Suresh Patel of Chaitukhapri village in Rajnandgaon district fulfilled his dream of owning a permanent home through PM Awas Yojana-Gramin, receiving ₹1.20 lakh in three instalments and 95 days of wage benefits.
Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has intensified civic action ahead of the monsoon and upcoming Ganesh festival, focusing on road repairs, drain cleaning, streetlight restoration, encroachment removal and drinking water supply. Special monitoring is also underway in waterlogging-prone areas, while measures are being taken to improve sanitation and control stray cattle.
Rajnandgaon district has secured a leading position in grievance redressal under the CM Helpline, Collector Jitendra Yadav said while reviewing the weekly progress of government schemes. He directed officials to expedite Agristack claims, ensure adequate availability of fertilisers and seeds for farmers, take strict action against dairy analog products, and accelerate implementation of health and welfare schemes.
Zila Panchayat CEO Durga Prasad Adhikari inspected government schemes and development works in four gram panchayats under Dongargaon block and directed officials to ensure quality, transparency and timely implementation.
Former Rajnandgaon councillor and ex-City Congress General Secretary Hemant Ostwal has sought a public clarification from Mayor Madhusudan Yadav on the status of the ₹10-crore road resurfacing project and the alleged unauthorised occupation of 180 PMAY houses in Lakholi, while also calling for greater transparency in municipal development works.
A Public Grievance Redressal Camp held under Good Governance Festival 2026 in Sivnikala received 1,488 applications. Beneficiaries were provided ration cards, housing keys, KCC loans, Ujjwala gas connections, Ayushman cards, and other welfare benefits during the event.
Divisional Commissioner Satyanarayan Rathore and Collector Jitendra Yadav carried out a surprise inspection of key government facilities in Chhuriya block to review healthcare services, infrastructure development and progress under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
In-charge Minister Gajendra Yadav reviewed preparations for Sushasan Tihar in Rajnandgaon and directed officials to ensure time-bound and effective resolution of public grievances through village-level administrative outreach camps.
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav heard public grievances during the weekly Jan Darshan programme and directed officials to resolve all applications on priority while ensuring eligible citizens receive benefits under government schemes.
Zila Panchayat CEO Suruchi Singh heard public grievances during the weekly Jandarshan in Rajnandgaon and directed officials to ensure priority resolution of applications and benefits under government schemes for eligible citizens.
Balodabazar–Bhatapara district has emerged as the top performer in Chhattisgarh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) for 2025–26. With more than 26,800 houses sanctioned and over 20,000 constructions already underway, the district has set a new benchmark in rural housing delivery, supported by strong administrative leadership and enthusiastic community participation.
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav honoured officials and staff for exemplary work in groundwater conservation and effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, calling their efforts vital for sustainable rural development.