Raipur: Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday greeted the people on the state’s Foundation Day. “Our young Chhattisgarh is full of energy and confidence. By channelling its energy in the right direction, we have to make Chhattisgarh a model state,” he said. Steps have been taken to preserve and promote the culture of Chhattisgarh, as well as implement an accessible and smooth administration system.
Strengthening the rural economy is one of the priorities so that people can get better employment near their homes. For this purpose, Suraji Gaon Yojana and Godhan Nyay Yojana were started, Baghel pointed out. He said more than 2-and-a-half lakh villagers, farmers and women are benefitting from the purchase of cow dung for Rs 2 per kg and the manufacture of organic manure. To provide financial support to the farmers, input subsidy is being given through Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana. About 22 lakh farmers are assisted amounting to Rs 5,702 crore in 4 instalments. To further the empowerment of women, along with waiving off timeless loans of about Rs 13 crore given to self-help groups from Mahila Kosh, their loan limit has also been increased so that women can start their work afresh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the people of Chhattisgarh a happy state formation day. On Twitter, he expressed his best wishes to the people of Chhattisgarh and wrote,” the state is recognized for its folk music, dancing, culture, and history and he hoped it would set new standards of achievement.”