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.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcomed Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav in Raipur and congratulated her on bringing laurels to India and Chhattisgarh. The Rajnandgaon athlete is arriving in her hometown today, where a grand welcome and civic felicitation have been planned.
The long-pending Dongargarh–Katghora new railway line project has received a major administrative boost following a high-level meeting in New Delhi. BJP Yuva Morcha State Minister Monu Bahadur Singh thanked leaders associated with the project and said the initiative, first pursued in 2018, is now moving from the planning stage towards implementation.
Rajnandgaon Mayor Madhusudan Yadav visited Bortalab after three schoolchildren drowned and assured the bereaved families of compensation, accident insurance and financial assistance.
Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Chairman Neelu Sharma reviewed public grievances during a Jan Darshan programme in Rajnandgaon and directed officials to ensure prompt action. He said the initiative aims to accelerate grievance redressal while ensuring government welfare schemes reach every eligible beneficiary.
Two Gram Panchayat Secretaries in Rajnandgaon have become role models by installing 3-kW rooftop solar plants under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, reducing electricity bills, promoting clean energy, and encouraging citizens to adopt renewable power.
The Sahu family of Gathula village in Rajnandgaon has reduced its electricity bill to nearly zero after installing two 3 kW rooftop solar plants under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. With government subsidies and net metering benefits, the family has also created the potential for additional income through clean energy generation.
The Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is helping consumers reduce electricity expenses while promoting clean energy adoption. Rajnandgaon resident and Energy Department representative Rupchand Bhimanani reported significant savings after installing a 3-kW rooftop solar plant, calling the initiative a visionary step toward energy self-reliance and environmental sustainability.
The Good Governance Festival (Sushasan Tihar) concluded with widespread public participation and tangible outcomes across Rajnandgaon district. Through grievance redressal camps, welfare benefits, infrastructure announcements, and timely resolution of public issues, the initiative strengthened grassroots democracy and reinforced public confidence in governance and administration.
Under Su-Shasan Tihar 2026, a public grievance redressal camp in Rajnandgaon enabled Mohad Ward resident Ghanshyam Das Sahu to obtain a free learning driving licence at his doorstep. The initiative is helping citizens access government services and welfare schemes more conveniently through localized service delivery.
A grand felicitation ceremony was organized in Rajnandgaon to honor pilgrims who recently returned from Ayodhya Dham and Kashi Vishwanath under the Shri Ramlala Darshan Scheme and Chief Minister Pilgrimage Scheme. Addressing the gathering, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh expressed hope that Lord Ram’s blessings would continue to bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to the state.
The Sushasan Tihar public grievance camp organized in Job village of Chhuriya block proved beneficial for women beneficiaries Sumine Taram, Sushila Mandavi, and Panchvati Taram, who completed their e-KYC formalities under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Beneficiaries said the scheme has significantly reduced cooking time, improved health conditions, and freed them from smoke caused by traditional wood-fired stoves.