Under leadership of PM Modi, the country is continuously progressing: CM Sai
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Raipur, June 14
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the nation is continuously progressing on the path of development, said Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
He further elaborated that in 2014, India ranked 10th in the world economically, and today it has reached the 4th position, and we are swiftly moving towards the 3rd. Keeping in view the Prime Minister’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047, a vision document and new industrial policy have been prepared for a developed Chhattisgarh.
CM Sai said this while addressing a programme organised to mark the foundation day on a hindi daily.
The Chief Minister extended heartfelt greetings on the 14th anniversary of Dainik Navpradesh. He said, “We are celebrating the silver jubilee of Chhattisgarh’s formation. I had the privilege of witnessing and experiencing the historic discussion on the Chhattisgarh Statehood Bill in Parliament as a Member of Parliament. Coming from a tribal family, I have personally seen the problems of hunger in the state. The PDS system implemented in 2003 under the leadership of Dr. Raman Singh helped free Chhattisgarh from this serious issue.”
He added that today, 15 medical colleges are operating in the state. Prestigious institutions such as IIT, IIM, and National Law University have been established in Chhattisgarh. The state has witnessed increased prosperity, and education and healthcare services have reached the common people.
The Chief Minister shared that the new industrial policy has received a positive response from entrepreneurs. The state has received investment proposals worth approximately ₹6.5 lakh crore. Work has begun in the fields of semiconductor chips and artificial intelligence. The state has also received major investment proposals in the energy sector.
He said that while the government is providing government jobs to the youth, emphasis is also being laid on generating private sector employment through skill development. The new industrial policy includes a “bespoke policy” provision which is an important initiative for employment generation.
He informed that the irrigated area in Chhattisgarh has consistently increased. Recently, during a visit to Delhi, he discussed the Bodhghat project with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This project will ensure ample irrigation water for farmers in the Bastar region. Additionally, work has started on the interlinking project of the Indravati and Mahanadi rivers, which will increase the irrigated area to 7 lakh hectares. He said that Bastar is now part of the mainstream development. “Where once the sound of bullets echoed, now school bells ring.” Notably, Dhoomdharas has received international recognition in tourism from the United Nations.
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Dr. Raman Singh said that over the past 25 years, Chhattisgarh has proven that development is not dependent on area or population, but on the effective use of resources and strong willpower. Today, the financial condition of the state has become robust. The recently inaugurated Chenab Bridge by the Prime Minister used steel produced at the Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh.
He added that Chhattisgarh has now become a leading state in major sectors such as steel, cement, and energy. Significant progress has been made in power infrastructure. Under Chief Minister Shri Sai’s leadership, paddy is being procured at ₹3,100 per quintal. Under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, 70 lakh women are being provided with ₹1,000 per month.
On this occasion, Chief Minister Shri Sai also honored notable individuals for their significant contributions to society. Among those honored were Padma Shri awardee Smt. Shamshad Begum, Cartoon Watch editor Shri Trayambak Sharma, sports journalist Shri Nitesh Chhabra, senior journalist Shri Jeevan S. Sahu (Gariaband), and Shri Yashwant Rajwade (Navpradesh Bureau Chief, Korea).
He also awarded scholarships to children of hawker families under the Navpradesh Scholarship Scheme 2025–26. Senior journalist and Padma Shri awardee Shri Alok Mehta conveyed his congratulations to Navpradesh through a video message. Editor of Navpradesh, Shri Yashwant Dhote, delivered the vote of thanks at the end of the program.
Leader of Opposition Dr. Charandas Mahant, Editor-in-Chief of Haribhoomi Shri Himanshu Dwivedi, President of Raipur Press Club Shri Prafulla Thakur, along with many distinguished guests, were present at the event.