Tag: Vishnu Deo Sai

The PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme is empowering households with rooftop solar panels, cutting bills to zero and generating surplus power. Beneficiaries in Rajnandgaon say the initiative ensures savings, energy security, and environmental sustainability.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh on Thursday visited the bereaved families of the Bajrangpur-Navagaon incident, where three youths lost their lives in recent violent clashes. Extending condolences, he announced financial relief of ₹1 lakh each for the victims’ families, compassionate appointment for one family, and a job placement opportunity for another. He also confirmed the establishment of a new police outpost between Navagaon and Chikhli to strengthen law and order in the region.

The 25th State-Level School Sports Competition began in Rajnandgaon with over 500 athletes competing in Hockey, Yoga, and Gatka. Mayor Madhusudan Yadav inaugurated the event, encouraging players to showcase their best skills and highlighting Gatka’s growing recognition as a national sport.

The PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme has transformed the life of Rajnandgaon resident Chintaram Chandravanshi, who now pays zero electricity bills after installing a 5 KW rooftop solar system. With central and state subsidies, the initiative is bringing double benefits to consumers while promoting clean energy adoption.

The Chhattisgarh government will launch Didi Ke Goth on August 31, a radio programme under the Bihan mission to inspire rural women through success stories of self-help groups. Broadcast across all AIR centers, the initiative seeks to strengthen women’s self-reliance and connect them with government schemes.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai celebrated Krishna Janmashtami with Anganwadi children from Bairan Bazaar, Raipur, at his official residence. The little ones, dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha, enchanted the gathering with their innocence and traditional performances. CM Sai joined them in puja rituals, praying for the prosperity of the state while emphasizing the importance of festivals in preserving cultural heritage and fostering community unity.

On the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh inaugurated the ₹50-lakh Atal Complex in Rajnandgaon and unveiled a life-size statue of the former Prime Minister, calling him an inspiration for the nation and Chhattisgarh’s youth.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai marked the 79th Independence Day with heartfelt greetings, honoring freedom fighters and martyrs at a grand state-level celebration in Raipur’s Police Parade Ground. His address inspired citizens to uphold the values of freedom, equality, and justice while contributing to India’s progress.

The final literary work of Padma Shri awardee Dr. Surendra Dubey, Main Chhattisgarh Bolta Hoon, was released in a solemn yet celebratory ceremony at Maharaja Agrasen College auditorium, Samta Colony, Raipur. Representing Rajnandgaon, Abha Srivastava called it an honour to witness the moment, which was graced by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, former CM Dr. Raman Singh, and several eminent literary figures.

For the first time, a special pilgrimage train departed from Rajnandgaon railway station under the Shri Ramlala Darshan Ayodhya Dham Yojana. Elderly devotees, including groups of close friends and couples, expressed overwhelming happiness as they embarked on a spiritual journey to Ayodhya. Pilgrims praised the Chhattisgarh government for providing free travel, meals, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit sacred sites.

Chhattisgarh marked a major milestone in regional connectivity with the launch of a new train service linking Raipur and Jabalpur. Welcomed by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai as a "gift to the people," the initiative is expected to boost trade, tourism, and ease travel across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Equipped with modern facilities, the service reflects the state and central government’s joint commitment to strengthening India’s rail infrastructure.

In a grand felicitation ceremony at the Chief Minister's residence in Raipur, the Chhattisgarh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) honored hundreds of party workers and leaders for their outstanding contributions to the party’s recent membership campaign. Speaker and former Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh was awarded the prestigious ‘Sadasyata Ratna’ for enrolling over 12,000 members, making him one of the event’s key highlights. Several others were recognized under categories such as ‘Sadasyata Deep’, ‘Sadasyata Gaurav’, and ‘Sadasyata Shri’.