Tag: rural infrastructure

Rupakathi village in Rajnandgaon’s Dongargaon block has witnessed a significant improvement in living standards under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with all 107 households now receiving safe drinking water through functional tap connections, easing daily hardships and driving social and economic change.

A kabaddi tournament in Kondagaon district turned tragic when three young players were electrocuted and two critically injured after colliding with sagging overhead power lines. The victims, aged 18–25, were from nearby tribal villages, exposing serious safety lapses in rural infrastructure. CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for families and a statewide audit of sports venues, while protests have erupted demanding ₹500 crore in safety upgrades for rural grounds.

During the ordinary meeting of the Zila Panchayat held at the district headquarters, Chairperson Kiran Ravindra Vaishnav issued firm directives to departmental officials for the prompt repair and tendering of several long-pending and dilapidated roads across the district. The meeting also saw detailed discussions on stalled infrastructure projects, deteriorating school buildings, and the urgent need for sanitation improvements in rural schools.

Under the 2025–26 Chief Minister's Comprehensive Rural Development Scheme, 60 development projects worth over ₹2.13 crore have been approved in Rajnandgaon district, with 18 villages from the Rajnandgaon Assembly constituency alone receiving over ₹1 crore. Speaker Dr. Raman Singh expressed gratitude to the CM and Rural Development Minister for the approval, while villagers welcomed the move as a boost to grassroots infrastructure.

Despite being the constituency of former Chief Minister and current Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, road conditions in several parts of Rajnandgaon remain severely neglected. The Raveli–Torankatta road has turned into a nightmare for commuters due to large, dangerous potholes. Other key routes like Singhola–Bhothipar Khurd and Usribod–Shivnath River access roads are in a similarly dilapidated state, prompting growing anger among locals and repeated demands for reconstruction.

In a major push for sustainable water management, Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure announced the construction of 1,000 injection wells across Rajnandgaon under the 'Mission Jal Raksha' campaign. The initiative focuses on implementing advanced groundwater recharge technologies and waste management systems to ensure long-term water security in rural areas.