Tag: Rural Development

Under Good Governance Week 2025, the Rajnandgaon district administration organised village-level camps in Bharegavan and Ramatola, delivering on-the-spot services, resolving grievances, and spreading awareness about key government welfare schemes.

A Good Governance Week camp under the “Administration at the Doorstep” initiative was held at Madiyan village in Dongargarh block, where villagers received government services, new ration cards and agricultural seed mini kits.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav felicitated Rural Agriculture Extension Officers, Patwaris, society managers and data entry operators for their outstanding contribution to the paddy procurement process, praising their dedication and efficiency.

As part of Good Governance Week, an “Administration at Your Doorstep” camp was organised in the remote forest village of Godalwahi, Rajnandgaon. Villagers received benefits under schemes like Ujjwala Yojana and Bihan, while several applications were resolved on the spot.

In a significant step towards groundwater conservation and sustainable farming, the Khursipar Gram Sabha of Chhuria development block has unanimously decided not to cultivate paddy during the upcoming Rabi season. Farmers were encouraged to shift to less water-intensive crops and were made aware of the long-term benefits of crop diversification.

Chairing the weekly time-limit meeting, Collector Jitendra Yadav directed officials to work with complete dedication for the development of Rajnandgaon district under various government schemes. He praised the effective action taken against illegal paddy transport and instructed officers to maintain the same momentum. The Collector reviewed ongoing urban development works, rural construction quality, progress under MGNREGA, PM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Card services, and initiatives to ensure economic self-reliance of vulnerable communities.

CEO District Panchayat Suruchi Singh chaired a district-level review meeting on the Gaudham Scheme, emphasizing the establishment of Gaudhams near national highways in rural areas and ensuring scientific conservation of stray cattle. Key officials discussed fodder development, cattle breed improvement, and employment opportunities under the scheme.

After residents of Anjora village in Rajnandgaon block reported contaminated water supply, the Public Health Engineering Department conducted an on-site inspection and laboratory testing. The results confirmed clean water following prompt pipeline repair by the Gram Panchayat.

The Rajnandgaon District Panchayat, led by President Kiran Vaishnav, held its General Assembly meeting to review departmental schemes, emphasising timely execution, transparency, and improved beneficiary outreach across welfare and development programmes.

The Rajnandgaon district administration has invited online technical and financial bids for sand mining allocation under the reverse auction system, with submissions open until November 12 and tender opening scheduled for November 13 at the Collectorate.

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 3.0 has been re-launched to provide free LPG connections to eligible low-income families, particularly benefiting rural women. Applications will be collected at the Gram Panchayat level and processed for issuance after verification.

Chhattisgarh marked its 25th State Foundation Day with a grand celebration in Mohla, where Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb highlighted the government’s initiatives in rural growth, public welfare, education, infrastructure and women empowerment, while cultural programmes and departmental exhibitions engaged the local community.