Criticising the Union Budget presented by the Modi government, Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Kamaljeet ‘Pintu’ has termed it anti-village, anti-poor, anti-farmer and anti-middle class. He alleged that the budget offers no concrete relief to farmers, unemployed youth or small traders, while shifting welfare burdens to states and prioritising corporate interests.
Employment and Housing Day will now be observed on the 7th of every month in all gram panchayats of Rajnandgaon district to promote awareness about government welfare schemes related to housing, employment, and rural livelihoods.
Pradeep Kumar Ramrao Deshpande’s journey from a small entrepreneur to a self-reliant food processing unit owner highlights the impact of the PMFME scheme in Chhattisgarh. With government support, modern machinery, and solar-powered operations, his minor forest produce–based enterprise has created sustainable livelihoods, empowered women self-help groups, and expanded markets across four states.
Rajnandgaon district has seen a major boost in fisheries under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, with higher production, new hatcheries, modern aquaculture practices, and over 2,500 new jobs created.
A unique initiative in Mohla district is empowering rural youth through masonry training under the PMAY-G scheme. Spearheaded by Collector Tulika Prajapati, the program is simultaneously creating self-employment opportunities and accelerating the completion of dream homes for villagers.
District Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure conducted a surprise visit to Shri Sai Weaver Cooperative Society in Rewadih village, reviewing the ongoing weaving activities. Interacting with weavers, he praised their dedication and noted the significant employment the initiative has generated for local artisans, especially women.
A group of 43 final-year students from Pt. Shiv Kumar Shastri Agricultural College and Research Centre, Surgi, Rajnandgaon, undertook an educational visit to the Sericulture Unit in Baghera village under the guidance of Dean Dr. Vinmrata Jain. The visit offered practical insights into silkworm rearing, egg production, cocoon formation, and pest and disease management, with experts also briefing students on career prospects in the sericulture sector.