Tag: Jitendra Yadav

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav on Tuesday issued strict directions to officials to strengthen healthcare services for women, ensure timely relief for farmers, and improve Class 10 and 12 examination outcomes, while reviewing the implementation of key welfare schemes during the weekly time-limit meeting.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav chaired a meeting to review the rollout of the Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance system, directing all officials and employees to ensure punctual attendance and adhere to the new digital system from January 1.

A verification at Chhuriya paddy procurement centre in Rajnandgaon has revealed that 810 quintals of paddy were missing from stock despite full records and payments worth ₹25 lakh already made to farmers. The case has raised serious questions over past MSP procurement practices amid intensified action by the district administration.

The ongoing paddy procurement campaign in Rajnandgaon district has generated widespread enthusiasm among farmers. With streamlined arrangements and timely payments, the administration has ensured smooth operations across all procurement centres.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav, while reviewing the District-Level Coordination and Advisory Committee meeting, expressed strong displeasure over delays in loan distribution by bankers under key government schemes. He directed all banks to expedite approvals, especially in PMEGP, PM–SFME and PM SVANidhi, and ensure result-oriented progress within a week. He also emphasized providing timely loans to women self-help groups under NRLM and accelerating implementation of major central schemes for public welfare.

Collector Jitendra Yadav held a district-level meeting with millers to streamline registration, resolve technical issues, and strengthen monitoring of paddy lifting through the Satark App and GPS tracking, while continuing strict action against illegal paddy transport.

Rajnandgaon district has launched one of the toughest crackdowns in two decades against illegal paddy trade, following CM Vishnudev Sai’s strict directives. In just seven days, authorities have seized 3,859 quintals of illegal paddy worth over ₹1.19 crore, intensified border surveillance, and placed all 1,500 mandi licensees under scrutiny. The district is fast becoming a model for transparent paddy procurement.

The cooperative society strike in Chhattisgarh has ended, with employees assuring Collector Jitendra Yadav of smooth paddy procurement operations. Farmers anticipate a quick return to normalcy after days of disruption.

The Rajnandgaon administration has intensified its crackdown on illegal paddy sales, seizing 820 quintals worth ₹25.42 lakh in a latest raid. With total seizures now at 1,804 quintals and two vehicles, authorities have set up interstate check-posts and ordered strict action against traders storing paddy illegally.

Ahead of the Kharif 2025-26 paddy procurement season, Collector Jitendra Yadav instructed nodal officers to ensure transparency and complete readiness at procurement centers. Starting 15 November, centers must provide full facilities to farmers, prioritize small and marginal farmers through token issuance, and ensure timely payment.

Collector Jitendra Yadav inspected the Rajnandgaon State High School Ground ahead of the State Foundation Day celebrations and directed officials to ensure well-organized stalls, effective displays of government schemes, and smooth arrangements for visitors.

During a district-level review meeting, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav called for active participation of power officials and banks in speeding up the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. He emphasized vendor accountability, weekly progress reviews, and wider public awareness to ensure citizens benefit from free solar electricity.