On the last day of the three-day festival, the audience will dance to the mesmerizing performance of famous singer Padma Shri Kailash Kher

On the second day of the festival Maithili Thakur will give a classical performance

 Grand and attractive stage is ready for the celebration of festivals, tourist cafe and water laser show

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 On the auspicious day of AkshayTritiya (Akti), Chief Minister Shri. Bhupesh Baghel will inaugurate the 'Mata Kaushalya Mahotsav' at Chandkhuri, Lord Shri Ram's maternal place and the city of Mata Kaushalya. An attractive stage has been prepared for The Kaushalya Mahotsav program. In this festival of religion and devotion, cultural activities will be presented by renowned artists from the country, including Chhattisgarh.  

To add into the festival's dignity, popular young classical singer Maithili Thakur and renowned singer Padma Shri Kailash Kher will perform at Prabhu Shri Ram's Nanihal Chandkhuri

Maithili Thakur, famous for classical songs, will perform on the second day of the Mata Kaushalya Mahotsav, while Kailash Kher will perform on April 24, the last day of the Mahotsav. Seeing the importance of Chandkhuri, these two well-known artists of the country have given their consent to come here without losing this special moment. On the first day of Mata Kaushalya Mahotsav, there will be a performance by Mumbai's famous bhajan singer Kavita Paudwal and Varanasi's Vyomesh Shukla, who will perform Shakti Puja of Shri Ram. 

It is worth noting on Republic Day this year in order to celebrate the glory of Mata Kaushalya's birthplace Chandkhuri on the global stage, promote art, culture, and tourism, women empowerment, protection of working artists, promotion and continuous development of art groups. Chief Minister Shri. Bhupesh Baghel made an announcement of Mata Kaushalya Mahotsav to be celebrated. It's the only kaushalya Mata temple in Indi

Tourist cafe will be inaugurated:

 On the occasion of the Mata Kaushalya Mahotsav, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel will also inaugurate the tourist cafe presented by the tourism department in the temple grounds. Millets products with Chhattisgarhi cuisine will be sold in the tourist cafe.

 Chhattisgarhi culture will be reflected in the stalls of self-help groups

  For the purpose of empowering women, the market is being made available for sale and promotion of goods produced by self-help groups. On the occasion of Mata Kaushalya Mahotsav, nine stalls have been set up for the sale of things manufactured by women self-help groups, providing a glimpse of Chhattisgarhi culture.

 On the final day of the festival, renowned singer Padma Shri Kailash Kher will perform at Mata Kaushalya Dham

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The grand celebrations of Mata Kaushalya Mahotsav commenced on Saturday. Renowned classical singer Maithili Thakur will present her devotional songs and bhajans at Mata Kaushalya Dham in Chandkhuri on the second day of the festival today. With her melodious voice and soulful renditions, Maithili Thakur from Bihar has become a sensation among the youth of India, captivating audiences with her musical prowess and evoking a sense of spiritual devotion with her bhajans and devotional songs.

On the same day of the festival, Mumbai's celebrated singer Kavita Paudwal will also present her devotional bhajans. Moreover, Vyomesh Shukla from Varanasi will perform the Shakti Puja of Lord Rama on the festival stage. Although originally scheduled to perform on the first day, their performances have been rescheduled to the second day due to adverse weather conditions.

Mumbai's Raminder Khurana will showcase her mesmerizing devotional classical dance on the festival's second day, followed by a soulful presentation of devotional songs, music, and bhajans by Prabhanjay Chaturvedi, hailing from Bhilai.

Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Speaker Dr Charandas Mahant will be the Chief Guest for the second day of the festival. Culture Minister Shri Amarjeet Bhagat, Tourism Minister Shri Tamradhwaj Sahu, Agriculture Minister Shri Ravindra Choubey and Urban Administration and Development Minister Shri Shivkumar Dahariya will be present as special guests.

 The three-day event, which will take place from April 22 to April 24, will be filled with faith and devotion

Renowned artists from the country and state will perform Manas songs, devotional songs, dances, and bhajans

 The festival will be inaugurated on April 22 by Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel

 On Republic Day this year, the Chief Minister stated that the "Kaushalya Mahotsav" would be held in Chandkhuri every year

 Renowned artists include Kavita Paudwal, Raminder Khurana, Trupti Shakya, Vyomesh Shukla, Prabhanjay Chaturvedi, and Devesh Sharma

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The state government's Culture Department is organising an awesome celebration titled 'Mata Kaushalya Mahotsav-2023' in Lord Shri Ram's mother's birthplace Chandkhuri. The stream of devotion to Shri Ram will flow through Lord Shri Ram's mother's birthplace Chandkhuri during the three-day festival, which will be held from April 22 to April 24, and will be filled with faith and devotion. On all three days, renowned artists from the country and the state will perform Manas songs, devotional songs, dances, and hymns. The festival will be inaugurated on April 22 by Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel. On Republic Day this year, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel made an announcement that the Kaushalya Mahotsav would be held in Chandkhuri every year.

Artists Kavita Paudwal, Raminder Khurana, Trupti Shakya from Mumbai, Vyomesh Shukla from Varanasi, Prabhanjay Chaturvedi, and Devesh Sharma from Chhattisgarh will give a devotional performance

The state government is organizing this national festival to bring the magnificence of Mata Kaushalya's birthplace, Chandkhuri, to the world stage and to promote art, culture, and tourism here. On April 22, Shri Vyomesh Shukla Ram ki Shakti Puja from Varanasi and Ms. Kavita Paudwal from Mumbai will perform devotional songs and bhajans. 

Meanwhile, Ms. Raminder Khurana of Mumbai will perform a devotional classical dance play on the second day of the festival, April 23, and Shri Prabhanjay Chaturvedi of Bhilai will perform a bhajan. Mr. Devesh Sharma of Raigarh and Ms. Trupti Shakya of Mumbai, on the other hand, will be performing devotional melodies, music, and bhajans on the festival's last day, April 24. On all three days of the festival, the famed Manas Mandalis of Chhattisgarh will play Manas songs.

 Chief Minister Shri. Bhupesh Baghel participated in the appointment letter distribution ceremony to the youth of the Special Backward Tribe 'Pahadi Korwa' and 'Birhor' tribe at his residential office 

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Tribal Development Minister Dr. Prem Sai Singh Tekam, Industries Minister Mr. Kawasi Lakhma, and Director of Tribal Development Department Mrs. Shammi Abidi were also present in this program organized through video conference.

Chief Minister Shri. Bhupesh Baghel virtually-distributed appointment letters for the posts of assistant teachers to 142 youths from the Jashpur district's Pahadi Korwa and Birhor Special Backward Tribes.

These candidates include 124 graduates from the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination, 11 graduates, and 6 postgraduates from Pahadi Korwa. One candidate from the Birhor community has also been appointed. Who has a certificate from the Higher Secondary Examination.

So far,  the state government has recruited 708 youth from designated backward tribes.

During a video conference with Chief Minister Mr. Baghel, youths who received appointment letters for government jobs expressed their gratitude.

Asima told the Chief Minister that you made an announcement during Bhent-Mulaqat in Bagicha to appoint youth from special backward tribes within 10 days. She thanked the Chief Minister for putting the announcement into action so quickly.

Prior to this, applicants from the Pahadi Korwa tribe were appointed to 57 positions in various government offices within the Jashpur district based on their qualifications.

According to the Chief Minister, tribal society is traditionally a backward society in terms of development.

Some communities have been left far behind in modern society. These communities are known as Special Backward Tribes.

The state administration is making multifaceted attempts to improve the lives of the state's Special backward tribes.

These communities' educated kids are granted direct appointments in government services based on their eligibility.

As stated by the Chief Minister, several programs are being implemented in the state to help tribals.

We have implemented the best PESA legal guidelines to protect the rights of Jal-Jungle-Zameen.

The purchase and processing of 65 different types of forest produce at support prices provides employment and a valuable source of income for forest dwellers.

The purchase of Kodo-Kutk-Ragi has been arranged by determining their support price. while the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana also provides input subsidies for certain crops.

In the program, the Chief Minister stated that these young people studied under extremely challenging conditions. Today, as they are appointed as assistant teachers, their zeal for education will undoubtedly flourish in these regions. These encouraging teachers will serve as role models for their students.

 Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel expressed his best wishes for Parshuram Jayanti

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has extended his best wishes to the state’s residents on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Parshuram. Chief Minister has said in his message that Lord Parshuram is considered to be the symbol of might and courage. He is also known for his works done in the interest of humanity and for protesting against injustice.

 They are coming forward to participate alongside forest workers

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Now we will extinguish forest fires…this is what women belonging to Jai Maa Sharda Women’s Self-help Group under the Beltara Circle, clad in green sarees as a symbol of greenery, are saying while protecting the forests from fires. These women understand the significance of forests and therefore have come forward to save forests. They are providing their free contribution while working alongside forest workers. 

It is noteworthy that protecting forests from fires is of crucial importance. According to the Forest Department, the fire season started on 15 February and it is the department’s priority to protect the forests from fires. In this regard, the Forest Department is also conducting an awareness campaign to save the forests from fire. Influenced by the awareness campaign, the women belonging to Jai Maa Sharda Women’s Group under Bilaspur came forward voluntarily and presented their proposal before the Forest Department to save forests

Because of the enthusiasm and awareness amongst women, the Divisional Forest Officer of Bilaspur Mr. Kumar Nishant has instructed his subordinate forest officers that women who have come forward should be trained to extinguish forest fires and should be encouraged to take up this special initiative, The Forest Department, as a symbol of greenery, has provided them a uniform of green sarees, and have been trained to use fire blower machines to control forest fires. The village women are engaged in the work of protecting forests from fire free of cost. In this work, forest workers are also working alongside the women. 

Bilaspur is the first Forest Department in Chhattisgarh that is conducting a unique initiative to protect its forest’s natural regeneration, herbs, precious wood, fruits, and flowers. Signifying the maxim of ‘Forest is life’, these women have understood that they use herbs, fruits, and flowers for themselves, which provide them an extra income and these forests are their precious heritage. We must protect forests while keeping in mind future generations. All these women, in view of these sentiments, right after receiving the news of forest fires, immediately head to forests with forest workers to extinguish the forest fire. The women who have taken this responsibility include Ramshila Bai Sorthe, Anarkali Ayam, Sonam Bai, Sat Kumari Maravi, Uma Mahant, Janki Bai, and others.

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel visits Hirapur-Jarway C&D Waste Management Plant

Waste management and recycling is the need of the hour for rapidly expanding cities: Chief Minister

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The debris generated from the rapid construction work in the capital city of Raipur had become a serious problem, as its disposal had not been addressed yet. However, an effective solution to this problem has been found in the form of the Hirapur- Jarway C&D waste management plant. During his 'Bhent-Mulaqat' programme in Raipur West Assembly Constituency, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel visited the plant and held discussions with the plant's managers and the women working there.

During the discussions, the Chief Minister emphasized that waste recycling management is the biggest need of today's times, given the rapid expansion of our cities. He appreciated the plant's managers and women working there for turning this challenge into an opportunity. The women working at the plant explained to the Chief Minister that they manufacture various products such as paving blocks, covers for drains, chequered tiles, and cemented benches from waste material.

Aarti Dehre, a woman from Atari village who works at the plant, informed the Chief Minister that they manufacture 2,500 paving blocks every day and earn Rs 200 per day. She expressed her gratitude to the Chief Minister for initiating the establishment of such a good plant.

Manju Barle, a member of the Veer Women Self-Help Group who works at the plant, shared, "I reside in a nearby Atari village. Earlier, our financial situation was not good, and we had no source of income. We used to sit idle at home. But now, by working at the C&D plant, I earn a monthly income of Rs 6,000." Bharati Nishad, another woman from the Jai Maa Ambe self-help group working at the C&D plant, said, "I used to have a hard time taking care of my two children due to low income. However, now my household is running smoothly, and we are also saving money."

Rinki Nishad, a member of the Chhattisgarh self-help group working at the C&D plant, mentioned, "Working here has significantly improved our financial situation. The sales of products made here should increase to encourage production and enable more women like us to get more employment opportunities."

Spread over an area of 2 acres, plant is built at a cost of Rs 2.76 crores

Spread over an area of nearly 2 acres, the construction and demolition waste recycling plant in Jarway is built with the 15th Finance Commission's funds and has a processing capacity of 65 tonnes per shift. It is the largest plant of its kind in Chhattisgarh. The municipal corporation is expected to earn an annual revenue of Rs 7.20 lakh from it.

Convenient debris disposal facility for citizens

The common citizens can easily avail the facility of debris disposal by contacting the toll-free number 1100 or the call center number 8815898845 for transportation.

 Delicious millet dishes will now be available in the premises for students and common people

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Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today inaugurated the first millet Cafe of the city at Nalanda Parisar. Now the students preparing for competitive exams in Nalanda Parisar will have easy access to millet based food items in the premises. People of the city can also visit Millet Cafe and enjoy the food items made of Ragi kodo-kutki etc. Chief Minister inaugurated this Cafe today during his public interaction program i.e. Bhent-Mulaqat in Raipur West Assembly Constituency.

Inaugurating the second millet Cafe of capital city Raipur, Chief Minister Mr Bhupesh Baghel said that now the students coming to Nalanda Parisar for studies will get nutritious yet delicious snacks at this cafe in the premises.  Now students will no longer have to go for junk food when hungry, while nutritious millet snacks will help them stay healthy and focus on their education. Chief Minister praised Collector Sarveshwar Bhure and the officials of the municipal corporation for setting up this cafe.  

Occasion Chief Minister Mr Baghel cut the cake made of Ragi and also enjoyed the taste of cheela made of Kutki, Ragi bread sandwich, Ragi vegetable cutlet, Kisi kheer, Ragi cupcake, Ragi halwa, Ragi pav bhaji, etc. On the occasion incharge Minister West Mr Ravindra Chaubey,  MLA and Parliamentary Secretary Mr Vikas Upadhyay, Mayor Mr Ejaz Dhebar, Chairman of Yog Commission Mr.Gyanesh Sharma, Speaker Municipal Corporation Mr. Pramod Dubey, SSO Mr. Prashant Agrawal, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Mr. Mayank Chaturvedi, and many other public representatives were present.

Healthy Traditional Food Habits are being revived and promoted

Chief Minister said that Ragi kodo kutki and millets like these have been an important part of our daily diet for generations. However, use of these grains declined over time. These  food grains are rich in nutrients. At the newly inaugurated Millet Cafe, people will get healthy options of the delicious snacks made of millets.

Millet Cafes opened in many cities including Raigarh and Jagdalpur, Women Entrepreneurs are being promoted in the state

Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh was the first state in the country to launch millet mission, and now central government as also adopted this strategy. Millet based cafes and hotels are being opened in many cities of the state including Raigarh and Jagdalpur. This cafe in Raipur has been started on the initiative of District Administration in association with Municipal Corporation. He further said that maximum of the millet cafes opened in the major cities of the state are being run by women entrepreneurs or women groups. Through these cafes, entrepreneurship is being promoted among women. He added that millet-based cafes are proving to be a milestone on the path of promoting self employment and entrepreneurship in women. Prime Minister and Central Government has appreciated this innovation of Chhattisgarh on various occasions, said Mr Baghel.

Chief Minister's appeal: visit millet cafes and enjoy delicious dishes made of Ragi Kodo Kutki

Chief Minister Mr Baghel has appealed to people of the city to visit millet cafes and enjoy the delicious millet based delicacies.

It is noteworthy that year 2023 is being celebrated as international millet year to promote the production and consumption of millets. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, millet mission was started with the objectives to boost the production of millets and minor food crops, to establish a proper system for its procurement and processing, and to provide it a proper market. Besides deciding the minimum support price of kodo- kutki and Ragi, state government has also included millet production under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyaay Yojana. 14 districts of the state have been included under this mission. An MoU has also been signed with Indian institute of millet research Hyderabad for effective implementation of this mission. As per the MoU, Indian institute of Millet Research Hyderabad is providing expert guidance and technical support in boosting the production and processing of Kodo Kutki and Ragi, besides making high quality seeds available through seed bank.

 Bhent-Mulaqat: Raipur West Assembly Constituency : Raipur's Kota Gudhyari Marg renamed as Shri Santosh Agrawal Marg

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel unveils plaque for Shri Santosh Agrawal Marg

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The Kota Gudhyari Marg in Raipur has been renamed as the Shri Santosh Agrawal Marg. During his 'Bhent-Mulaqat' programme in Raipur West Assembly Constituency, the Chief Minister, Shri Bhupesh Baghel, participated in the renaming ceremony of the Kota Gudhyari Marg and unveiled a plaque in the name of the former mayor, Shri Santosh Agarwal, on the road. The organizers also honored the Chief Minister with a symbolic memento on this occasion.

During the renaming ceremony, Chief Minister Shri Baghel paid tribute to the former mayor, Shri Santosh Agrawal, by offering flowers on his portrait. He said that Shri Agrawal was a simple person with a personality that was influential enough not to be ignored. He made a significant contribution to the development of Raipur city.

Parliamentary Secretary Shri Vikas Upadhyay, MLA Shri Satyanarayan Sharma, Shri Amitesh Shukla, Shri Dhanendra Sahu, Chhattisgarh Housing Board President Shri Kuldeep Juneja, Chhattisgarh Khadi and Village Industries Board Chairman Shri Rajendra Tiwari, Chhattisgarh State Yoga Commission Chairman Shri Gyanesh Sharma were present on the occasion

Brings smiles to children's faces by sharing balloons with them for release

Shri Baghel's gesture of love for children earns applause at Convocation Ceremony

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It is widely known that Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has a great fondness for children. Regardless of the situation, he always takes the time to stop and talk to them whenever he sees them. In 'Bhent-Mulaqat' programmes, he has even broken protocol and security measures to spend time with children. He has even arranged a helicopter joyride for board exam toppers, showcasing his keen understanding of what would thrill the children. Moreover, to ensure better education for children, the Chief Minister has also initiated the establishment of Swami Atmanand English schools in the state.

Another example of the Chief Minister's love for children was witnessed today at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose State Police Academy in Chandkhuri, Raipur. During a convocation ceremony, the Chief Minister was presented with colorful balloons for releasing them as a symbol of peace. He noticed that there were children sitting nearby in the audience and called two girls over to whom he gave the balloons, symbolizing peace. The children then released the balloons into the air.

Upon witnessing the Chief Minister's gesture of calling the children and giving them balloons, all attendees at the ceremony commended his love for children and expressed their gratitude by giving him a round of applause and thanking him.

 People saved Rs 96.20 crore by purchasing medicines from Shree Dhanwantri generic medical stores

Got rid of long lines in hospitals and government offices

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Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana, Mukhyamantri Shahri Slum Swasthya Yojana, Dai-Didi Clinic yojana, and Shree Dhanwantri Generic Medical Stores Yojana are being run in the state with the aim of giving people relief from time, money, and labor. These schemes are operated by the Urban Administration and Development Department. These schemes have brought relief to people from standing in queues in hospitals, government offices and spending unnecessary expenses.

Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana was launched on May 20, 2022, with the aim of providing services related to government documents to people sitting at home.

Mitan reaching home

The state government has implemented  this ambitious scheme with the goal of offering citizen-oriented services to local citizens at their homes. So that locals do not have to visit municipal corporations, tehsils, and other government offices repeatedly to obtain government services. Mitan Yojana has been launched successfully in 14 municipal corporations across the state, with the first phase of the scheme launching for 13 civic services.

More than 67 thousand people have received government documents for their needs while sitting at home as part of the Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana. So far, more than 72,000 citizens have accessed document-related information through the scheme by dialling the toll-free number 14545. The scheme's goal is to provide 100 government services to citizens through an effective home delivery model. As a result, this system can help daily wage laborers, farmers, women, and common citizens and can save their time, money, and energy. Due to their inability to visit government offices on a regular basis, senior citizens, Divyang, and other physically weaker groups of society have greatly benefited from this scheme.

The Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana benefits unemployed youth in the state by deploying them as Mitan agents who travel to citizens' houses to collect essential documents and give certificates in order to provide government services at citizens' doorsteps. This plan creates new job opportunities for young people while also bringing government services to the homes of local citizens.

This scheme is an exemplary initiative by the state government. Under this scheme, citizens can get a birth certificate, death certificate, marriage certificate, domicile certificate, caste certificate, income certificate, shop and establishment certificate, Aadhaar card registration (for children up to 5 years), Aadhaar mobile number correction, etc. Citizens can also get important services like the correction of marriage or death certificates.

To take advantage of the Mukhyamantri Mitan Yojana, the applicant must call the toll-free number 14545 to schedule a Mitan service appointment and ask the call centre operator for the necessary certificate.

When you contact Mitan, a Mitan representative advises you that in order to use the services, you must have the necessary documentation and  Rs. 50 as a service charge on hand. Following that, Mitan representatives arrive at the applicant's home on the specified day and time. After making the certificate, Mitan representatives arrive to take the documents home.

More than 44 lakh patients benefited from free treatment

Under the Mukhyamantri Shahri Slum Swasthya Yojana, free treatment facilities are being provided to poor families living in slums. So far, more than 58 thousand camps have been organized in the state, and more than 44 lakh patients have been treated. Along with this, free pathology tests have been done for 10.69 lakh patients, and medicines have been distributed to about 37.71 lakh patients. Now, through 120 mobile medical units, free consultation, treatment, medicine, and pathology lab facilities are available in all the urban bodies in the slums.

The objective of the scheme is to provide free medical check-ups, lab tests, and free medicines to urban poor families living in the state's urban areas near their homes through mobile medical units. The objective of expanding the scheme has been set for March 31, 2022, in all municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The eligible beneficiaries of the scheme are all the citizens of the civic body area. Priority is given to citizens living in slum areas.

  53 lakh people got medicines at affordable prices-

Under the Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Yojana, 195 shops have been established across the state's 169 urban bodies. These stores sell 329 generic medicines, 28 surgical products, and other surgical items. The scheme was established with the goal of ensuring a consistent supply of branded generic medicines and surgical equipment to the general public at reasonable prices. Government doctors are now mandated to write generic medications. Under the Shree Dhanwantri Generic Medical Stores Yojana, more than 53 lakh beneficiaries have saved Rs 96.20 crore on the sale of medicines worth Rs 155.54 crore as M.R.P.
In order to ensure the quality of medicines, a condition has been laid out to make generic medicines from renowned companies in the country available in these shops. Cold, cough, fever, blood pressure, insulin, and other medications will be available. As well as medicines for serious diseases, antibiotics, and surgical items are also available with a huge discount of at least 50 percent.

 1.47 lakh women got home access to health service-

Under the Mukhyamantri Dai-Dididi Clinic Yojana, a medical unit comprised entirely of women visits slums and treats women. So far, 1.47 lakh women have received free medical care at 2,036 camps. So far, the plan has resulted in the lab testing of over 29 thousand women and the distribution of free medicines to over 1.44 lakh women through the organisation of camps.

Youths join police with the feeling of repaying the debt of their soil: Chief Minister

When the police perform their duties with the spirit of self-sacrifice, then only we are able to stay safe in our homes: Chief Minister

Chief Minister attended the convocation parade of the twelfth batch of Deputy Superintendents of Police

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Convocation ceremony is an important event in the life of a police officer while training is a continuing activity, and you have learned something new every day while training in this academy. It is commendable that you have chosen to serve in the police department.

Chief Minister, Mr. Bhupesh Baghel stated this today during the convocation ceremony for the twelfth batch of DSPs training at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose State Police Academy. Chief Minister, Mr. Baghel wished the police officers graduating from the academy and expressed confidence that they would carry out their jobs with devotion and honesty.

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel today attended the convocation ceremony of trainee Deputy Superintendents of Police at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Police Academy in Chandkhuri. The passing out parade at Chandkhuri featured 25 trainee Deputy Superintendents of Police from the twelfth batch. Chief Minister, Mr. Baghel attended the convocation event today at 9.00 a.m. and took salute of parade. Home Minister Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu, Urban Development Minister Dr. Shiv Kumar Dahariya and Director General of Police of Chhattisgarh Mr. Ashok Juneja along with all senior police officers also participated in the convocation parade ceremony. During the parade's march past, Shri Ratan Lal Dangi, Director of the Police Academy, delivered the welcoming address and read the annual report on the event.

Chief Minister Shri. Bhupesh Baghel stated that our state is advancing steadily, that favorable good things have begun to emerge from the state's Naxalite violence-affected districts, and that all of this is owing to the police department's efficiency and promptness. These excellent circumstances are possible by the officers of the department through their hard work, dedication, and determination, the new officers must take it a step further and live up to society's expectations.

As stated by the Chief Minister, the police should be united and dedicated. Youths join the police service not just for a living, but also to repay their soils debt. Only when police officers and employees fulfill their responsibilities in the spirit of self-sacrifice we feel comfortable in our homes.

Chief Minister, Mr. Baghel went on to say that because police officers are aware of innovation, they should be prepared to adapt new techniques and try to interact with people through innovation. Even in challenging situations, police officers and staff must work. The state government is always working to offer facilities and security for their families. Officers should always remember and endeavor to execute the provisions of the Police Code of Conduct while doing their duties.

On the occasion of the convocation, Home Minister Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu stated that our state is constantly moving forward and progressing under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Baghel. In his address to the new police officers, he stated that this occasion evokes excitement in everyone's mind and that after receiving convocation today, these police officers have become capable of accepting the challenges. Mr. Sahu complimented the trainee officers on their decision to work for the police department.

Additionally, Mr. Sahu further said that our state is constantly growing, and thanks to the hard work of police officers and personnel, a pleasant climate has now been formed even in places affected by Naxalite violence.

 Chief Minister Mr. Baghel performed Bhoomipujan for the B.P.O Centre

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 Important announcements made by Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel in the 'Bhent-Mulaqat' programme organized at Pragati Maidan Pandari of Raipur North Assembly Constituency

 Increase in the number of girl students taking admission in colleges

33 new government colleges have been established in the last 4 years

48 percent increase in the number of students

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With the removal of the age limit for admission in the colleges of Chhattisgarh, people desirous of studying are getting a chance to study again. New colleges are also being started by the state government to promote higher education in Chhattisgarh. Along with this, new faculties of various subjects are being commenced in the colleges. There is a continuous increase in the number of girls taking admission in the colleges of the state. This is a good sign for Chhattisgarh, women will get a chance to be empowered through education in the coming days. On the initiative of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and Higher Education Minister Mr. Umesh Patel, continuous efforts are being made for the expansion of higher education. In order to increase the quality of higher education, the state government has started a campaign to get affiliation from NAAC on a mission mode to ensure the arrangement of educational infrastructure and academic level according to the various criteria set by NAAC. Presently the number of colleges assessed by NAAC has gone up to 192.

It is the result of the efforts of the state government  that the number of students taking admission in the college is continuously increasing. While about 2 lakh 26 thousand 373 students took admission in the college in 2018-19, this number has increased by 48 percent to 3 lakh 35 thousand 139 in the year 2022-23. Which is one lakh 8 thousand 766 more than in 2018-19. In view of the increasing number of students studying in the college, a total of 33 new government and 76 non-government colleges have been established in the last 4 years. There are 285 government colleges, 12 aided non-government colleges and 252 non-aided non-government colleges operating in Chhattisgarh. There are 09 state and 15 private universities operating under the Higher Education Department.

Shaheed Nandkumar Patel University has been established in Raigarh keeping in mind the distance of Raigarh from Bilaspur. With the aim of raising the educational level, recruitment was issued for 1384 vacant posts on a total of 27 subjects of assistant professor in government colleges in the state, out of which appointment orders have been issued to 1167 candidates. Apart from this, recruitment has also been done on other academic and non-academic posts including librarian, sports officers.

To encourage girls in higher education, 26 girls colleges are also being run. Co-study facility is available in other colleges. In the year 2018-19, where 1,34,391 girl students took admission in the college as compared to 91,982 boys, in 2022-23, the number of boys has increased to 1,28,310 and the number of girl students to 2,06,829. The number of girl students is 61 percent more than that of boys. This is a pleasant sign that women are very aware about their education and aspirations.

 Chhattisgarh honored at national level for excellent implementation of PM Fasal Bima Yojana

Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister gave congratulations and best wishes to the concerned officials

The Agriculture Secretary, Government of India presented the  Award of Exceppence to the Agriculture Department of Chhattisgarh.

Raipur, TNINS

The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has given the award of excellence to Chhattisgarh for the efficient and successful implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in the state. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and Agriculture Minister Mr. Ravindra Choubey have praised and congratulated the officers and employees of the Agriculture Department for this accomplishment. It may be noted that Chhattisgarh is one of the leading states across the country in the implementation of Prime Minister's Crop Insurance.

The award was given at the the 9th National Review Workshop organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, in the capital Raipur today. Mr. Manoj Ahuja, Secretary to the Government of India, handed over the citation to Chhattisgarh's Agriculture Production Commissioner Dr. Kamalpreet Singh, giving  him  the award of excellence. On this occasion, Dr. Ayyaz F. Tamboli Special Secretary, Agriculture Department, Director Agriculture Mrs. Ranu Sahu, Director Horticulture Department Mr. V. Matheswaran, Additional Director Horticulture Mr. Bhupendra Pandey and Joint Director Agriculture Mr. BK Mishra were also present.

In the national review workshop, it was informed that the ambitious scheme of the Government of India namely Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, has been successfully implemented in Chhattisgarh with Digiclaim module for automatic calculation and settlement of National Crop Insurance Portal. Along with this, remarkable success has also been achieved in registering the portal and taking the benefits of insurance to the farmers. 6 lakh 77 thousand 558 eligible farmers have been given the benefit of crop insurance under this scheme in Chhattisgarh, in the year 2022-23 and an amount of Rs 192.41 crore has been given to the farmers as insurance amount.

 Municipal Corporation will establish a BPO Centre of 500 seat capacity at a cost of Rs 10 crore

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel will perform Bhumipujan for a BPO center in Raipur city on April 17. This BPO center of 500-seat capacity will be opened on the fifth floor of the multilevel parking in front of the Collectorate at a cost of about Rs 10 crore. As per the vision of Chief Minister Mr. Baghel, this BPO center is being established with the aim of provide employment opportunities to the youth of Raipur. This BPO will help the youth to join outsourcing business like call center customer support, sales and marketing, data entry, technical support, chat support, bank and front office work, social media handling, data analysis.

In this era of information revolution, BPOs with ultramodern facilities are required in Raipur, as it provides youth the opportunity to enhance their skills by connecting with the whole world. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for such BPO based hi-tech call centers was being felt in the city to deliver messages to every household. Due to non-availability of such call centers in Raipur, the youth here had to go to other metro cities like Indore, Bangalore and look for employment opportunities. Now with the opening of BPO center in Raipur, local youth will get to participate in the development, they will have the opportunity to connect with reputed companies and commercial service institutions of India and abroad through the center. Besides, this would also help the youth to enhance their communication skills. Association with various companies and deployment of new technologies will open new avenues of development for youth of the state.

Chief Minister had a telephonic conversation with the family members of deceased Shri Bhuneshwar Sahu in Biranpur incident

Chief Minister consoled the family members and said that action will be taken against the culprits.

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel today had a telephonic conversation with the family members of the deceased Mr. Bhuneshwar Sahu in the incident of village Biranpur of Bemetara district and consoled the family members. The Chief Minister further said that "we are with you in this moment of grief. Your family will get justice and strict action will be taken against the culprits."

Mr. Ishwar Sahu, the father of the deceased while thanking the Chief Minister said that we express our gratitude for the initiative taken by you during this crisis. He urged to take up strict action against the culprits, on which the Chief Minister assured him for the same. It is worth mentioning that in the Biranpur incident, the Chief Minister has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the family of the deceased and a government job to one family member.

During the telephonic discussion between the Chief Minister and  the family members of the deceased, State Sahu Sangh President Mr. Tehal Sahu and representatives of the society were also present.