Raipur, January 19<\/p>\n
Chhattisgarh government will provide farmers with the balance amount for paddy procurement payments in one installment by February 15. This decision was made during today\u2019s cabinet meeting and will benefit approximately 2.7 million farmers in the state. Addressing an inauguration and foundation-laying ceremony in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district headquarters, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also announced renaming the irrigation electricity assistance scheme to Dr. Khubchand Baghel Farmer Electricity Assistance Scheme.<\/p>\n
The CM unveiled development projects worth \u20b91.37 billion for the district, including the inauguration of 84 projects worth \u20b9478.7 million and the foundation laying of projects worth \u20b9895.4 million.<\/p>\n
On the occaasion, CM Sai made various announcements which are as follow;
\nA district hospital in Sarangarh with an investment of \u20b9380 million.
\nA joint district office building to be constructed at a cost of \u20b9187.5 million.
\nLand allocation for establishing industries in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh.
\nExpansion of Sarangarh\u2019s main road at a cost of \u20b915 million.
\nConstruction of a 50-seater hostel in Sariya.
\nUpgradation of Kosir Primary Health Center to a Community Health Center.
\nThe CM also inspected various departmental stalls and distributed financial aid and materials to beneficiaries under different government schemes.<\/p>\n
Development and Welfare Highlights
\nChief Minister Sai reflected on his 20-year association with Sarangarh as a workplace and assured continued efforts for the district\u2019s growth. He noted that in the past year, significant progress has been made in fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s guarantees, including accelerated construction under the PM Awas Yojana (PMAY).<\/p>\n
Approval for 1.8 million houses was granted in the first cabinet meeting.
\nThe first phase saw 847,000 houses approved, many of which are now occupied.
\nUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently approved an additional 388,000 houses during his visit to Chhattisgarh.
\nAnother 300,000 houses are expected to be approved by April.
\nTo simplify PMAY applications, the government launched an online app, enabling people to apply from their homes. The eligibility criteria have been expanded to include individuals with two-wheelers, 2.5 acres of irrigated land or 5 acres of unirrigated land, or a monthly income of up to \u20b915,000.<\/p>\n
Under the Mahatari Vandan Scheme, mothers and sisters in the state receive \u20b91,000 per month. Women from Danasra in Sarangarh are using this amount to build a Ram Temple.<\/p>\n
The Pandit Deendayal Landless Agricultural Workers Scheme has benefited 562,000 landless agricultural laborers in the state.<\/p>\n
The Swamitva Scheme, spearheaded by PM Modi, has provided landownership rights to 65 million rural residents in 50,000 villages nationwide. In Chhattisgarh, 61,000 people across ten districts have received ownership cards.<\/p>\n
Community and Cultural Initiatives
\nThe CM invited district residents to participate in the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, held after 144 years. A 4.5-acre pavilion has been set up for Chhattisgarh devotees, offering free food and lodging. The pavilion also highlights Chhattisgarh\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n
Supporting Farmers and Rural Development
\nDeputy Chief Minister Arun Sao emphasized the government\u2019s commitment to fulfilling PM Modi\u2019s guarantees. He highlighted ongoing efforts to boost rural and urban development, including paddy procurement at \u20b93,100 per quintal, monthly payments under Mahatari Vandan, and swift housing construction. Farmers have also received two years\u2019 pending bonus payments.<\/p>\n
Revenue Minister Tankaram Verma noted that under CM Sai\u2019s leadership, continuous development has been achieved over the past year. The program was also addressed by MP Radheshyam Rathia and Mrs. Kamlesh Jangde, with MLAs and a large number of citizens in attendance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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