Chhattisgarh

Six months of Vishnu Dev Sai government: Development has picked up pace again on the track of good governance

Six months of Vishnu Dev Sai government: Development has picked up pace again on the track of good governance

For farmers, women and youth Raipur. Chhattisgarh has again picked up the pace of development on the track of good governance under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai. If we look at the last six months, the Sai government has taken historic decisions for farmers, women and youth in a very short time. To fulfill the resolution of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for a developed India, the work of preparing a vision document has also been started keeping in mind the goal of building a developed Chhattisgarh by the year 2047. During the assembly elections, the people of Chhattisgarh were guaranteed that good governance would be established in Chhattisgarh for happiness and prosperity in the lives of the people. Keeping this in mind, the Chhattisgarh government has formed a separate Good Governance and Convergence Department. This department is working for the successful implementation of welfare policies, best use of available resources and quick resolution of public problems. All departments have been instructed to use IT as much as possible for good governance. Former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Late. Atal Monitoring Portal has been launched on Good Governance Day, 25 December 2023, the birthday of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The Sai government has implemented many decisions like approval of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for 18 lakh homeless and needy families, bonus amount of paddy to more than 13 lakh farmers at the rate of Rs 3100 per quintal and purchase of paddy at the rate of 21 quintals per acre, giving Rs 1000 every month to women of more than 70 lakh poor families under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana. Rapid work is being done to eradicate Maoism in the Maoist-affected areas of the state. Niyada Nellnar Yojana has been started to provide better facilities to the people in these areas. Many innovative schemes like Mahtari Vandan Yojana, Krishak Unnati Yojana, Ramlala Darshan Yojana, Udyam Kranti Yojana have been started. Samman Nidhi of Loktantra Senani (MISA prisoners) has been restarted.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai is starting a series of review meetings from June 13 to bring administrative tightness in all departments. He has told the officials that implementation of public welfare programs, transparency and accountability should be given top priority. He has told the administrative officials to work sensitively to remove the problems of common citizens. After the Lok Sabha elections, the Chhattisgarh government is now working continuously to reach the government schemes to the common citizens. Preparations have been started for the implementation of many schemes like Deendayal Upadhyay Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Yojana. Revenue administration is also being strengthened. A strategy has also been prepared on geo-referencing of land maps to remove land related disputes and problems.

18 lakh houses approved-

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai held a cabinet meeting on the second day of the formation of the government and approved providing Pradhan Mantri Awas to 18 lakh 12 thousand 743 needy families as per the guarantee of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. A budget provision of Rs 12 thousand 168 crore has been made for this.

Paddy bonus to 13 lakh farmers-

Modi ji had guaranteed the farmers of the state that on forming the government, the farmers of the state will be given 2 years’ outstanding paddy bonus. On the birthday of former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Good Governance Day, the Chhattisgarh government has also fulfilled this guarantee by transferring Rs 3716 crore outstanding paddy bonus to the bank accounts of 13 lakh farmers.

Purchase of paddy at Rs 3100-

The government, while fulfilling the guarantee of purchasing paddy at the rate of Rs 3100 per quintal and 21 quintals per acre, immediately paid the support price amount of Rs 32 thousand crore to the farmers and then on January 12, transferred the difference amount of Rs 13 thousand 320 crore to 24 lakh 75 thousand farmers under the Krishak Unnati Yojana. This year, a record purchase of 145 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been made in the state in the Kharif season.

Salutation to 70 lakh women –

The transfer of funds to the bank accounts of women under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana was launched on 10 March 2024 in the virtual presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under this scheme, eligible women of the state are being given assistance of one thousand rupees per month. More than 70 lakh women are getting the benefit of the scheme. So far, four months’ amount of this scheme has been released. The previous government had taken away the work of ready to eat from women self-help groups. The Chhattisgarh government has now handed over this work to them again.

Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana-

Shri Ramlala Ayodhya Dham Darshan Yojana is being operated in the state to provide free transportation facility to the devotees of Chhattisgarh to visit Shri Ramlala seated in Ayodhya. So far, thousands of visitors have been sent to Ayodhya for the darshan of Shri Ramlala at government expense.

Tendu leaf collection rate now 5500 rupees-

The rate of tendu leaf collection remuneration in the state has been increased from Rs 4000 per standard sack to Rs 5500 per standard sack. 12 lakh 50 thousand tendu leaf collectors are getting the benefit of the scheme from the current tendu leaf season itself. Charan Paduka Yojana will also be started by the state government for the collectors, along with this they will also be given the benefit of bonus.

Youth will get five years relaxation in recruitment-

Taking an important decision for the betterment of the youth, the state government has decided to give 05 years relaxation in the maximum age limit to the youth in various government recruitments including the police department. Candidates will get the benefit of 05 years relaxation in the age limit till 31 December 2028.

PSC will be on the lines of UPSC-

To make the Chhattisgarh PSC examination transparent on the lines of UPSC, a commission has been constituted under the chairmanship of former UPSC Chairman Shri Pradeep Kumar Joshi. The investigation of the PSC scam has been handed over to the CBI.

Development of five Shaktipeeths-

A provision of Rs 5 crore has been made in the budget for the development of 5 Shaktipeeths of the state. A 1000 km project will be started on the lines of Chardham for the development of Shaktipeeths. A provision of Rs 4500 crore has been made under the Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure tap water supply to rural homes.

Udyam Kranti Yojana for youth-

Budget provision has also been made while starting Udyam Kranti Yojana to promote youth self-employment in the state. Under this scheme, a provision has been made to provide interest-free loan at 50 percent subsidy to the youth to establish self-employment.

Emphasis on infrastructure and connectivity-

The work of expanding the facilities of road, rail and air traffic in the state has also started. New flights have started from Bilaspur and Jagdalpur. Provision has been made in the budget for the expansion of Jashpur and Balrampur airstrips. Facilities are also being expanded at Ambikapur and Jagdalpur airports.

Free ration for the poor-

The Chhattisgarh government has decided to provide free ration to 68 lakh poor families for 05 years. For this, there is a provision of Rs 34 hundred crore in the budget. Under the Deendayal Upadhyay Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Yojana, financial assistance of Rs 10 thousand per year will be given. For this also a provision of Rs 500 crore has been made in the budget.

Re-start of Rajim Kumbh Kalpa-

For the preservation and promotion of the culture of the state, the organization of Rajim fair has been started again in its wider form as Rajim Kumbh Kalpa. Many historical fairs going on since ancient times in Bastar are also being given government patronage and assistance.

Work to make IT hub in Raipur started-

The work to make Raipur an IT hub has started. Recently, MoU has been signed with 2 IT companies, they have also been provided with furnished built-up area. The Chhattisgarh government is working towards developing Nava Raipur as an IT hub on the lines of Bengaluru.

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Health Scheme-

It has been decided to start Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Health Scheme along with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to expand health facilities in the state. Work has been started to expand the building and develop facilities in two big medical college hospitals of the state, Medical College Hospital Raipur and Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Science Bilaspur (SIMS).

Institute of Technology on the lines of IIT-

The Higher Education Department in the state has decided to implement the National Education Policy 2020. On the lines of IIT, Institutes of Technology will be built in Jashpur, Bastar, Kabirdham, Raipur and Raigarh of the state. Chhattisgarh Higher Education Mission will be established in the state.

Development of State Capital Region (SCR)-

A provision has been made to make a detailed plan for the development of State Capital Region (SCR) on the lines of National Capital Region Development Scheme. This will promote urban development in the state.

Industrial Corridor-

It has been decided to build Korba-Bilaspur Industrial Corridor to promote industrial activities around national highways. A provision of Rs 5 crore has been made in the budget to organize Invest Chhattisgarh on the lines of Invest India. For transparency in the transportation of minerals, the system of issuing online e-transit pass for mineral transportation has been restarted. This will increase the revenue received by the state.

Economic Advisory Council –

The Chhattisgarh government has decided to constitute Chhattisgarh Economic Advisory Council to consult expert institutions to increase the pace of economic development in the state and to implement the best practices in the country and the world as per the situation of the state.

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