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Assembly Speaker Dr. Charandas Mahant and Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the three-day health camp organized in the Assembly premise today. School Education Minister Dr. Premsai Singh Tekam, Industry Minister Mr. Kawasi Lakhma, Leader of Opposition Mr. Narayan Chandel, Parliamentary Secretary Mrs. Rashmi Ashish Singh and other officials were present on the occasion.

In the camp, the blood pressure and diabetes of the public representatives including Assembly Speaker Dr. Mahant, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel, School Education Minister Mr. Tekam, Industry Minister Mr. Lakhma, Leader of Opposition Mr. Chandel were checked by the doctors. It may be noted that a three-day free health camp has been organized in Vidhan Sabha from March 14 to March 16. Medicine specialist, microbiology, gynaecologist, radiodiagnosis, pathology and bio-chemistry related facilities are available at the camp.

“Angana ma Shiksha” program receives SKOCH Award for the year 2022

Chief Minister and School Education Minister congratulated officials and teachers associated with the program

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Chhattisgarh School Education Department has bagged once again the national level award for its excellent work in the field of education. In a tough competition, the state has received the Skoch Award 2022 for the 'Angana ma Shiksha' program run by Samagra Shiksha. This entire program is being conducted by a group of women teachers from Chhattisgarh. This year will be the third year of this program and every year some new designs are included by women leadership. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and School Education Minister Dr. Premsai Singh Tekam have congratulated officials and teachers of the department for this achievement.

The Skoch Award is the country's highest civilian award conferred by an independent organization, which recognizes people, projects, and institutions that go the extra mile to make India a better nation. This award was instituted in the year 2003. This award is given for the best efforts in the field of digital, financial, and social inclusion.

At the time of the COVID pandemic, the entire staff of the School Education Department tried so hard to continue the education of the children without gaps. During this period, various new ways also evolved which helped in continuing the education of the children. At the same time, some women teachers of the state proposed their contribution to this statewide program “Padhai Tunhar Duar”. They trained the mothers and started the effort to teach the children while staying at home through them under the “Angana Ma Shiksha” program.

The 'Angana Ma Shiksha' program helped in awakening the interest of the mothers toward the education of their children. Mothers and children should be taught by organizing fairs in every village, inviting mothers and children to the fair, and teaching them using materials available at home like utensils, vegetables, fruits, clothes, etc.

Mothers doing better work at the village level were honored by being selected as 'smart mother'. Along with keeping other mothers involved in this program and helping them in learning, 'Smart Mata' also does the work of visiting kindergartens and primary schools from time to time, helping with children's education, and getting information about their children's learning from teachers. Through this program, there has been a success in developing the culture of teaching children at home by mothers.

For the assessment of children, a 'support card' was designed and signed by the mothers instead of report cards, and it was ensured that the mothers gave it to their children's teachers. Efforts were made to show the status of the children in different competencies to the mothers in very easy ways using simple symbols. Monitoring of the entire program was executed by groups of teachers through core groups at the cluster, block, district, and state levels.

Applicants no longer have to make multiple rounds of transport offices

Helpline number 75808-08030 issued by the Transport Department

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In a bid to ensure that people don't stand in queues and wait for their turn or make multiple rounds of the transport offices, the "Tuhar Sarkar Tuhar Dwaar" facility is being implemented by the Transport Department covering doorstep delivery of various transport-related services.

Under the "Tuhar Sarkar Tuhar Dwaar" scheme, being operated as per directions of Chief Minister Mr.Bhupesh Baghel and Transport Minister Mr.Mohammad Akbar, more than 17.39 lakh smart card-based registration certificates and driving licenses have been delivered to the doorstep of applicants since June 2021. This includes 12.23 lakh smart card-based registration certificates and 5.69 lakh driving licenses.

Continuous monitoring of the same is being done by Transport Minister Mr.Mohammad Akbar for the orderly operation of this scheme. Under this, 22 transport-related services are being provided to the people at their doorstep. Under this public-centric facility, people no longer need to make multiple rounds of the transport offices for getting their work done. This saves both money and time for the applicants.

Transport Department officials informed that a helpline number 75808-08030 has been issued by the department to make this service more accessible. The service is available from 10 am to 5.30 pm on all working days. Applicants can get all the information related to the dispatch of their driving license and registration certificate on this helpline number. Right now on average, 100 calls are being received per day seeking information related to the driving license and registration process, taxes, and fees.

Archery Sports Academy to be established in Bastar and Raipur

Provision for the establishment of Adventure Sports Academy in Bastar and Malkhamb Academy in Narayanpur

Article: Sunil Tripathi, Assistant Director TNINS 

The Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel presented the fifth budget of his tenure on 06 March. It is noteworthy that special attention has been given to everyone from students to sportspersons in this budget. To provide top notch sports facilities for athletes, provisions have been made in the budget for the construction of mini stadium, promotion of women's sports and establishment of various sports academies. Traditional sports are also being promoted in the state. In order to encourage sports activities across the state, , Rs 5 crore has been announced to provide training of players from village level and to organise sports competition and national and international level sports events.

This budget also has provision for the establishmemt of sports academies for various national and international sports such as adventure sports, hockey, football, badminton, tennis,and athletics. Similarly, Shaheed Gundadhur Archery and Kayaking and Canoeing Sports Academy will also be established in the state.

Archery sports academies will be established in Bastar and Raipur to encourage archery as a state sport. Provision has also been made for the establishment of Malkhamb Academy in Narayanpur and International Badminton Sports Academy in Raipur.

An amount of 3 crore 70 lakh has been announced for the establishment of Adventure Sports Academy in Bastar district and for the development of adventure sports facilities in village Saliyatoli development block of Kunkuri.

To promote the traditional sports of the state, the organization of Chhattisgarhia Olympics has been started from this year, in which women and men of all classes, from children to the elderly, took part with great enthusiasm.

In view of the interest and enthusiasm of the local people towards these games due to the successful organization of Chhattisgarh Olympics, a provision of Rs 25 crore has been kept in this budget for the grand event of Chhattisgarh Olympics in the coming year.

A provision of Rs 100 crore has been kept in the budget for Rajiv Yuva Mitan Club and Rs 08 crore for organizing Rajiv Yuva Mahotsav as well.

It is necessary for women to be financially stable,state government is implementing new employment-oriented schemes: Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel

Launched the mobile app "Chhattisgarh State Commission for Women" designed for online complaints

Through Mukhyamantri Mahtari Nyay Rath, people are getting justice with information about rules on the spot

 District Collectors, SPs, DPOs and trainers were felicitated by the Chief Minister for their cooperation in quick disposal of cases

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel today inaugurated the 'Legal Awareness Training Camp cum Workshop' organised by the Chhattisgarh State Women's Commission at Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in state capital. Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Anila Bhendia, Chairperson of Chhattisgarh State Commission for Women Dr. Kiranmayi Nayak and Chairperson of Chhattisgarh Child Protection Commission Smt. Tejkunwar Netam were also present on the occasion.Prior to this, Chief Minister inaugurated the training camp cum workshop by garlanding the photograph of Chhattisgarh Mahtari, lighting the lamp and singing the state song. On this occasion, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel was welcomed with Rajkiya Gamcha and a plant of Sita Ashoka which has medicinal importance. On this occasion, the Chief Minister launched the souvenir of the Women's Commission and the mobile app "Chhattisgarh State Women's Commission" made for online complaints. On this occasion, the Chief Minister administered an oath to all the people to make women empowered and safe .

While addressing, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel stated that the efficiency of those performing duties related to women will be enhanced further by this workshop. Goals can also be met more quickly with better coordination and cooperation. The master trainers who attend this workshop will be effective in the prevention of crimes against women. The workshop focuses on highly sensitive topics such as human trafficking, cybercrime, and workplace sexual harassment.

Mr. Baghel went on to say that poverty, illiteracy, and ignorance are the root causes of today's crimes. The government is working economically and educationally to prevent human trafficking; as a result of police officers' increased awareness, there has been a significant decrease in human trafficking; however, this is insufficient; human trafficking should not occur at all. Cyber crime is also on the rise; there are innocent people in Chhattisgarh who must be made aware; our government is also working in this direction. Economic independence is critical for women, so we implemented small-scale projects at the grassroots level.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister also stated that women must be financially capable. Our government is putting new plans in place to address this. During the Corona period, MNREGA projects were launched alongside rice distribution to provide relief to the people. The group has developed an action plan to help people become financially capable. Today, women in Gauthans are becoming financially self-sufficient by producing vermicompost, Gobar paint, and green vegetables. Similarly, RIPA is being established to provide rural youth with employment opportunities. This will encourage both new and traditional works. Legal knowledge is required for society to progress and keep up with the times.

The Chief Minister stated that the Constitution has empowered us, the government's welfare schemes are for us, and it is necessary for everyone to understand their rights and responsibilities; thus, the State Women's Commission operates Mukhyamantri Mahtari Nyay Rath. Mukhyamantri Mahtari Nyay Rath provides people with justice as well as information about the rules on the spot. Modern techniques are also used in the operation of the Women's Commission to expedite case resolution. Aside from short films, divisional level training is also provided by subject experts to raise awareness.

Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Anila Bhediya, stated that it is cruciall for women and girls to be aware of their rights in the modern era. The Commission organises public awareness campaigns for them. Mahtari Rath is being organised across the state to provide women with immediate justice. Women's self-esteem has risen in recent years. Women should be aware of their surroundings and make others aware of their surroundings. To control crime, everyone must work together. Legal education is critical for changing the state's status and direction for women. Women are currently contributing in all areas of livelihood and are on their way of becoming self-sufficient.Chairperson of the State Women's Commission, Dr. Kiranmayi Nayak, spoke about the Commission's tenure, saying that during her tenure, the commission got justice for harassed women by holding hearings in all districts of the state. The commission completed all tasks successfully with the administration's assistance.

In addition to this, Inspector General of Police, Dr. Sanjay Shukla, spoke on the subject of prevention of human trafficking in legal workshop cum training. Forensic expert Dr. Sunanda Dhenge on the topic of women crime and precautions for evidence, AGP Ms. Shamim Rahman, on the subject of Family Court and sexual harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal). Cyber ​​expert Ms. Monali Guha spoke on the topic of a presentation on cybercrime. On this occasion, the Chief Minister felicitated all the Collectors and Superintendents of Police of the districts on behalf of the Women's Commission for their cooperation in solving the cases. On this occasion, Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Vikas Upadhyay, Mayor of Raipur Municipal Corporation Mr. Aijaz Dhebar, State Women's Commission member Mrs. Neeta Vishwakarma, Mrs. Archana Upadhyay, Mrs. Anita Raote, Mrs. Balo Baghel were present.

New rehabilitation scheme has been made while making the age of boys and girls moving out of child observation homes from 18 years to 21 year

Women and Child Development Department is creating a detailed action plan under the instructions of Chief Minister Mr. Baghel

Chhattisgarh government will provide assistance in the fields of education, skill development, employment, and housing

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, while making a big provision for the rehabilitation of children moving out of child-care institutions of the state in this year's budget, has announced the launch of Mukhyamntri Bal Uday Yojana for them. This scheme will help children moving out of child-care homes by showing them the right path in their future and helping them to become self-reliant. For this, a provision of Rs. 1 crore has been made in the budget. Additionally, the age for boys and girls moving out of child observation homes has been increased from 18 years to 20 years.

Under the scheme, the State Government will help in rehabilitating and restoring boys and girls more than 18 years of age who move out of child-care institutions. Earlier, children moving out of rehabilitation centers had to face many problems related to accommodation, employment, and joining the mainstream society. In these conditions, children are often tempted to involve themselves in crime. Keeping this in mind, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has undertaken a thoughtful initiative. Under the instructions of Chief Minister Mr. Baghel and the leadership of the Minister of Women and Child Development Department Mrs. Anila Bhediya, a detailed action plan is being made for the rehabilitation and restoration of boys and girls moving out of child homes.

Provision has been made in the rehabilitation scheme to ensure financial aid to boys and girls for their higher education, job security, and other facilities including accommodation. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel has said that arrangement for commercial skill development for the youth should also be made, so that they can become self-reliant by being self-employed. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel has also given instructions for the provision of community group accommodation for boys and girls moving out of child-care homes in the scheme.

State Government's ambitious scheme to encourage commercial tree plantation in Chhattisgarh

Programs will be organized in every district

Chief Secretary has given instructions to ensure timely preparations

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Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel will launch the State Government's ambitious scheme 'Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana' on the occasion of the International Day of Forests on 21 March.

After the annoucement of the implementation of 'Vriksh Sampada Yojana' to encourage commercial tree-plantation in Chhattisgarh by the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, the preparations for its execution are in full swing. The Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain has written and sent letters in this regard to all collectors and divisional forest officers giving instructions to ensure required preparations for the inauguration of 'Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana' in their districts. Local public representatives, departmental officers and employees, and a large number of common people will attend the program.

It is noteworthy that under the 'Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana', willing land owners of all categories, governmental, semi-governmental, and autonomous institutions of the Government, private educational institutions, Panchayats, and land contract holders will be eligible to benefit from this scheme. Under this scheme, 100 percent of financial aid will be provided to the beneficiaries for tree-plantation on 5 acres of private land, whereas 50 percent financial assistance will be given to beneficiaries for tree-plantation on more than 5 acres of land.

Through this scheme, a goal of planting 15 crore saplings in 1 lakh 80 thousand acres of land in 5 years has been set at the rate of 36 thousand acres of land every year. The Government will decide the minimum price for the purchase of selected plant species every year, so that farmers can get a definite income. The production of wood outside the forest regions will encourage wood-related industries. Besides, farmers will earn extra income through carbon credit

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Chhattisgarh budget reflects the vision of "Gadhbo Nava Chhattisgarh" and aspirations of the people

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The budget for the year 2023-24, presented by Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel,  includes initiatives that demonstrate sensitivity towards the welfare of women, children, and the elderly. Additionally, he has placed special emphasis on addressing the needs of the homeless, disabled individuals, widows, abandoned women, and the transgender community.

Increase in monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workers and assistants

Fulfilling the demands of Anganwadi workers and assistants, Chief Minister Shri Baghel has made provisions in the budget to increase the monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workers employed in 46,660 Anganwadi centers operated across the state for the purpose of nutrition and vaccination for women and children. The monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workers has been increased from Rs 6,500 to Rs 10,000, while the honorarium for Anganwadi assistants has been increased from Rs 3,250 to Rs 5,000 and the honorarium for Mini Anganwadi workers has been increased from Rs 4,500 to Rs 7,500 per month. This provision in the budget has doubled the joy of Holi for Anganwadi workers and helpers, as well as Mini Anganwadi workers across the state. There is a wave of happiness among the women associated with Anganwadi across the state.

CM Shri Bhupesh Baghel announced doubling of financial assistance under Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has announced in the budget an increase in the amount of financial assistance provided under the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana' for the marriage of girls from economically weaker families, raising it from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000. This move is aimed at providing financial support to these families. A provision of Rs 38 crore has been made in the budget for this purpose.

"Kaushalya Samriddhi Yojana": A new scheme for women's employment

The budget also includes provisions for new schemes aimed at economic prosperity and promoting the self-employment of women. The announcement has been made to start the "Kaushalya Samriddhi Yojana" to provide employment to women. A provision of Rs 25 crores has been made for this in the new budget.

Age limit increased for children leaving childcare institutions

In the budget, an announcement has also been made to increase the age limit for children leaving childcare institutions from 18 to 21 years, and a provision has been made for the Mukhyamantri Bal Uday Yojana to provide resettlement for youth leaving these institutions. A provision of Rs one crore has been made for this in the budget. Additionally, a provision of Rs 5 crore has been made for the launch of the Unified Digital Application Scheme.

Provisions for Infrastructure, Nutrition, and Child Development

In the budget, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has made provisions for resettlement and employment, as well as nutrition, child development, and infrastructure development. A provision of Rs 12 crore has been made for 100 Anganwadis in urban areas, Rs 160 crore for the Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana, Rs 8 crore for the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao Yojana, Rs 844 crore for the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, and Rs 124 crore for the Integrated Child Protection Scheme.

Relief for destitute, elderly, disabled, widows, and abandoned women

Chief Minister Shri Baghel has made a major announcement for the destitute, elderly, disabled, widows, and abandoned women by increasing the monthly pension amount under the Social Security Pension Scheme from Rs 350 to Rs 500 per month. This will provide much-needed support to them.

"Nava Pilhar Yojana" announced to support transgender inclusion

Chief Minister has announced a new initiative to launch the 'Nava Pilhar Yojana' to assist transgender persons in teaching training and the preparation of competitive examinations for employment. A provision of Rs 25 lakh has been made for this purpose in the budget.

Establishment of 'Siyan Helpline Centre'

Establishment of 'Siyan Helpline Centre' and Toll-Free Number for online solutions to the problems of senior citizens, transgender persons, widows, and disabled persons. A provision of Rs one crore has been made in the new budget.

In this historic budget, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel has allocated Rs 2,675 crore for the Women and Child Development Department and Rs 1,125 crore for the Social Welfare Department. The Chief Minister has made extensive provisions for the needy and vulnerable sections of society, including children, the elderly, women, and other underprivileged groups. Through this, the Chief Minister has taken another big step towards realizing the vision of 'Gadhbo Nava Chhattisgarh' and presented a budget based on the aspirations of the people.

Courtesy Meeting of probationary police officers

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A team of Seven probationary officers of the Indian Police Service led by Shri Ratanlal Dangi, Director, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose State Police Academy, Chandkhuri, Raipur met and greeted  Governor Shri Biswabhusan Harichandan at Raj Bhavan today. Governor Shri Harichandan wished the Probationary Officers a prosperous future and stated that Lord Jagannath will bless them. He advised the policemen to do their jobs well in order to serve the country and society. He stated that police officers should be nice to the common public. Police should interact with people coming from poor areas, general public, students, and soon on a regular basis to understand their problems.

Governor Mr. Harichandan stated that as a police officer, your behavior should be such that people may come to you without fear for the goal of achieving justice and judgment should be made to remove any of their difficulties. People's trust in the police system will be strengthened if they act aggressively against the criminal while being sensitive to the innocent.

Superintendent of Police, State Police Academy Shri Jayant Vaishnav was also present on the occasion.

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Announcement to declare Geedam as a new revenue section

Chief Minister attended the farewell ceremony of Gods and Goddesses visiting Phagun Madai in Dantewada

The Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel attended the farewell ceremony of Gods and Goddesses visiting Phagun Madai held in the premises of Maa Danteshwari Temple. He made the announcements of naming the medical college being constructed in Geedam after Maa Danteshwari, declaring Geedam as a new revenue section, and construction of River Front View Point in the Shankhni-Dankhni river for tourism. 

The Chief Minister, who was attending the farewell ceremony of Gods and Goddesses visiting Phagun Madai for the first time, called the farewell of 851 Gods and Goddesses unique. He said that Bastar's culture is filled with colors, and Phagun Madai in Dantewada is as famous in the world as Bastar's Dussehra. Hundreds of Gods and Goddesses of the region come to play Holi in Maa Danteshwari's courtyard. One cannot understand Chhattisgarh’s culture without knowing and understanding the emotions, philosophy, and stories of its tribal traditions. The Government has worked towards preserving the state's unique traditions and glorious festivals. To promote tribal traditions, an annual financial aid of Rs. 7 thousand has been provided to Pujari, Baiga, Guniya, Manjhi, Haat Pahariya, Baja Mohariya by including them under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Majdoor Nyay Yojana. 

The Chief Minister said that in this budget, the provision of increasing the honorariums of Kotwars, Village Patels, cooks preparing mid-day meals, cleanliness workers of schools, Anganwadi workers, Anganwadi assistants, mini Anganwadi workers, Mitanin Sisters, and Home guard soldiers has been made. Through the Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit, memorials related to Lord Ram are being preserved. The State Government has announced the "Mukhyamantri Adiwasi Parab Samman Nidhi Yojana" in this year's budget to promote the traditions and festivals of the state. It has adopted the policy of trust, development, and security for the tribal regions in the state. Bastar was earlier known for its Naxalite attacks, today it is famous for Dantewada's Danex, Jagdalpur's cashew and coffee, Narayanpur's Phool Jhadu, Kondagaon's Tikhur, and Kanker's Millets factories. 

The Chief Minister said that in this year's budget, an announcement to establish four new medical colleges has been made, out of which one has been opened in Geedam. The establishment of medical college will reduce the shortage of doctors in the region. Bastar will walk the path of progress with the blessings of Gods and Goddesses visiting this program. The event was addressed by the Minister of Industries and Minister Incharge of the district Mr. Kawasi Lakhma, MP Mr. Deepak Baij, and MLA Mrs. Devati Karma. On this occasion, the Vice President of Bastar Development Authority Mr. Vikram Mandavi, MLA Chitrakot Mr. Rajman Benjam, Chairman of CREDA Mithlesh Swarnakar, Vice Chairman of Indravati Development Authority Mr. Rajiv Sharma, President of Zila Panchayat Tulika Karma, Chief Minister's Secretary Mr. Siddharth Komal Pardeshi, Commissioner Mr. Shyam Dhawde, IG Mr. Sunderraj P., Director of Minerals Department Mr. Jay Prakash Maurya, Collector Mr. Vineet Nandanwar, Superintendent of Police Mr. Siddharth Tiwari, Priest of the temple committee Manjhi Chalki, and other public representatives were present. 

Priests were given presents and Community Forest Rights Certificates were given to Devgudis

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel gave presents to the priests after the program ended. These priests included Mr. Anatram Pujari of Katekalyan Development Block, Mr. Dashru Kawasi of Katekalyan Jihakodta, Geedam Development Block's Tumnar resident Mr. Budhram Degal, Dantewada Development Block's Mr. Ramlal Gayta, Jagdalpur Mahupal's Mr. Asharam Pujari. In the event, community forest rights certificates were distributed to 5 Devgudis symbolically. About 122 Devgudis of the district have been issued community forest rights certificates. Under this, community forest rights certificates were distributed by the Chief Minister to the Matagudis of Kuakonda's Renganar Dantewada Development Block's Metapal, Bhogam, Keshapur, and Geedam's Karli.

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Chief Minister Mr Bhupesh Baghel has paid tribute to the social reformer and Marathi poet late Mrs Savitri Bai Phule on her death anniversary on March 10th. Mr. Baghel said that Mrs Phule actively worked and dedicated her entire life for the welfare of Dalits, empowerment of women, and for promoting education. She was not only well-read herself, but she also paved the path to education for other women as well. She inspired girls and women of the society to read, learn and grow. Mrs Phule's contribution towards creating public awareness is an inspiration for all of us.

209 players from Chhattisgarh will participate in the sports meet

Forest Minister Mr. Akbar encourages the players by distributing kits

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The 26th All India Forest Sports Meet will be held in Panchkula of Haryana state from March 10 to 14, 2023. A team of 209 players from Chhattisgarh will participate in the event. Players from Chhattisgarh will leave for Panchkula on March 7 to participate in the games like badminton, cricket, athletics, basketball, football, swimming, tennis, etc.

Forest Minister Mohammad Akbar distributed kits and wished the players for participating in the competition. He also encouraged them to perform well. During this, PCCF Mr. Sanjay Shukla, MD Federation Mr. Anil Rai, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Nodal Officer Mr. Sunil Mishra, Deputy Conservator of Forests Mr. Alok Tiwari and other officers-employees were present.

It may be noted that the All India Forest Sports Meet was started from the year 1992. Since the formation of Chhattisgarh state, the All India Forest Sports Meet has been organized 19 times. Since 2007, the Chhattisgarh team has been in first place for 10 consecutive times and in second place for 3 times.

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*Today all the states are adopting the health-education model of Chhattisgarh.*

*Chhattisgarh is the best state in terms of  economic management*

*Chief Minister addressed the general public of the state*

Raipur, March 06, 2023: Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel will present the Chhattisgarh government's budget for the year 2023 on March 6. On the prior eve of the budget, while giving a message to the people of the state, Mr. Baghel has assured that this will be a budget of 'trust'. He further said that this is the budget of that trust of the general public which has given Chhattisgarh the strength to become 'Nava Chhattisgarh'. He also said" This is the same trust that you have expressed on our manifesto, on our working style and on the public welfare ideology of our state government."

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that "we had started giving shape to Mahatma Gandhi's resolution of 'Gram Swaraj' and the policy of 'Nyay' as soon as the government was formed.  Everyone is also familiar with the challenges faced in the past years. Whether it is the challenge of a global disaster like Corona or other challenges,but we are proud to say that we have come out even stronger after facing all these challenges and at present we are one of the best economically managed states."

It is the result of the 'confidence' of the citizens of the state that even after the recession in the country, the markets of Chhattisgarh are in a good position. Chhattisgarh has the lowest unemployment rate and has also broken records in paddy procurement across the country. New schemes have reached the tribals of remote areas in the state. Along with this, governments across the country are adopting the Chhattisgarh model of health and education."

Chief Minister Mr. Baghel further said that earlier people used to remember Chhattisgarh only for the incidents of Naxalite violence. There used to be question marks regarding Chhattisgarh in the mind of the tourists. Suddenly so much has changed that the people of the country are now eager to come to Chhattisgarh. You must have seen that Bollywood actors are continuously coming to the state for shooting of films and web series, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of tourists. All this has been possible with public participation. People's perspective has towards Chhattisgarh has changed positively. Times have changed, There have been 2 big season cricket matches  in Chhattisgarh, for the first time an international match has increased the pride of all of us. Celebrity Cricket League has also been completed successfully recently.

Chhattisgarh's budget of trust( 'Bharose ka' budget,)which will be presented in the Vidhansabha on Monday, this will be a budget that will give a new reality to the dreams of our state. Mr. Baghel further said that on this occasion, I thank all of you for keeping the trust in the state government. Along with this, I would also like to put this responsibility on the shoulders of all of you to identify those who have filled Chhattisgarh with 'negativity' and we shall together speed up this journey of new Chhattisgarh." 

Raipur : Urban health facilities will be expanded and urban centers will be operated as Hamar Clinic

In Raipur, 52 urban health centers will be renamed Hamar Clinic

Medical officials, staff nurses, and multi-purpose health professionals will be on hand to improve health services

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After Hamar Hospital and Hamar Lab, the Health Department will now expand Raipur citizens' access to health care through Hamar Clinic. The National Health Mission is assisting in the transformation of 52 Raipur urban health clinics into Hamar Clinics. Health Minister Shri T.S. Singhdeo visited five Hamar clinics in the city and observed the preparations. He directed that the infrastructure construction work be expedited and that all arrangements be made as quickly as possible. Together with marketing the resources offered at Hamar Clinic, he recommended the installation of visibility and guideboards to make it simpler for visitors to go there.

Health Minister, Mr. Singhdeo, visited the Hamar Clinics of Rajendra Nagar, Chhattisgarh Nagar, Rathore Chowk, Kabir Nagar, and Mangal Bazar Gudhiyari in Raipur yesterday, inspecting the work and issuing appropriate orders. Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Mithilesh Chowdhary, and State Program Manager of Urban Health in the National Health Mission, Dr. Pradeep Tandon, were also present during this time. During the visit of Kabir Nagar Hamar Clinic, Mr. Singhdeo also had his blood pressure checked.

Urban health centers are being turned into Hamar clinics in order to give better health services to the people. Additional facilities are being built in urban health centers along the lines of the health and wellness centers that have been constructed in rural areas. In the state, 182 Hamar clinics are being established in various urban authorities like as Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, and Nagar Panchayats.

Previously, ANMs in urban health centers provided vaccination and check-up services for children and pregnant women. A complete treatment center is being constructed now, with solid infrastructure, by appointing a medical officer, a staff nurse, a multi-purpose health worker, a data entry operator, and a class four employee. In these clinics, 70 different types of medications are available to patients. The capability of testing will also be supplied to patients who require testing with the assistance of  Hamar Lab.

 Beneficiaries received lump-sum amount of Rs 20,000 each

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The Chhattisgarh Government has initiated the 'Mukhyamantri Shramik Sian Sahayata Yojana' to provide financial assistance to the state's laborers. Under this scheme, construction workers are provided with financial assistance by the state government. 

The membership of registered construction workers under the Chhattisgarh Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board automatically ends when they reach the age of 60, as per the provisions of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act 1946. In such cases, before the construction workers retire from the membership of the board, the state government provides a lump sum amount to them under this scheme to support their better living.

Labor officer Shri G K Pandey informed that 26 laborers in the Mahasamund district are registered under this scheme. After the examination, a lump sum amount of Rs 20,000 each has been provided to 10 registered laborers. The documents of the remaining registered laborers are being examined.

It is worth mentioning that under the scheme, the state government is providing a lump sum amount of Rs 10,000 as financial assistance to construction workers who have completed 60 years of age before retiring from membership of the board to live a better life. However, on the occasion of the new year, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel announced to the hike the amount from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 while interacting with the laborers in Raipur. The beneficiaries will have to apply online or offline to avail the benefits of this scheme. By receiving the increased amount, laborers can live their lives in a better way without depending on anyone else.

The rural women of Dannex have broken the conservative view of the society, and are creating new success stories of economic self-relian

Dantewada TNINS

The traditional practice of providing employment to women meant employing them by imparting knowledge of a specific technical skill, but the Government of Chhattisgarh has come with an innovative approach in this regard. The state government has established industries not  just to provide employment to women, but also the entire Management is in the hands of women itself.  The Chhattisgarh model does not aim at making women as skilled labours but as successful women entrepreneurs. With this vision, the brand Dantewada Next i.e. 'Dannex' was started. The rural women of the self help group working in this readymade garment industry, whom the people here refer as Didi, also handle the entire work management of this company. In this way, every woman associated with this organization is making her own identity as a successful entrepreneur.

12 lakh designer clothes, income of 72 crores generated

It is noteworthy that so far,12 lakh garments have been made from the Dannex factory and sent for sale. The quality and design of the readymade garments manufactured here is attracting numerous customers. As a result of this, there is a huge demand for these clothes at many big multinational stores and online shopping platforms as well. Readymade garments manufactured here are also being exported to various states of the country and abroad. So far,the company has earned an income of about Rs 72 crore from these clothes manufactured by  rural women. About 1000 women have been linked with direct employment through this factory. Under the patronage of the district administration, a target has been set to further expand this readymade garment industry in the form of an industrial chain, which is being operated through self-help groups. With the cooperation of the administration, women are continuously moving forward in this direction as well.

Entrepreneurial skills of women are getting strengthened and increasing their self-esteem

On January 31, 2021, the first unit of Dannex was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel at  Haaram village under Gidam development block. After Haaram in Dantewada district, now a total of 5 units of Dannex have been established in Katekalyan, Chhindnar, Barsur, and Kaarli. Women have been provided initial training in all these units. 

 Dannex Garment Factory has proved to be a boon for the women of these rural areas. Due to this, their entrepreneurial skills are getting a boost, as well as they are getting the means of livelihood which is positively shaping their standard of living.

Unique application of Chhattisgarh model

Dannex has also help change the conservative and patriarchal outlook of the society towards women. There was a time when women in the region of Bastar were confined to the domestic chores within the four walls of their house. Through Dannex, women are breaking these stereotypes and touching great heights of progress by writing a new chapter of  self-reliance. Every women of Dannex has a beam of pride on their faces and the confidence of an entrepreneur speeding towards success. The didis of Dantewada Next (Dannex) are becoming an inspiration for other women today. This application of Chhattisgarh model is a unique example of women empowerment in the country.

Size of the main budget has increased to Rs 01 lakh 15 thousand 385 crore

Raipur, TNINS 

The third supplementary budget of Rs 4 thousand 143 crore 60 lakh 71 thousand 652 presented by Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel for the financial year 2022-23 was passed in the Legislative Assembly today. In the third supplementary budget, provisions for additional amount have been made under various items including drinking water, roads, health, irrigation, housing, ground water conservation, livelihood, industrial training, and custom milling. Adding this additional amount provisioned, the size of the main budget for the financial year 2022-23 has now expanded to Rs 1 lakh 15 thousand 385 crore. The third supplementary budget also includes a provision of Rs 02 thousand 575 crore for revenue expenditure and Rs 01 thousand 569 crore for capital expenditure.

It is noteworthy that an amount of Rs 1 lakh 4 thousand crore was provisioned under the main budget of year 2022-23, Rs 2 thousand 904 crore was provisioned in the first supplement, Rs 4 thousand 338 crore in the second supplement, and now in the third supplementary budget, an amount of Rs 4 thousand 144 crore has been provisioned.

About the provisions made in the third supplementary budget, Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel informed the House that under Jal Jeevan Mission, a target has been set to provide clean drinking water to about 24 lakh rural families in the financial year 2022-23 through household tap connections. To achieve these targets, an additional provision of Rs 900 crore has been made for the works under construction.

Similarly, under Krishak Jeevan Jyoti Yojana, the facility of free power supply is being provided to the farmers of the state for the agricultural pumps of up to 05 horse power. Government of Chhattisgarh has decided to provide electricity supply for fish farming at the same rate as agriculture. In this regard, an additional provision of Rs 341 crore has been made in the third supplement for Krishak Jeevan Jyoti Yojana, so as to provide the benefits of free electricity to the fish farmers, as it is provided for the agricultural pumps.

Chief Minister said that the rates of custom milling have been increased to complete the work of paddy milling within the prescribed time limit. To reimburse the aforesaid amount to the State Cooperative Marketing Federation, an amount of Rs 700 crore has been provisioned. Likewise, a provision of Rs 321 crore has been made for the roads being constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. A provision of 250 crore has been made for the National Health Mission scheme. An amount of Rs 210 crore has been provisioned for supply of medicines and other materials in district hospitals and Rs 150 crore has been provisioned for the acquisition of Chandulal Chandrakar Medical College, Durg. Under this provision, the amount of the college building and medical equipment will be reimbursed.

Chief Minister said that a provision of Rs 116 crore has been made for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) in the third supplementary budget. Moreover, during the current financial year, 42 lakh 10 thousand domestic electricity consumers will be provided relief of Rs 01 thousand 115 crore on electricity bills under Bijli Bill Half scheme. A provision of 19 crore 14 lakh has been made for this purpose.

Chief Minister said that in view of the demand of modern and automated industries, an MoU has been signed with Tata Technology Pune for strengthening the industrial training institutes operating in the state.  As per this MoU, 36 Government ITIs will be developed as technology hubs. An action plan worth Rs 1200 crore has been prepared at the cost of Rs 33 crore for installation of new equipment and technology in each of the ITI institutes of the state. Under this scheme, a provision of Rs 94 crores has been made for assistance from the state budget. On completion of the scheme, every year 09 thousand youth of the state will get the benefit of high quality training in these institutes.

Chief Minister said that under the CAMPA head, various works related to compensatory tree plantation, forest and wildlife conservation and ground water conservation are being carried out in the forest areas. Under this head, a provision of Rs 200 crore has been made for the works approved, Rs 150 crore has been provisioned for distribution of post matric scholarship to OBC students and Rs 60 crore 59 lakh has been provisioned for National Rural Livelihood Mission scheme.

   Chief Minister further informed that a provision of Rs 03 crore 73 lakh has been made for construction of toilets in Anganbadi and Mini Anganbadi centers and Rs 21 crore 90 lakh has been provisioned for distribution of prizes to the winners of Chhattisgarh Olympics. Chief Minister informed that besides the establishment of Post Matric Scheduled Tribe Girls Hostel in village Chhal of Dharamjaigarh Development Block and Pre Matric Scheduled Tribe Girls Hostel in Patratoli, Development Block Duldula District-Jashpur, Tribal Boys Sports Complex will be established in Narharpur District-Kanker. In addition, a provision has been made for construction of post matric SC boys’ hostel in Rajnandgaon, pre matric ST boys hostel in Golapalli district-Sukma and boys and girls hostel in Saliatoli district-Jashpur.

Collector and 160 officials undergo health check-ups in mobile medical unit

Mungeli TNINS 

A health camp was organized in the district collectorate premises on Wednesday under the 'Mukhyamantri Shehri Slum Swasthya Yojana'. A total of 160 officials, including District Collector Shri Rahul Deo, underwent health check-ups and availed the free health facilities provided by the government. Pathology tests of 74 people were conducted, and essential medicines were distributed to 113 people as per their requirements. During the camp, the Collector also inquired about the available health facilities in the mobile medical unit and instructed the Municipal Corporation CMO to organize more such camps in densely populated urban areas to benefit as many people as possible.

It is worth mentioning that the 'Mukhyamantri Shehri Slum Swasthya Yojana' is one of the ambitious plans of the government, which is being implemented in all urban local bodies. Under this scheme, people living in urban slum settlements are being provided access to health facilities near their doorsteps. The mobile medical unit provides around 24 types of medical tests, including blood pressure, sugar, and CBC, as part of the scheme. Free medicine is also provided to patients. According to available information, so far, free health facilities have been provided to 36,208 people in the district. Various types of pathology tests have been conducted for 9,502 people. Similarly, free medicine has been made available to 30,576 people.