgaon

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Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav reviewed academic activities at Prayas Residential School on October 28, 2026, and directed teachers to strengthen students’ academic foundations and improve preparation for NEET and JEE examinations.

₹400-Crore Mega Multi-Fruit Food Processing Unit to Be a Milestone in Rajnandgaon’s Development: Komal Singh Rajput

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Rajnandgaon BJP president Komal Singh Rajput welcomed Cabinet approval for a proposed ₹400-crore multi-fruit food processing unit at Somni. With technical support from NDDB, the project is expected to generate around 6,000 direct and indirect jobs and benefit farmers.

Livelihood Ponds to Boost Women’s Income in Chhattisgarh

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Chhattisgarh’s livelihood pond initiative is connecting 55 women in Dhamtari district with fish and shrimp farming through CSR support. Under the VB-G RAM G scheme, an average profit of ₹50,000 per pond is estimated over six months, while 90 additional ponds are being developed.

Skill Training Opens New Pathways to Self-Reliance for Bastar Youth

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Chhattisgarh’s skill-development initiatives are opening new livelihood opportunities in Bastar. So far, 2,323 surrendered Maoists have received training, while Niyad Nellanar Yojana 2.0 has trained 1,11,165 youths and facilitated employment for 50,053.

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