The unique beauty of Chhattisgarh will always remain etched in your memories: Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai

Military officers met the Chief Minister, described the Chhattisgarh visit as unforgettable

Officials learned about the development journey of Chhattisgarh from Naxal eradication to Smart City

Officials impressed by Chhattisgarh’s cultural heritage and public welfare schemes

Raipur, 07 February 2025: Chhattisgarh is a very beautiful state and its natural beauty, cultural heritage and rich biodiversity give it a special identity. A team of 18 military and civil service officers from the National Defense College met Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai at his residence office today after visiting Chhattisgarh and shared their experiences and said these things. The Chief Minister eagerly discussed with all the military officers about their visit to Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai gave a warm welcome to all the officers and discussed in detail the geographical features, cultural heritage and development journey of the state. Chief Minister Sai said that Chhattisgarh is unique not only geographically but also culturally and historically. 44 percent of the state’s land area is forested, and the rich cultural tradition of tribal communities is an integral part of our heritage. Chief Minister Sai said that the beauty of Chhattisgarh is unique. The journey you have undertaken is not just an experience of natural scenery, but also a journey linked to a vibrant culture and history. This experience will always remain etched in your memories.

Giving detailed information on the efforts being made to eradicate Naxalism in Chhattisgarh, the Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh has achieved remarkable success in the direction of Naxal eradication. We are solving this problem not only from the security point of view but also through education, infrastructure and economic opportunities. He also said that in Chhattisgarh we have paid equal attention to the upliftment of rural and tribal communities along with industrial and urban development. Chief Minister Sai said that our government’s effort is to make Chhattisgarh an example of self-reliance, innovation and excellent governance. Your visit provides an opportunity to see our efforts from a national and global perspective. Officials of the National Defense College told the Chief Minister that during their stay they observed IIM Raipur, Integrated Command Control Center, Green Field City and Smart City projects. Apart from this, he discussed with the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police regarding law and order and Naxal eradication campaign. The officials visited Sirpur, Education City Dantewada, Kanker Wood Art Center, Jungle Warfare College, Tatamari and Shilpgram of Kondagaon, Badal Academy and Chitrakote Waterfall.

Admiral Sandeep Singh Sandhu, who is leading the team, said that the National Defence College conducts a one-year course every year, in which military, civil service and international defence officers are trained on strategic subjects. This year 124 officers are included in this course, including 13 Indian and 5 other countries officers who have come on a tour to understand the cultural and administrative structure of Chhattisgarh. On this occasion, Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Singh, Additional Director General of Police Vivekanand Sinha, Secretary to the Chief Minister Rahul Bhagat, P. Dayanand and Dr. Basavaraju S were present. The officers of the National Defence College included Brigadier Amitoj Singh, Sandeep Kumar Mishra, Commodore Karthik Murthy, Brigadier Anirudh Singh Kanwar, Air Commodore Shekhar Yadav, Brigadier Gurpreet Singh Mann, Brigadier Rajneesh Mohan, Captain M.V. Orpe including officers from Sri Lanka, Morocco, Nigeria, Nepal and UAE.