Tag: Organic Farming

National Nutrition Month Observed in Gungeri Navagaon with Focus on Millets and Local Nutrition

Chhattisgarh Purushottam Tiwari - September 22, 2025

At Gungeri Navagaon, National Nutrition Month was observed with awareness sessions for adolescent girls on the importance of local foods, millets, anemia prevention, and personal safety. Supported by ICDS, UNICEF, and Mission Shakti, the program blended nutrition education with creative activities and community participation.

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

Agriculture Purushottam Tiwari - August 2, 2025

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.

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Zubeen Garg’s Funeral Recognized as Fourth Largest Worldwide by Limca Book of Records

The funeral of Assam’s music legend Zubeen Garg drew one of the largest gatherings globally, earning a spot in the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest public funeral. Fans in Guwahati paid tribute with flowers, candles, and songs, reflecting the singer’s enduring cultural legacy.

Collector Conducts Surprise Inspection at Government College Chhuria

During a surprise inspection at Government College Chhuria, Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure encouraged first-year students to apply online for the Azim Premji Scholarship Scheme, offering ₹30,000 per year to eligible students to support higher education.

PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme Brings Relief to Citizens

The PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme is empowering households with rooftop solar panels, cutting bills to zero and generating surplus power. Beneficiaries in Rajnandgaon say the initiative ensures savings, energy security, and environmental sustainability.

Contract Terminated for Failure to Complete Work, Security Deposit Forfeited

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, the contract of a Dongargarh-based firm was canceled in Rajnandgaon for failing to complete work. The security deposit was forfeited, and the contractor has been blacklisted from tenders for one year.

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