School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Durg division in Rajnandgaon, issuing strong directives to DEOs and BEOs for improving education quality at the grassroots level. He stressed mandatory field visits, proper teacher deployment under the rationalisation system, focused attention on remote areas, and continuous monitoring of teaching standards. Officials were instructed to enhance exam results, ensure students learn multiplication tables thoroughly, and monitor private school admissions under the Right to Education Act. Senior officers of the department also emphasised online attendance of teachers, dropout reduction, and structured academic planning.
Acting on the directives of Collector Jitendra Yadav, the Rajnandgaon district administration has intensified its crackdown on illegal paddy procurement. On 3 December, joint teams seized 649.60 quintals of illegal paddy worth ₹20.13 lakh across six cases. With this, total seizures during the Kharif Marketing Year 2025-26 have risen to 17,621.86 quintals valued at over ₹5.46 crore, along with eight vehicles. Officials have warned that repeat offenders and middlemen may soon face criminal cases.
During the weekly time-limit meeting, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav instructed officials to improve performance on the Atal Monitoring Portal, tighten surveillance on illegal paddy procurement, empower women SHGs through PMFME, and accelerate the Special Summary Revision.
The Rajnandgaon District Administration held a review and training meeting for paddy procurement under Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26, where Collector Jitendra Yadav mandated strict monitoring of illegal paddy trade, deployment of micro-observers at sensitive centres, and priority token issuance for small and marginal farmers.
During the weekly time-limit meeting held at the Rajnandgaon Collectorate, Collector Jitendra Yadav directed strict action against illegal paddy purchasers and transporters, ordered continuous monitoring at border check-posts, and reviewed major schemes including Suryaghar Free Electricity, PM Awas Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, and maternal health services.
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 carried out a surprise inspection of Rajnandgaon District Hospital, reviewed facilities, interacted with patients, and directed immediate action against absent doctors while emphasizing better hygiene and timely completion of ongoing works.
Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure directed officials to actively deliver welfare schemes during the Seva Pakhwada (September 17–October 2), emphasizing sanitation, health camps, and farmer support measures. He also ordered arrangements for Navratri and Dongargarh pilgrims, reviewed fertilizer stock, rooftop solar promotion, and progress on welfare schemes across Rajnandgaon district.
To ensure free, fair, and inclusive elections, the Rajnandgaon district administration has held a key meeting with political party representatives to discuss voter list revision and rationalization of polling stations ahead of the 2025 elections. With special camps planned and digital tools in use, the administration is working toward transparent electoral roll updates and greater voter participation.
Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh has launched a groundbreaking Digital Monitoring System to track student performance in real time across 1,336 government schools. Using the Vinoba App, the system ensures transparency, improves academic outcomes, and enables data-driven decisions to enhance learning. This tech-driven initiative reflects the district’s strong commitment to quality education and innovation.
A high-level meeting of the district road safety committee was chaired by MP Santosh Pandey to address rising road accidents. The committee emphasized corrective actions at accident-prone black spots, installation of signage at intersections, and public awareness drives to improve traffic discipline.