In response to the searing heatwave sweeping across Rajnandgaon, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav has taken proactive steps to protect public health, especially that of schoolchildren. His appeal led to the early declaration of summer vacations across schools and a new directive to suspend traffic signals during peak heat hours.
In a transformative move for industrial development, Rajnandgaon district is set to witness the establishment of two landmark projects—an Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) worth ₹350 crore in village Patewa, and Chhattisgarh’s first-ever Space Manufacturing Cluster (SMC) worth ₹25 crore in village Bijetla. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister and the State's Minister of Commerce & Industries for this visionary initiative aimed at boosting employment, innovation, and global competitiveness.
On the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti and Social Harmony Day, a district-level programme was held in Rajnandgaon with participation from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy CM Vijay Sharma via video conferencing. The event featured the signing of MoUs between 40 Gram Panchayats and CSC service providers for setting up Atal Digital Panchayat Centres. A special housing survey under the Awas Plus 2.0 scheme will be conducted from April 15 to April 30 as part of the “Mor Duwar, Sahay Sarkar” campaign. Officials and dignitaries paid homage to Dr. Ambedkar, recited the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, and reflected on his contribution to social justice, women's empowerment, and constitutional governance.
