Development in all areas has brought a big change in Chhattisgarh: Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel
Chhattisgarh Backward Classes Welfare Association thanked the Chief Minister for public-friendly decisions and schemes of the government
Raipur, August 04, 2022 / Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that rapid development in the last three and a half years in agriculture, education, health, industry, business and other sectors in Chhattisgarh, has brought a big change in the state. The state’s economy is in good shape due to Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, Godhan Nyay Yojana, purchase and processing of minor forest produce and New Industrial Policy. This has also given a boost to businesses.
He was addressing the delegation of Chhattisgarh Backward Classes Welfare Association at his residence office in Raipur late on Thursday.
The delegation thanked the Chief Minister for public-friendly schemes and programmes being run in the state, especially the ones for backward classes. The delegation expressed gratitude to Chief Minister for the announcements to set up UPSC Preliminary Examination Center and Center of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya Khairagarh in Jagdalpur, B.Ed College in Kanker and Swami Atmanand English School in all development blocks of Bastar division and hostels for students belonging backward class in all district headquarters of Bastar division.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that Chhattisgarh government is committed towards welfare of every section of society. He said that new employment opportunities are being created to make villagers, farmers, tribals, women and youth financially empowered. The Godhan Nyay Yojana has given a major boost to rural economy and employment. Initiatives are being taken to improve the economic condition of forest dwellers through procurement and processing of minor forest produce.
The Chief Minister further said that farmers of the state are being provided fair price for their produce. Keeping in view the convenience of the farmers, the number of cooperative societies and paddy procurement centers have been increased in the state. Now 65 types of minor forest produce are being procured in the state. Millet Mission has been launched to promote the cultivation of Kodo, Kutki and Ragi. The area under cultivation of millets has doubled in the state. Forestland rights certificates have been distributed to the eligible forest dwellers in the state. The ‘Narva’ development program has benefited farming in many ways. With the implementation of the Haat Bazar clinic scheme and the Malaria-free Bastar campaign, health facilities are being made accessible for people living in far flung areas.
Mineral Development Corporation Chairman Mr. Girish Devangan, Chhattisgarh Backward Classes Welfare Association State President Mr. Om Prakash Sahu, Mr. Suresh Patel, Mr. Tarun Dhakad, Mr. Angesh Hirwani, Mr. Ganesh Yadav, Phoolchand Dewan, Balli Ram Sinha, Nitin Yadav , Dhani Ram, Chinta Ram Sahu, president of the Backward Classes Welfare Association of all the districts along with other office bearers were present on the occasion.