Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap joined a community cleanliness drive at Rampur Ashram in Bastar under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, cleaning the Markandi River ghat, natural water pond and historic temple premises.
Rajnandgaon farmer Komal Kumar Sahu earned an additional ₹52,000 by selling chickpea under the PM AASHA Scheme after shifting from summer paddy to chickpea and wheat cultivation.
Rajnandgaon in-charge minister Gajendra Yadav reviewed preparations for the Seva Sankalp Campaign, scheduled from September 17 to October 17, with a focus on public participation, service activities, health, cleanliness, water conservation and government schemes.
Zila Panchayat CEO Durga Prasad Adhikari inspected government schemes and development works in four gram panchayats under Dongargaon block and directed officials to ensure quality, transparency and timely implementation.
District Panchayat CEO Durga Prasad Adhikari inspected Tumdibod, Machanpar, Diwanbhedi and Odarbund Gram Panchayats in the Dongargaon area to review development works and the implementation of government welfare schemes.
The Chhattisgarh Government’s flagship water conservation initiative, “Mor Gaon, Mor Taria,” is gaining momentum in Bilaspur district, where new pond construction projects are enhancing water security, generating local employment and laying the foundation for sustainable rural development.
A collective listening programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ was organised in Tumdibod Mandal, where BJP leaders highlighted the programme’s role in boosting national confidence and promoting water conservation, natural farming and grassroots development.
Farmers in Ghupsal village of Rajnandgaon district have demonstrated how shifting to low-water crops can significantly improve groundwater levels and address water scarcity, emerging as a model of sustainable agriculture.
Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary reviewed water conservation and groundwater recharge works in Rajnandgaon, praising the district’s innovative water management model as an example for the nation.
Jal Arpan Diwas was organized in Baghmar village of Rajnandgaon district to promote water conservation and community ownership of rural water supply systems, with officials encouraging rainwater harvesting and sustainable usage.
District Panchayat CEO Suruchi Singh reviewed the progress of major rural development schemes, directing officials to ensure timely completion of PMAY-G houses, expand solar power benefits, and strengthen water conservation and digital services.
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.