The Chhattisgarh Government reviewed the progress of the Sugghar Chhattisgarh Campaign, focusing on 100% implementation of welfare schemes and ensuring benefits reach every eligible rural family.
‘Yuva Udaan’ in Narayanpur connected youth with the Viksit Bharat 2047 and Viksit Chhattisgarh vision, while meritorious students, national players and Malkhamb champions were honoured.
BJP Rajnandgaon district president Komal Singh Rajput criticised Congress over its reported decision to restrict Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas at party platforms, accusing the party of placing its CWC decision above the law. In a separate statement, Rajput welcomed Chhattisgarh Cabinet approval of the ₹500-crore State AI Mission, which will be implemented over five years and includes 100 AI data labs, five Centres of Excellence, support for 300+ AI startups and specialised AI training for 6 lakh students and 1.5 lakh government employees.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, bringing together Chief Ministers of all 28 states, Union Ministers, and policymakers in an unprecedented display of cooperative federalism. Focused on the theme “Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat @2047,” the meeting emphasized youth empowerment, women-led development, job creation, innovation, sustainable growth, and stronger Centre-State collaboration to achieve the vision of a developed India by 2047.
Under the Chhattisgarh Government’s ambitious Nischay Programme, 67 inmates of Raipur Central and Women’s Jail received skill development certificates, marking a significant step toward rehabilitation, self-reliance and social reintegration.
BJP councillor Alok Shroti has termed the Chhattisgarh Budget 2026–27 a youth-centric financial plan, highlighting major allocations for universities, skill institutions, infrastructure development, and student support schemes aimed at strengthening education and employment opportunities.
Handloom weavers from Sukul Daihan village in Rajnandgaon received advanced training under the MSME Ministry’s RAMP scheme, focusing on digital marketing, e-commerce access, branding, and financial assistance programmes to boost rural entrepreneurship.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase B expansion of IIT Bhilai, a ₹500 crore project aimed at advancing research, innovation, and technical education in Chhattisgarh. The initiative includes new academic blocks, AI and renewable energy labs, and housing for 1,000 additional students, aligning with NEP 2020 to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and position the state as a central hub for STEM excellence.
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.
Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh inaugurated a Rajmistri training program at Livelihood College, Sankara, distributing offer letters to trainees and announcing ₹10 lakh for village development. The program under the Chief Minister’s Skill Development Scheme provides youth and women with practical skills, employment opportunities, and lifelong expertise.
A week-long Career Guidance and Personality Development Workshop at Digvijay College, Rajnandgaon, concluded with experts urging students to combine academic knowledge with practical skills. Speakers highlighted entrepreneurship, customer satisfaction, and social media branding as key tools for success.