Every Particle of Chhattisgarh’s Soil is Blessed with the Presence of Lord Shri Ram: CM Sai
Raipur, January 6
“Every particle of Chhattisgarh’s land is imbued with the presence of Lord Shri Ram. Our state is home to Rajim, known as the ‘Prayag of Chhattisgarh,’ and Kharaud, referred to as ‘Kashi of Chhattisgarh.’ It was my privilege to witness the consecration ceremony of Lord Shri Ram Lalla at the holy land of Mata Shabari in Shivrinarayan, Janjgir-Champa district,” stated Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai during the inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremony in the district.
He added, “January 22 will mark one year since the consecration of Lord Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Dham. This date holds immense cultural significance for all of us. The moment when our esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi performed the consecration of Lord Shri Ram Lalla was deeply emotional for everyone. In his address, he paid tribute to Mata Shabari, whose bond with Lord Ram moves us all.”
The Chief Minister highlighted the presence of the Ramnami community in the region, known for their worship of the formless Ram, embodying Ram in every aspect of their being.
“Prime Minister Modi invited members of this community to the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. During my visit to Ayodhya Dham with the cabinet, I offered berries from Shivrinarayan to Lord Ram Lalla,” he said. The state government’s Shri Ram Lalla Ayodhya Dham Darshan Yojana has enabled over 20,000 devotees from Chhattisgarh to visit Ayodhya and Kashi so far.
Development Initiatives in Janjgir-Champa
Shri Sai inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 285 development projects worth ₹183.41 crores. This includes the foundation of 112 projects worth ₹118.39 crores and the inauguration of 173 projects worth ₹65.02 crores.
At the event, the Chief Minister also extended his blessings to 57 newlywed couples who participated in a mass marriage ceremony under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana.
Several initiatives were announced, including the launch of free telecom courses in partnership with Indus Soft Company, free computer installations in 10 government schools under ICICI Mission Digi Saksham, and the establishment of a new training center for mason training. The event also saw the release of the district’s tourism calendar, the Project Saksham, and the brand name “Bahini” for products by self-help groups.
Focus on Agricultural and Women Empowerment
Highlighting the government’s commitment to farmers, Shri Sai stated, “We are procuring 21 quintals of paddy per acre at ₹3,100 per quintal and have disbursed pending bonuses worth ₹3,716 crores to over 13 lakh farmers.” Under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, over 70 lakh women in the state receive ₹1,000 monthly, with the 11th installment recently credited. The wage rate for tendu leaf collection, a primary source of income for tribals, has been increased from ₹4,000 to ₹5,500 per bag.
Commitment to Governance and Transparency
The Chief Minister reiterated the government’s dedication to good governance, zero tolerance for corruption, and delivering on promises under “Modi’s Guarantee.” He recalled the swift decision to provide housing to 18 lakh families without homes shortly after assuming office.
The program was attended by Member of Parliament Smt. Kamlesh Jangde, MLAs Shri Byas Kashyap, Shri Raghvendra Kumar Singh, Smt. Sheshraj Harbansh, Shri Baleshwar Sahu, and a large gathering of citizens and public representatives.