Chief Minister reaches Khisora village of Sihawa assembly constituency under Dhamtari district

CM announced to start a sub-divisional officer revenue link court in Magarlod

CM announced to upgrade Karelibadi as a sub-tehsil

CM announced to build a Mini stadium in Khisora ground

Raipur, TNINS 

Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel reached Khisora village of the Sihawa assembly constituency under the Dhamtari district as a part of his mammoth public interaction drive ‘Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan’. He directly interacted with the villagers and took information about the implementation of the welfare schemes of the state government at the ground level. Addressing the villagers on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that he is fulfilling the promise he had made to the public. He further said that he has come to Khisora to meet the people and asked about their well-being. He said that Dhamtari is the largest producer of paddy and grains and has a maximum number of rice mills.

Referring to the farmer-friendly schemes, the Chief Minister said that as soon as the government was formed, we first waived the loans of the farmers. Chhattisgarh is the first state where farmers are getting Rs.2500 per quintal price of paddy including support price and input subsidy. He said that till now 3 instalments of Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana have been transferred to the bank accounts of beneficiaries and, the fourth instalment will be released before 31st March. The Chief Minister asked about paddy procurement, gunny bags, weighing, paddy lifting and payment. He said that they are fulfilling all the promises they have made. The Chief Minister said that the state government has decided to give 35 kg of rice to one family. The process of making everyone’s ration card is in progress. He took information about the ration card from the villagers.

Chief Minister Shri Baghel commenced the ‘Bhent-Mulaqat’ programme by garlanding the portrait of Chhattisgarh Mahtari. The state song "Arpa Pari Ke Dhar" was also played and sung on the occasion. Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Anila Bhediya, MLA Dr. Lakshmi Dhruv were also present on this occasion.

Shobharam built his house from Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana’s money

During the meeting, the Chief Minister asked the villagers whose loan was waived off. In response, hundreds of villagers raised their hands and said yes in one voice. Shobharam Sahu of village Channa told that he has 3 acres of land, his Rs.50 thousand loan was waived off, and he used the amount of the third instalment of Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana to build a house. He arranged the function of his grandson’s naming ceremony with money received under this scheme. Praising the arrangements made for paddy procurement, he thanked the Chief Minister and said that the farmers are now happy.

Farmers no need to rely on moneylenders, they are now turning to banks

Kamlesh Nishad of Khisora village said he owns 4.25 acres of land and that a loan of Rs 49 thousand had been waived off. Within two days of selling paddy, money was deposited into the account. The Chief Minister asked him about the money he received from the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana. Kamlesh said that he used this amount to purchase a Super Splendor vehicle and, he will inaugurate his new bike at his in-law's place. Meanwhile, Kamlesh said that the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana has benefited farmers. Previously, they use to go to moneylenders during festivals; now, they go to banks.

Pyarelal said that he is getting the benefit of the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Bhumiheen Krishi Majdoor Nyay Yojana. He praised this scheme. Somesh Kumar Yadav of village Khisora told that he sold 215 quintals of cow dung, and earned Rs.65 thousand. He is managing the expenses of his children’s education with money and praised Godhan Nyay Yojana. A member of the women's SHGs told that by manufacturing vermicompost, her group earned an income of Rs.2 lakhs. Krishna Kumar earned Rs.57 thousand 770 by selling cow dung. He built a house by selling cow dung and used the amount to get treatment when he fell sick. Rukhmani told that the doctor in Haat Bazar Clinic gives free treatment. She is taking treatment for a year. She praised the plan. The Chief Minister also asked about the Khubchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana, Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana and Forest Lease from the villagers.

Vimal Netam told that he has got land of 1 acre 60 decimals on lease. He also sells paddy on lease. He told that there is no Gauthan in the dependent village of Gram Panchayat. He also talked about making ‘aavarti charai’. He also requested that instead of procuring 15 quintals per acre paddy, 20 quintals should be procured. The Chief Minister told that his intention is to procure all paddy from the farmers and also the paddy of the rabi crop. He also said that the state government will purchase all paddy of both Kharif and Rabi seasons when they receive approval from the Government of India to produce ethanol from surplus paddy.

The Chief Minister asked about the caste certificate. Shubham told that he is facing difficulty in making a caste certificate as his land record is not available. The Chief Minister said that he need to get a proposal from the panchayat according to the rules for caste certificates. While being asked about the Rajiv Yuva Mitan Club Yojana, Ramkrishna Sahu said that under this scheme there is a total of 40 members of which 12 are females. The funds received under this scheme are used for sports, tree planting, village development, and panchayat assistance. He praised the scheme and said that the scheme is very good. Somesh Kumar of Khisora told that he is managing the household expenses by selling cow dung.

A woman from village Kapalphodi said that she has two and a half acres of land, and she cultivates vegetables in some parts of the land, but due to the sandy land production has come down. The Chief Minister informed that the government is planning to make ethanol from maize and sugarcane. Permission has been sought from the Government of India for the ethanol plant to be set up. When asked about caste certificates, Sunil Nagarchi said that a record of 50 years is needed for a caste certificate but his record is not available. The Chief Minister said that apply with a proposal from the Gram Sabha. He instructed Kurud SDM to inform about the update of Nagarachi caste's application this evening.

Announcements made by the Chief Minister in village Khisora of Sihawa assembly constituency

The Chief Minister made several announcements on the demand of villagers and public representatives in the village Khisora. He announced to start sub-divisional officer revenue link court in Magarlod two days a week, a sub-tehsil status to Karelibadi, construction of a high school in Khisora, construction of a new primary school building in Bastipara of Khisora, beautification of Khisora Bala Talab. He also announced for a new building of Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Society, construction of a community hall in Gram Panchayat Motimpur, solar dual pump to be set up at Budhigarh tourist place in Singpur area, Devgudi construction and repair work in Gram Panchayat Singpur and mini stadium in Khisora Maidan.