A pending pension case of a retired employee has been successfully resolved following an application submitted during the Collector’s Jan Darshan programme in Rajnandgaon. Prompt intervention by the district administration ensured completion of formalities and disbursement of the long-pending pension amount.
The Agriculture Department has urged farmers in Rajnandgaon district to adopt Dhaincha (Sesbania) as green manure to improve soil fertility and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers. Farmers using Dhaincha can save up to three bags of urea per hectare while also receiving a 50 percent subsidy on cultivation costs.
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has directed officials to ensure the timely distribution of fertilisers and seeds to farmers ahead of the Kharif season. The district currently has 41,509 metric tonnes of fertilisers and 6,036 quintals of seeds available, while enforcement teams continue action against black marketing, hoarding and other irregularities.
A Rajnandgaon-based Kayastha Hindu family’s daughter was handed back to her parents after sustained protests and public demonstrations by Hindu organizations and community groups over an alleged “love jihad” case. The matter witnessed large-scale agitation, including protests, sit-ins, and awareness campaigns across the district.
The Rajnandgaon unit of the Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries organized a district-level traders’ convention at Raj Imperial Hotel in Pendri on Thursday. The event witnessed the participation of a large number of traders from across the district, with key discussions focusing on GST-related issues, the impact of online shopping, and strengthening local businesses.
A 15-day inspection campaign under the “Right Medicine, Pure Food” theme has begun in Rajnandgaon, with authorities inspecting cosmetic establishments to ensure product quality and consumer safety.
The Rajnandgaon administration has intensified action against illegal mining and mineral transportation, registering multiple cases and recovering over ₹23 lakh in penalties under mining regulations.
Under the PM-Rahat Scheme, road accident victims in Rajnandgaon are receiving cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh during the Golden Hour, ensuring immediate medical care and improved survival outcomes.
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.
District Collector Jitendra Yadav heard public grievances during the weekly Jandarshan at Rajnandgaon Collectorate and directed officials to ensure swift, transparent, and priority-based resolution of citizen applications.
A cyber security awareness lecture by Dr. Dinesh Kumar during a Faculty Development Programme at Government Digvijay Autonomous PG College, Rajnandgaon highlighted growing cyber crime threats and practical safety measures for educators and students.
Farmers in Ghupsal village of Rajnandgaon district have demonstrated how shifting to low-water crops can significantly improve groundwater levels and address water scarcity, emerging as a model of sustainable agriculture.