Tag: Ponds Development

From Singhola to Khursipar, and even on the Rajnandgaon–Dongargaon main road, worsening road conditions, giant potholes and severe dust pollution have pushed daily commuters into hardship. Locals are demanding immediate repairs and strict action on heavy-vehicle congestion in industrial zones.

Benefiting from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Krishak Unnati Yojana, farmer Santosh Devangan from Bhendikala expressed gratitude for timely paddy procurement at ₹3,100 per quintal and said the policy has freed him from taking loans while motivating him toward modern, double-crop farming.

Zila Panchayat member and Congress leader Mahendra Yadav has alleged that the Collector has orally instructed procurement societies in Dongargaon area to reduce paddy purchase, triggering widespread anger among farmers. Yadav warned that he will take to the streets with farmers if their full produce is not procured.

The State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) has approved ₹2.04 crore for the beautification of two ponds and a crematorium in Lalbahadur Nagar Nagar Panchayat. The sanction was issued after approval from Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Administration Minister Arun Sao.