'Nyay ke chaar saal': Significant decisions taken for the tribal welfare in the state

TNINS 

(LD Manikpuri, Assistant Information Officer, Public Relations)

Chhattisgarh is a rural and tribal dominated state. The state is blessed with rich folk culture and the traditional lifestyle of the tribals living in the remote Vananchal areas of Bastar-Surguja is filled with beautiful traditions and natural beauty of this place can captivate everyone's mind. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has completed 4 years of his term with effective governance policies, be it for farmers,tribals,labourers,students,women. These four years have lead to a new dawn of development and progress of the state in various avenues. December 17, 2018 which is going to be celebrated as 'Rajya Gaurav divas' marks a significant date in the history of Chhattisgarh. It is Noteworthy that it is the first time in twenty two years of the state's formation, that Mr. Baghel,a farmer's son hailing from OBC background has risen up to take oath as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. 

Immediately after taking oath as Chief Minister, the whole convoy along with his cabinet headed towards the largest administrative center of the state i.e. Mahanadi Bhavan, Mantralaya in Naya Raipur and it is from here that the process of intensive discussion for the much needed tribal interests was started. The first decision taken in the interest of the tribals came with the return of the tribal land of the farmers of Lohandiguda,Bastar which had been acquired by a big MNC to set up a steel plant. Within just two months of forming the government, on February 16, 2019, the documents for 4200 acres of land of 1707 farmers were returned to them. Choosing the path of Nyay (justice), Bhupesh government increased the tendu leaf collection rate from twenty five hundred rupees to four thousand rupees per standard bag, giving a significant gift to uplift more than 12 lakh tendu leaf collectors. During the current year 2022, about 18 lakh standard bags of tendu leaves have been collected, which is more than 94 percent of the target. On the other hand, on the initiative of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, the varieties of minor forest produce procured on support price have been increased from 7 to 65.

Chhattisgarh is the leading state in terms of procuring Minor Forest Produce at maximum value which has benefitted  48 thousand women self-help group members through forest produce collection. 134 products have been processed and sold under the  Chhattisgarh 'Herbal Brand', as well as marketing work of about 200 products is going on through 30 Sanjivani Kendras. At the same time, the collection rates of minor forest produce were also increased. Under Shaheed Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik Sahayta yojna, insurance claim amount of more than 71.08 crore has been paid to 4692 Tendupatta collector families. Ten thousand youth groups have been formed in 85 tribal development blocks under the 'Indira Van Mitan Yojana', benefiting 19 lakh families. After reviewing the cancelled Forest Rights lease(Pattas)  under the Forest Rights Act, so far more than four and a half lakh 55 thousand individual forest rights letters,  46 thousand community forest rights letters and about four thousand community forest resource rights letters have been distributed.

The Bhupesh government took an important decision to withdraw the cases registered against the tribals. A committee has been formed under the chairmanship of retired Honorable Justice Shri AK Patnaik,  Supreme Court. The Bhupesh government has also taken several steps in the direction of providing employment to the tribal youth with numerous initiatives. The recruitment drive of teachers for Bastar and Surguja divisions started with the commendable initiative to give priority to local residents in district level and divisional level third and fourth class posts for these two divisions. In all the districts of Bastar division, local youth are also being given jobs under the special force 'Bastar Fighters'.

It was on the initiative of  Chief Minister that 300 schools which were closed for the last 13 years were reopened in the naxal affected  Jagargunda of Sukma district. With the re-opening of the school, the happiness of the children and the enthusiasm of the parents are being evidently seen here. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel had started the 'Chief Minister Haat-Bazar Clinic Scheme' in the year 2019 on the day of Gandhi Jayanti  to make health services accessible to remote and far flung villages falling amidst forests, mountains, rivers, forests. So far, more than one lakh camps have been organized in about 2 thousand haat-bazaars and more than 62 lakh people have been treated. Malaria positivity rate in Bastar division has come down from 4.60 percent to 0.21 under Malaria-free Chhattisgarh campaign. In the last four years, there has been a 65 percent reduction in the cases of malaria in Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel has started a universal PDS scheme to ensure that everyone gets enough food, under which about 21 lakh Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries have benefited from it. Be it Chief Minister's nutrition campaign or Madhur Gud Yojana, development of Devgudis or increase in honorarium of boatmen, executive,membrins , or declaring a public holiday on World Tribal Day. Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has taken many steps for  the welfare and upliftment of rural populace and tribals as well. It is noteworthy that the first time after the formation of Chhattisgarh state, Mr. Baghel has brought Chhattisgarh's tribal folk art, folk dance and folk culture to the fore by organizing numerous initiatives like National Tribal Dance Festival to promote the rich culture of Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel has been moving forward with the concept of 'Garhbo Nava Chhattisgarh' in the last four years. Certainly, these schemes have raised the standard of living of the tribals and the trust of the common people towards the Bhupesh government has also increased with the work done towards the inclusive and holistic development of the tribals and the state.

 38.55 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been lifted from the societies for custom milling

 Steering Committee meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary

Raipur, TNINS  

Under the CAMPA scheme in Chhattisgarh, extensive work will be done to increase the overall productivity of forest areas, along with proper wildlife management and maintaining ground water conservation in forest areas. In the meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain at Mantralaya here today, proposals worth Rs. 544 crore 39 lakh were approved in the Annual Action Plan of CAMPA for the year 2023-24.

  In the steering committee meeting of CAMPA, Chief Secretary Shri Jain reviewed the progress of CAMPA's works in great detail. Officials informed that under the annual action plan of CAMPA for the year 2023-24, the work related to increasing the productivity of forest areas, compensatory tree plantation, restoration of bamboo forests, wildlife management and increasing groundwater conservation in the forest area are some extensive development works that will be done on a priority basis.  In today's meeting, it was recommended to extend the tenure of the members of the CAMPA Steering Committee and Implementation Committee for one year. PCCF, Shri Sanjay Shukla was also present in the meeting today.

Officials said that along with compensatory afforestation from the ‘CAMPA mad’, various forest development works like, silviculture work, protection of forests, development of pastures for improvement of the habitat of wild animals, development and protection of fruit plantations and water sources in the forest area is being done to increase productivity of the forest area. And especially, ground water conservation work is being done to conserve water and maintain the ground water level in forest areas as well. Along with this, tree plantation and water catchment area development works are being done on the banks of the rivers to keep the nature of important rivers of the state intact.

Similarly, , forest roads are being constructed and upgraded to facilitate the movement in forest areas. Construction of buildings for the front line staff of the Forest Department and necessary facilities are being developed in the forest colonies. From the year 2019-20 to the year 2022-23 , work has been done under CAMPA in 27 thousand 308 hectare area. For the implementation of CAMPA works, a proposal of Rs 779 crore 37 lakh was sent to the Government of India under the second supplement in the year 2022-23, against which a budget of Rs 300 crore has been approved.

Under the habitat development of wild animals, in addition to the development of water sources from the Campa head, the work of pasture development has been done in a 4889-hectare area and fruit tree plantation work has been done in 582 hectares,. Apart from providing fodder to the wild animals through pasture development work in the forest areas, fodder will be made available to the nearby herds.

In this meeting organized through video conferencing, Additional Chief Secretary Panchayat and Rural Development Department Mr. Subrat Sahu, Principal Secretary Forest and Home Mr. Manoj Kumar Pingua, Secretary Tribal Development Mr. D.D. Singh, Secretary Revenue Shri N.N. Ekka, Chief Executive Officer, CAMPA Shri V. Srinivasa Rao and officers of Forest Department and other departments participated.

Bilaigarh : School children reached the Pawani helipad to bid farewell to the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel while he was returning from the Bhent Mulaqat program in Bilaigarh. When the Chief Minister reached the helipad, the children called him while shouting "Kaka-Kaka". The Chief Minister heard that and gladly approached the children to talk to them. He asked the primary and high school children about their studies and advised them to study well while giving his best wishes.

 An audio-video representation of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh’s glorious past to be presented on panels made of Corten steel

Balodabazar-Bhatapara tourism circuit commences

Sonakhan, TNINS 

In a bid to pay homage to Martyr Veer Narayan Singh and to develop the place of his birth and work,a grand open-air museum has been constructed by the district administration Balodabazar-Bhatapara at Sonakhan, which was inaugurated today by Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel. Apart from this, Mr. Baghel also inaugurated the Balodabazar-Bhatapara tourism circuit. This tourism circuit will be an amalgamation of Giroudpuri, the birth and workplace of Baba Guru Ghasidas, Sonakhan, the birthplace of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh,  and Damakheda, the famous spiritual place of the Kabir sect. Moreover, Turturia, Siddhkhol Falls, Balardem, Siddheshwar Temple,Palari and Shiva Temple of Narayanpur are also included in this tourism circuit. . It is noteworthy that various facilities will be made available to the tourists visiting this tourism circuit.

This museum built in Sonakhan will be the first of its kind in the state, where the biography of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh is being displayed through an audio-visual setup that will be presented in a special metal namely Corten steel. The biography of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh has been engraved on long and beautiful panels made of corten steel whose magnificence can be seen during the day as well as at night. The beautiful lighting effect adds to the beauty of this audio visual esperience . All the panels are fitted with an audio setup, through which Martyr Veer Narayan Singh’s story from birth to revolution and his sacrifice can be heard. This audio is available in Hindi, English and Chhattisgarhi language and visitors can set the audio language as per their choice.

It is worth mentioning that Corten steel has been used to create artifacts in various great projects in the country. It has been used in Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, Bihar Museum and numerous prestigious projects in many countries. There will also be arrangements for adequate parking space and the canteen will be operated by the self-help groups. Along with this, the entry to the museum will be paid for by the people coming here. This innovation to preserve a significant historical event will give a boost to tourism and will lead to employment generation as well

 Raipur 20 December 2022/ TNINS 

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel distributed assistive devices to the specially-abled beneficiaries during his 'Bhent Mualqat' programme organized at Gram Panchayat Sarsinwa of Bilaigarh assembly constituency today. He distributed tricycles to Smt. Ganeshi Banjare, Shri Puniram Khunte, Shri Shiv Chauhan and Shri Nageshwar Nishad of Bilaigarh and Shri Samaru Chhadiya, Shri Meva Shrivas, Shri Meghnath Sahu and Shri Puniram Sidar of Bhatgaon and crutches to Shri Fekuram Patel and Shri Amritlal Patel.

Handed over caste certificates to children

Chief Minister handed over caste certificates to four children of SC category including Moksh Ratnakar, Hansika Ratnakar, Bidis Ratnakar, and Ankita Khatkar, and six children belonging to OBC category including Durga Jaiswal, Chitresh Das, Umang Das, Himanshi, Lian and Kashish.

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Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel reached village Sonakhan under Bilaigarh assembly constituency of Balodabazar district as a part of his 'Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan'.

Chief Minister Shri Baghel offered flowers at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh's burial place and paid floral tributes to his life-size statue.

On this occasion, he welcomed Kunjal Singh Dewan, Smt. Bal Kunwar Singh, the descendants of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh with a shawl and 'Shriphal'.

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A photo exhibition showcasing the schemes and achievements of the State government in the last four years under the able leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel attracted people in front of the collectorate premises here on Monday. The event, which was organized by the district Administration under the guidance of Collector Dr. Jagdish Kumar Sonkar, provides information about the various schemes launched and run by the state government for the welfare of all sections of society. The councilor of Khairagarh Municipality Mr. Sumit Tandiya visited the photo expo along with people.

Citizens are gaining information about the schemes of the state government very well with the photographs and appreciated the exhibition. People who visited the exhibition said that this exhibition is a medium to spread awareness among the people. This exhibition has photos mainly based on Godhan Nyay Yojana, Suraji Gaon Yojana, Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, Chhattisgarh Millet Mission, Forest Produce Purchase, 'Chhattisgarh Nyay ki Paribhasha', Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Kisan Nyay Yojana, Swami Atmanand Government English Medium School, Rajiv Yuva Mitan Club, Electricity Bill Half Scheme, Krishnakunj Yojana, Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Scheme. On this occasion, pamphlets and brochures based on government schemes including the monthly magazine Janman, published by the Public Relations Department, were distributed free of cost.

 The state government also believes in  inclusive development and works for all sections of the society 

Announced one crore rupees for various demands of the society

Programs of Satnam Samaj in Bhilai

Durg, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Baghel while addressing the program organised to mark the birth anniversary of Baba Ghasidas ji,said that"Baba Guru Ghasidas ji has always believed in the philosophy of equality and we also take inspiration from Baba's message of Mankhe Mankhe ek saman. The state government considers everyone as equal and has worked towards development of everyone in the society by treading on the path of Nyay and truthfulness."  The Chief Minister further said that  Baba Saheb's work is also based on this message of equality. Similarly, we have also made arrangements for reservation in class III and class IV appointments in the districts on the basis of census.

Chief Minister Mr. Baghel

 was addressing the program organized in Bhilai to mark the birth anniversary of Baba Guru Ghasidas ji. The Chief Minister further said that our government believes in the inclusive development of the state,be it farmers, laborers,youth,women. We have always followed the teachings of great men like Guru Ghasidas ji. The Chief Minister also said that the message of Guru Ghasidas ji was to establish equality in the society, we have kept his message at the center of our governance. We have made sure that there should be no discrimination against anyone and there should be holistic development of all sections of the society, we are working according to this constitutional spirit and the path shown by great men.

  In his address on this occasion, the Home Minister Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu said that Baba Saheb's philosophy of equality theough mankhe and mankhe ek saman talks deeply about our social harmony. The policies of our Chhattisgarh government are also made to work in this direction. In his address, Urban Administration Minister Dr. Shivkumar Dahria said that Baba Guru Ghasidas gave the message of following the truth. This message is a guide for all. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also announced to give one crore rupees for various demands of the society. MLA Mr. Devendra Yadav, Mayor Mr. Neeraj Paul, President of District Cooperative Bank Mr. Rajendra Sahu and office bearers of the society were also present on this occasion.

 New Prayas Schools to be opened in various Divisions for children of the Scheduled Castes and OBC section

E-library to be established at the cost of Rs 50 lakh in the Post-Matric Boys' Hostel  of Pension Bada, Raipur

"Guru Baba Ghasidas Ji's message of 'Mankhe Mankhe Ek Samaan' will always be relevant for the society", said Chief Minister in his message on the occasion of Ghasidas Jayanti

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr Bhupesh Baghel has unveiled a major gift for the students of the Scheduled Castes and OBC sections.  Mr. Baghel has announced the  opening of new Prayas Schools in all the regional headquarters of the state.   Moreover, separate hostels will be established for these sections. In addition, an e-library will be established at the cost of Rs 50 lakh at the Post-Matric Boys'Hostel, Pension Bada in capital city Raipur by Municipal Corporation Raipur. 

In his address to the Guru Ghasidas Jayanti program organized at Government Model Post-Matric Schedule Caste Boys Hostel in Pension Bada, Chief Minister Mr Bhupesh Baghel said that Guru Ghasidas ji was a saint who gave the message of 'Mankhe Mankhe Ek Samaan' for upliftment of the society. Besides, he also gave the message of equality, harmony, unity and love to eradicate the social evils prevalent at that time. He added that Guru Ghasidas ji was the only sain who gave discourses in Chhattisgarhi. 

Chief Minister said that it doesn't matter where a person comes from, or to which religion or community a person belongs. It is the quality education and the moral values that enhances personality of a person and helps in achieving success in life. Chhattisgarh Government is making consistent efforts to provide quality education to children. He said that we have reopened 260 schools in Bastar. 279 Swami Atmanand Schools have been opened to provide quality English medium education to children. Our Government has started recruitment  of teachers on the largest scale after 1998. He sanctioned Rs 1000 crore  for renovation of the buildings of schools, hostels, and ashrams. He also mentioned about Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhumihin Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana of Chhattisgarh Government.

The program was also addressed by Urban Body and Labour Minister Dr Shiv Daharia and Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Chandradev Rai. On the occasion, Mayor Raipur Municipal Corporation Mr Ejaz Dhebar, Speaker Pramod Dubey and a large number of students were present.

  Work is being done expeditously,people will get relief from frequent traffic jams in the area

Raipur TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the railway over bridge of Mahasamund Tumgaon Road today by cutting the ribbon of the overbridge during the statewide Bhent Mulaqat programme. On this occasion, Minister in-charge of Home and District Mr. Tamradhwaj Sahu, Parliamentary Secretary and MLA Mahasamund Mr. Vinod Chandrakar were also present.

It is noteworthy that the much awaited Tumgaon overbridge was very significant for the general public and with the construction of this railway bridge, the residents of the city will not be hindered by the frequent problems of traffic jams and will be able to commute swiftly. The people of the district, especially the daily commuters from Tumgaon and Mahasamund, will be significantly relieved from this. At present, due to the closure of the railway gate, a situation of frequent jams was created. But with the  construction of railway overbridge, they will get relief from this and commuter's time will also be saved.

With the construction of Tumgaon railway overbridge, Mahasamund's population of more than 35 thousand  will get convenience of smooth commute. According to the information recieved by officials,the overbridge will be completed at a cost of 40 crores. The amount of land acquisition is separate and not included in this.  The total length of the overbridge is 616 meters and the width is 15 meters. Railway crossing is 294 meters towards Mahasamund and 248 meters towards Tumgaon and the length of railway crossing is 74 meters.

 Mahasamund TNINS 

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel said that the government has formed because of people's faith in our welfare policies. Soon after taking the oath, our first decision was to waive off loans of farmers. Shri Rahul Gandhi gave us 10 days' time for the same. We did it in 10 hours.

People have reposed their faith in us, we have 71 seats in the legislative assembly now. The state government has taken major decisions in the interest of the farmers.

We gave the highest price for agricultural produce in the country. Oilseeds and pulses are also being purchased at the support price.

Farmers are getting the instalments of the schemes on time and will give the fourth instalment before March 31.

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 Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel reached Gram Panchayat Sirpur under the Mahasamund Assembly constituency for Bhent-Mulaqat

He started the program by garlanding a photograph of Chhattisgarh Mahtari and by singing the state song.

According to the Chief Minister, Sirpur once served as Chhattisgarh's capital and was a hub for trade and education. This is where Buddhist monks congregate. Additionally, it served as a hub for commerce and trade. This place has a long and rich history. Ayurvedic medicine and education have traditionally been centered on trade.

Numerous monks must have meditated in this revered location. This has been Nagarjuna's abode.

How many visitors from so many different cultures must there have been? The very thought of this exhilarates the mind, he said.

As per Chief Minister Mr. Baghel, when the government was established four years ago, we made promises to the farmers that we would forgive their loans and cut the electricity bill by half.

The scheme was introduced for landless laborers for the first time in the nation. We also completed tasks that we had not even agreed to complete while keeping in mind the demands of the state.

Have invested in schemes like Chattisgarh ke Chaar Chinhari "Narva, Garva, Ghurva, aur Bari", which successfully brought water to the farms.

We headed towards Mantralay as soon as the government was established and made the decision to waive the loan. It was decided to purchase paddy for Rs. 2500, the support price.

We are giving installments to farmers every year under Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Yojana. The fourth installment of this scheme will be received before March 31, before the end of the financial year.

The Chief Minister states that since we increased the number of societies, there are now more than 2000 societies.

Farmers no longer need to travel far because there are 2500 paddy procurement centers. Gunny bags are offered, and payment is received within three days.

Mahasamund , 15 December 2022 TNINS 

Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel addressed a press conference at Bagbahara Rest House as a part of his 'Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan' today. 

Addressing the media persons, he said that everyone is getting the benefit of the Nyay Yojana. People have got relief from availing the benefits of the schemes run by the state government.

He said that a target has been set to procure one crore ten lakh metric tonnes of paddy this year. 

He said that locals and producers are getting benefitted from the millet plants started by the state. This is also boosting employment at the local level. 

People across the state are saying that migration has been curbed with the commencement of income-generating activities in Gauthans. 

Remarkable work is being done in the health sector, and schemes like Haat Bazar, and Slum Swasthya Yojana are being implemented.

42 lakh people are taking advantage of the Bijli Bill Half Yojana.

Pulses are being procured at support prices in the state. 

There is an increase in the demand for English medium schools. People are availing benefits of various government schemes. The work of issuing public documents has also been simplified.

The state government making consistent efforts to reduce the distance between the administration and the public.

We have also chalked out plans for the welfare of Tendupatta collectors. The government and administration are working in the interest of the people.

He announced the opening of a college in Komakhan.

He announced a financial grant of Rs 20 lakh for Patrakar Bhawan.

 District administration gave instructions to the company

Collector and the SP held a discussion with the Royal Infra Company and asked them to take responsibility of the girl child

Royal Infra, the company engaged in construction of the Kumhari flyover, will provide Rs.15 lakh for the education and other needs of Annu Dewangan, a victim who lost her both parents in the Kumhari flyover accident. District Collector Mr. Pushpendra Kumar Meena and District SP Dr. Abhishek Pallav discussed with the management of the company in this regard and asked them to take responsibility of the girl child for her education and other needs. Officials told the management that the contract has conditions to take care of all safety measures that are needed during the flyover construction. The negligence of the company led to a serious accident. In this very unfortunate accident, the girl lost her parents. The company should bear the expenses of her upbringing. After discussion, the management now will provide an amount of Rs.15 lakh. The company management will provide a cheque of Rs 15 lakh to the family members of Annu on Thursday in the presence of Collector Mr.Pushpendra Kumar Meena and SP Dr. Abhishek Pallav on the Collectorate premises.

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The black pepper vines planted in the forest area of the Kondagaon district now have started developing fruits called peppercorns. The cultivation of black pepper was started on an experimental basis in Kondagaon. In forest areas, black pepper plants were planted near sal trees and their vines were climbed on sal trees.

DFO of South Kondagaon Forest Division said that in the years 2006-07 and 2008-09, an amount of Rs 8.80 lakh and Rs 7.90 lakh respectively received from the Chhattisgarh State Medicinal Plants Board for cultivating black pepper in the forests area under Dahikonga range. With this amount under the agricultural experiment, in the year 2006-07, 7000 vines of black pepper were planted over trees and in the year 2008-09, 15000 thousand vines of black pepper were planted. In the year 2014-15, Rs.13 lakh was received for preparing one lakh saplings of black pepper, which will be used for distribution to the villagers by Kopabeda Nursery in the Kondagaon area. Both these projects were started experimentally for the cultivation of black pepper.

  On the occasion of the completion of four years of government, Chief Minister  Mr. Bhupesh Baghel will address the public.

 As part of Gaurav Divas 2017, Gauthans of the state, paddy purchase centers, and farmers will participate in the event.

 Tendupatta collection centers and cooperative societies will host a variety of events.

 The Chief Secretary reviews preparations for the Chhattisgarh Gaurav Divas.

 Raipur 14 December 2022/ TNINS 

In recognition of the completion of four years of government in Chhattisgarh under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, December 17 will be observed as Chhattisgarh Gaurav Divas. The Chief Minister will also address the public on this day. On the day of Gaurav Divas, programs will be organized in Gauthans, cooperative society complexes, paddy purchase centers, Tendupatta collection centers, office sites of forest produce management committees, haat-bazaars, wards of urban bodies of all the districts. In these programs, people will be given information about the achievements and will also get information about the public welfare schemes and programs of the Chhattisgarh government in the last four years.

 At a video conference held today at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan, Chief Secretary Shri Amitabh Jain briefed the Divisional Commissioners, Collectors, District Panchayat Chief Executive Officers, Forest Divisional Officers, and senior officials involved with these activities about the Gaurav Diwas and provided the required guidance in this regard. On Gaurav Diwas, events will be held starting at 11 am in all Gauthans, Tendupatta collection centers, and in urban area wards,  starting at 3 pm in the areas of the Primary Cooperative Society and paddy purchase centers.

 Participants of the program that will be held in Gauthan will include the chairman and members of the Gauthan committee, farmers from the village, landless workers, people's representatives, members of local bodies, members of the Rajiv Yuva Mitan Club, and local residents. Public representatives and local citizens will participate in the program organized at the ward level in urban areas. Gaurav Divas will also be organized in tendu Patta collection centers and in village markets in forest areas. On the day of the Gaurav Divas in Tendupatta collection centers, information about the achievements of the government will be given in Haat Bazars along with information about the schemes being run for the farmers and laborers. Similarly, by inviting farmers to primary cooperative societies and paddy purchase centers, they will be given information about major agricultural schemes of the government such as the Byaj Mukt Rin Yojana, Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, etc.

 PCCF Mr. Sanjay Shukla and Commissioner of Public Relations Mr. Dipanshu Kabra attended the meeting through video conferencing. Secretary, Tribal and General Administration Department, Mr. D.D. Singh, Secretary, of the Agriculture Department, Dr. Kamalpreet Singh, Secretary, of the Forest Department, Mr. Prem Kumar, and officers of other departments were present in the meeting.

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14 December 2022/ The Medical Education Department of the state government has suspended Dr Manju Ekka, a gynaecologist at the hospital attached to Rajmata Smt. Devendra Kumari Singhdeo Government Medical College Ambikapur with immediate effect for showing negligence in allocated work. She has been suspended in connection with the death of patient Smt. Subuktara, husband Shri Israfil, was referred from Pratappur in the hospital affiliated with the Medical College, on November 29, in a case related to high-risk pregnancy. Despite receiving information from the hospital during her on-call duty in the hospital, she did not promptly discharge her official duties and responsibilities.

In the preliminary inquiry report received on December 01 regarding the incident, it was found that Dr Manju Ekka has shown extreme negligence in discharging her official duties. This act is a clear violation of Rule 3 of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965. She has been suspended with immediate effect under Rule 9 (a) of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1966 for showing negligence in allocated work. Her headquarters has been fixed as office Civil Surgeon-cum-Chief Hospital Superintendent, District Hospital, Surajpur and she will be eligible for subsistence allowance as per rules during the suspension period.