Chhattisgarh: CM Sai gave a gift of more than 211 crores to Surajpur, inaugurated Kisan Mela cum Organic Mela:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Dev Sai virtually launched the Chhattisgarh Silver Festival program organized at Tilsiwan in Surajpur district. He inaugurated and performed Bhoomi Pujan of development works worth more than 211 crores. On this occasion, he unveiled the life-size statue of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the Atal Complex located at the new bus stand of Surajpur and virtually inaugurated the Kisan Mela cum Organic Fair.

A call to take the state to new heights

While addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that we are celebrating the silver jubilee year on the occasion of completion of 25 years of the establishment of Chhattisgarh state. This occasion is a symbol of the glorious journey of Chhattisgarh. In the last 25 years, the state has touched many dimensions of development and now we have to move forward with new resolutions. He called upon all the citizens to unite and take the state to new heights of progress.

Remembering the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the CM said that I salute Atal ji, the creator of Chhattisgarh state. He created the state of Chhattisgarh and gave a new identity to the people here. He will always be a source of inspiration for the youth of the country and the state. The Chief Minister also recalled the political life, poetic talent and the work done in national interest of the former PM.

CM mentioned the achievements of the government

Referring to the achievements of the state government, the Chief Minister said that in the last 20 months, many public welfare measures have been taken under Modi's guarantee. These include purchase of paddy at the rate of Rs 3100 per quintal, assistance of Rs 1000 per month to 70 lakh women under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, distribution of Charan Paduka again to tendu leaf collectors, paddy bonus to farmers, financial assistance of Rs 10,000 to 5 lakh 62 thousand landless agricultural laborers, Ramlala Darshan Yojana for devotees, tour of 19 pilgrimage sites for the elderly and establishment of Atal Digital Seva Kendras.

The target is to completely eliminate Naxalism from Bastar by March 2026- CM

Along with this, the CM said that under the guidance of the country's Home Minister Amit Shah, efforts are going on at a fast pace to end Naxalism from the state. The target is to completely end Naxalism from Bastar by March 2026. He said that the notorious Naxalite Basavaraju has been eliminated. A large number of security camps have been set up.

Creation of Chhattisgarh state is the contribution of former PM Vajpayee- Deputy CM

Addressing the gathering through virtual medium in the program, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Saw said that the state has achieved new heights of development in 25 years of its establishment. He said that the creation of Chhattisgarh state is the gift of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana was started by him, which connected every village to the main road and paved the way for development in rural areas.

The Deputy CM said that the Chhattisgarh government is continuously committed to the expansion of public welfare and basic facilities. The work done in the field of roads, bridges, drinking water supply and urban development has not only increased connectivity in rural areas, but the infrastructure has also expanded rapidly in urban bodies.

Surajpur district gets a gift of Rs 211 crore 33 lakh

The Chief Minister gifted development works worth Rs 211 crore 33 lakh to Surajpur district. 37 works completed at a cost of Rs 78 crore 78 lakh were inaugurated, which include 4 works of Public Works Department, 3 of Public Works Department (Bridge), 20 of Panchayat and Rural Development Department, 4 of Urban Bodies Department, 3 of Tribal Development Department and 3 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

Along with this, the ground breaking ceremony was done for 55 works costing Rs 132 crore 55 lakh, which include 14 works of Public Works Department, 4 of Public Works Department (Bridge), 22 of Panchayat and Rural Development Department, 7 of Water Resources Department Surajpur, 4 of Rural Mechanical Services, 1 of Police Department and 03 of Tribal Development Department.

Kisan Mela cum Organic Mela cum Exhibition cum Training also inaugurated

In the ceremony, CM Sai also inaugurated the Kisan Mela cum Organic Mela cum Exhibition cum Training. In the organized fair, exhibitions of various departments were set up along with the latest varieties of agricultural equipment, organic fertilizers, pesticides and seeds. Farmers were given information on topics like crop cycle change, crop diversification, organic and natural farming and water conservation. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the state government is constantly trying to provide skill training and employment to the youth. Describing such employment-related events as important in building the future of the youth, he wished all the beneficiaries a bright future.

On this occasion, beneficiaries were benefited from schemes of various departments. Ice box and boat-net from Fisheries Department, motorized tricycle from Social Welfare Department, Vayavandan, Ayushman and Sickle Cell Card from Health Department, house key and cheque under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, LIC bond from Women and Child Development Department, loan cheque to women groups and loan for goat rearing, irrigation pump, Ramtil seeds and tube well-pump grant were provided from Agriculture Department. Along with this, employment approval orders were also distributed to 25 beneficiaries of SECL Bhatgaon area.

Textbook Corporation Chairman Raja Pandey, District Panchayat Chairman Chandramani Paikra, Rekha Rajwada, Lavekesh Paikra, Red Cross Society Chairman of Surajpur district Babulal Agarwal and other public representatives were present in the program.