A total of 12 long-term tenant families in Rajnandgaon were allotted permanent homes under the ‘Mor Makan Mor Aas’ scheme through a lottery conducted by the Municipal Corporation. With this, 229 families have now secured housing under the initiative, which aims to provide affordable homes to eligible urban households.
As Rajnandgaon prepares to welcome the Vice President of India for the inauguration of a modern eye hospital on November 5, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav and Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma led an early-morning city cleanliness inspection. Special directives were issued for daily cleaning at Hat Bazaar, Udayachal, and nearby public areas to ensure a spotless environment for the high-profile visit.
The Rajnandgaon BJP has launched an intensive mobilization drive to ensure 10,000 participants from the district attend PM Modi’s visit to Raipur on November 1 for the Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day and new Assembly building inauguration. Senior leaders are holding mandal-level meetings to coordinate logistics and public participation.
Ahead of Diwali, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav inspected Rajnandgaon’s Station Para area, reviewing sanitation and underbridge construction work. He instructed officials to resolve waterlogging issues, expedite the underbridge project, and ensure regular waste collection and segregation. Responding to residents’ requests, he also directed preparations for road and drainage improvements in Shikshak Nagar. The initiative aligns with Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai’s emphasis on city-wide cleanliness and public health safety.
Mayor Madhusudan Yadav extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to Rajnandgaon residents, urging them to celebrate with unity, cleanliness, and support for local artisans and swadeshi products. His appeal received a positive public response, boosting local economic activity and promoting cultural pride. City officials and council members also joined in extending festive wishes and encouraging eco-friendly, traditional celebrations.
A grand celebration in Rajnandgaon marked the birthday of Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, where he hailed PM Modi’s 25 years of uninterrupted service and praised CM Vishnudev Sai’s leadership. BJP leaders and citizens alike lauded Dr. Singh as a “people’s leader” and architect of Chhattisgarh’s development.
Ahead of Diwali, Speaker Dr. Raman Singh will distribute sarees to Swachhata Didis, municipal women employees, and SHG members in Rajnandgaon on October 16. The civic event, also marking his birthday, aims to honor their vital role in keeping the city clean.
The Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has allotted 93 temporary plots for licensed firecracker vendors through a transparent lottery system, earning ₹4.29 lakh in revenue. Vendors have been instructed to comply with government safety norms and fire safety protocols during Diwali sales.
Development works exceeding ₹80 lakh have been initiated across three wards of Rajnandgaon under various government and public representatives’ funds. Mayor Madhusudan Yadav performed bhoomipujan for road construction, community building renovation, and drainage projects, emphasizing that ongoing development reflects the collective support of the MLA Dr. Raman Singh, MP Santosh Pandey, and the state government.
A Service Marathon organized in Rajnandgaon under Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav, Seva Pakhwada, and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan spread a strong message of de-addiction and healthy living. Supported by Samata Jan Kalyan Samiti, the event saw enthusiastic participation from youth, differently-abled citizens, and the community at large.
The 127th birth anniversary of Dr. Baldev Prasad Mishra, a literary icon of Rajnandgaon, was marked with a floral tribute at Triveni Campus. Mayor Madhusudan Yadav lauded Mishra’s contributions to Hindi literature and vowed to preserve the cultural landmark envisioned by Dr. Raman Singh. Citizens, academicians, and cultural leaders joined the ceremony, calling for beautification and protection of the historic campus.
The 25th State-Level School Sports Competition began in Rajnandgaon with over 500 athletes competing in Hockey, Yoga, and Gatka. Mayor Madhusudan Yadav inaugurated the event, encouraging players to showcase their best skills and highlighting Gatka’s growing recognition as a national sport.