School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav on Wednesday said Chhattisgarh has achieved its most significant development in the energy sector over the past 25 years, transforming citizens’ lives and accelerating agricultural and industrial growth. Speaking at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Chhattisgarh’s statehood in Rajnandgaon, the minister highlighted major power infrastructure expansion and ongoing initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme.
Ravi Sinha, Councillor and Chairman of Government Shivnath Science College, has welcomed the Chhattisgarh government’s latest decision under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0, calling it a major relief for eligible beneficiaries. The move allows land-occupying families prior to August 31, 2024, to be included in the housing scheme, offering fresh hope to thousands of urban poor.
The state government’s paddy procurement policy is reinforcing farmers’ confidence in public institutions across Rajnandgaon. With assured purchases at Minimum Support Price, time-bound payments, and transparent digital processes, cultivators are benefiting directly, enabling smoother preparation for subsequent crops and strengthening the rural economy.
Often called Chhattisgarh’s Shimla, Mainpat is poised for a major tourism transformation as the state government allots 4.80 hectares of land to the Chhattisgarh Housing Board for a fully equipped residential and tourism complex. The project aims to enhance visitor facilities, promote wellness tourism, and strengthen the local economy.
In a powerful sign of transformation in Naxal-affected Bastar, Sukma farmer Koyna Baghel purchased a tractor after selling 50 quintals of paddy, with payment credited within 48 hours. The story reflects Chhattisgarh’s evolving rural economy under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s governance and farm reforms.
Under the Ram Lalla Darshan Ayodhya Dham Scheme, Rajnandgaon resident Sushila Chandel fulfilled her long-cherished wish of visiting Ayodhya, praising the Chhattisgarh government for its free and well-organised pilgrimage initiative.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has extended the mandi fee exemption for rice exporters by another year, announcing the decision at the India International Rice Summit in Raipur. The move is expected to boost rice exports, benefit farmers, and strengthen the state’s agri-export ecosystem.
Chhattisgarh expands micro-irrigation under PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana, benefiting over 19,000 farmers with sprinkler and drip systems, saving water and boosting crop yields by up to 30 percent.
Janpad Panchayat Rajnandgaon President Pratima Chandrakar has installed a 3 kW solar panel at her residence under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, receiving ₹1.08 lakh in Central and State subsidies, with her electricity bill now reduced to zero.
Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday described Chhattisgarh as the new “growth engine” of India’s development, as he and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Bhoramdev Corridor project in Kabirdham district. Built at a cost of ₹146 crore under Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0, the project aims to develop Bhoramdev into a world-class spiritual and heritage tourism destination on the lines of Ujjain and Varanasi.
Dedicated to the heroic legacy of tribal freedom fighters, the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Nava Raipur has witnessed an overwhelming response since its inauguration. Attracting visitors from across India and abroad, the fully digital museum has become a major cultural and educational landmark within just two months of its opening.
Under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana, a resident of Jungleesar village in Rajnandgaon has received a permanent home, bringing security, dignity, and a better quality of life to his family.