0 Health Minister directs to prepare an action plan for regular monitoring and inspection of IVF and surrogacy centres
00 PCPNDT and ART Acts will be strictly followed in the state, important instructions given in the meeting of the Health MinisterRaipur. A meeting of the State Supervisory Board was held under the chairmanship of Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal to improve the sex ratio in the state and better implementation of reproductive services. The meeting reviewed the effective implementation of the PCPNDT Act 1994 and the ART-Surrogacy Act 2021. MLAs Ms. Lata Usendi (Kondagaon), Mrs. Raimuni Bhagat and Mrs. Gomti Sai, along with Health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Amit Kataria, Education Commissioner Ritesh Agarwal and other members were present in the meeting.

During the meeting, Director of Epidemic Control, Dr. Surendra Pambhoi, provided information on the provisions of both Acts and the current status of their implementation in the state. The Health Minister directed that strict compliance with the PCPNDT and ART Acts be ensured in the state, so that illegal activities like sex selection can be completely stopped. Several important decisions were taken in the meeting to improve the sex ratio. Minister Shri Jaiswal directed that a detailed study be conducted of the three districts with the highest and lowest sex ratios in the state, so that the reasons for the disparity can be identified and corrective measures can be taken.
In view of the lack of sonography services in the state, Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal also directed that a maximum number of participants be included in the six-month training program for MBBS doctors, so that this facility can be made available even in remote areas.

It was also decided in the meeting that an action plan will be prepared for regular monitoring and inspection of IVF and surrogacy centres operating in the state, so that the concerned beneficiaries do not have to face unnecessary problems. Congratulating all the members present in the meeting, the Health Minister said that providing better reproductive health services to the poor and common people in the state is the priority of the government. In this sequence, it has been decided to start IVF facility soon in Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Raipur, so that needy couples can get free benefits.

00 Principal Secretary Barik inspected Goat Quarantine Centre and e-Goat Control Unit at Serikhedi in Raipur, appreciated it
Raipur. Principal Secretary Panchayat and Rural Development Mrs. Niharika Barik Singh inspected Goat Quarantine Centre and e-Goat Control Unit established under Project Aaja, operated as per the instructions of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, at CMTC Centre Serikhedi in Raipur and appreciated the work being done in the district. During this, Chief Executive Officer of Zila Panchayat Shri Kumar Biswaranjan gave detailed information about the working of the project and the benefits derived from it.During the inspection, Mrs. Champa Mandle, a beneficiary from village Kosrangi, said that under Project Aaja, she has received 10 goats and 2 rams, goat shed, medicines and technical support. This has increased her income and she has now become financially self-reliant and is contributing to the family expenses. It is noteworthy that Project Aaja is being operated under the guidance of Collector Dr. Gaurav Singh. After this, the Principal Secretary discussed with the Board of Directors and shareholders of Goat Agri Farmer Producer Company Limited, formed in Raipur, at the CMTC Training Center in Serikhedi and obtained information from the beneficiaries about the benefits being received from Project Aaja.

On this occasion, the Principal Secretary also issued several important state-level directives. He stated that successful models like Project Aaja should be expanded in five districts identified for goat rearing clusters, particularly in the Bastar division, along the lines of Raipur district. Additionally, livestock entrepreneurs working in Raipur should be given the opportunity to serve in these districts as master trainers. He also directed that the Serikheri center be developed as a model center, so that beneficiaries from other districts can come here for training and experience.

00 Use of Modern Technology in South East Central Railway
Raipur. South East Central Railway is continuously working towards adopting modern technologies to strengthen the safety, reliability and efficiency of operations. In this sequence, Raipur Division of South East Central Railway has started using drone technology with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make the monitoring and maintenance of railway electrical infrastructure more effective.

The Raipur Division's Electrical (TRD) department has deployed state-of-the-art drones to inspect overhead equipment (OHE) structures. This technology allows for detailed and precise inspections of OHE structures, fittings, and other electrical infrastructure from a height. Drones enable surveillance of many locations where traditional manual inspections are difficult or where detecting minor technical defects is challenging.High-quality images and videos obtained from drones are being analyzed using artificial intelligence-based tools. AI-based analysis is proving helpful in identifying potential technical faults faster and with greater accuracy. This allows for detailed inspection of various OHE components and fittings in a shorter timeframe, enabling timely corrective action.

Timely identification of faults can prevent potential major technical faults or breakdowns. This not only ensures the safety and reliability of rail operations but also significantly contributes to the smooth and uninterrupted operation of trains.
This initiative by South East Central Railway to adopt modern technologies is an important step towards further strengthening the monitoring, maintenance, and safety of railway infrastructure. This integration of AI and drone technology is proving to be helpful in modernizing railway operations and further strengthening safety standards. This initiative is the result of the able guidance and continuous encouragement of Mr. Tarun Prakash, General Manager, South East Central Railway, under whose guidance the Railways is continuously working towards strengthening safety, reliability, and operational efficiency by adopting innovative and modern technologies.

Raipur . In view of the fair to be held at Maa Bamleshwari Temple, Dongargarh during Chaitra Navratri, South East Central Railway has made special rail arrangements for the convenience of the devotees. Keeping in mind the increasing number of visitors to this fair to be held from March 19 to March 27, 2026, it has been decided to temporarily stop some trains, extend some trains and run a MEMU passenger special train.

According to the railway administration, like every year, a large number of pilgrims arrive in Dongargarh this time too. In view of this, special arrangements have been made to provide easy transportation for passengers.

According to information, train number 68742/68741 Gondia–Durg–Gondia MEMU Passenger is being temporarily extended to Raipur. The 68729/68730 Raipur–Dongargarh–Raipur MEMU Passenger has been extended to Gondia. Additionally, the 06886/06885 Dongargarh–Durg–Dongargarh MEMU Passenger Special train will also be operated.

The railway administration announced that some long-distance express trains will also be temporarily halted at Dongargarh station between March 19 and 27, allowing pilgrims to easily visit the Maa Bamleshwari Temple. The railway has urged passengers to take advantage of this facility.

Raipur . Village Industries Minister Gajendra Yadav's grant demands for the Village Industries Department for the year 2026-27, totaling ₹228 crore 84 lakh 90 thousand, were passed in the Assembly on March 13th. He stated that the state government is committed to strengthening the rural economy, in accordance with Prime Minister Modi's commitment and vision of a developed India.

Minister Yadav stated that the government's objective is to create new employment opportunities in rural areas by encouraging traditional weavers, artisans, and cottage industries, and to preserve traditional art and culture. Promoting

employment in rural areas
, Yadav stated that various beneficiary-oriented schemes are being implemented in the rural areas of the state through the Silk, Handloom, Handicrafts Development Board, Khadi and Village Industries Board, and the Clay Art Board. Through these schemes, approximately 315,350 people are being provided direct and indirect employment. The Minister

of the Silk Division,
Village Industries, informed that in order to promote the production and expansion of tussar silk in the state, a provision of Rs. 59 crore 82 lakh has been made under the Natural and Cultivated Tussar Cocoon Production Development Scheme in the year 2026-27. Through this scheme, a target of producing 21 crore 59 thousand tussar cocoons has been set in the state. To encourage the development and expansion of mulberry silk, a provision of Rs. 4 crore 25 lakh has been made under the Mulberry Silk Extension Program and Motivation Development Scheme. Along with this, a budget of Rs. 76 lakh has been kept in the year 2026-27 under the Training and Research Scheme, through which 1450 beneficiaries will be trained in modern techniques.

Handloom Division:
Under the Samagra Handloom Vikas Yojana, for the works like training of weavers of the state, availability of advanced looms, construction of workshop building, warehouse and design development, 1206 weavers were benefited by approving an amount of Rs. 5 crore 3 lakh 54 thousand till February 2026 in the year 2025-26. A provision of Rs. 5 crore 60 lakh has been made for this in the budget of the year 2026-27.

Weavers Workshop-cum-Housing Scheme:
Minister Yadav informed that to provide housing to homeless weavers, under the Weavers Workshop-cum-Housing Scheme, an amount of Rs. 4 crore 90 lakh has been approved till February 2026 in the year 2025-26 and 196 weavers have been benefited. A provision of Rs. 4 crore 90 lakh has also been made for the year 2026-27. Additionally, 47,640 weavers from 335 weaver committees are getting employment through government textile supplies. Meanwhile, sewing uniforms is providing additional employment to 23,052 women from 1,921 women's self-help groups.

Chhattisgarh Khadi and Village Industries Board
The Village Industries Minister informed that the Chhattisgarh Khadi and Village Industries Board is actively working to create employment through cottage industries in rural areas. Under the Chief Minister's Employment Generation Programme, projects worth Rs. 11 crore 3 lakh were approved for 502 units in the year 2024-25, out of which Rs. 3 crore 67 lakh 81 thousand was provided as grant assistance. A budget provision of Rs. 8 crore has been made for the establishment of family-based units in the year 2026-27.

Chhattisgarh Handicraft Development Board Minister Yadav informed that the Handicraft Development Board is working to promote the state's traditional crafts such as bell metal, iron craft, bamboo craft, wood craft, stone craft, tattoo craft, wall painting, tumba craft, terracotta craft, carpet craft and embroidery. A provision of Rs
. 3 crore 90 lakh has been made in the year 2026-27 to provide training, advanced equipment and machinery to the artisans.

Ekta Mall
Yadav stated that the PM Ekta Mall has been established in Raipur to promote the marketing of products based on the state's traditional art and culture and "One District One Product." A budget provision of ₹93 crore has been made for this in the year 2026-27.

Chhattisgarh Matikala Board
Village Industries Minister stated that in order to make the state's potters self-reliant, the Matikala Board is providing free electric potter's wheels to registered artisans. So far, 9,464 electric potter's wheels have been distributed. A budget provision of ₹3 crore has been made for this in the year 2026-27.

Glazing Unit
He stated that five glazing units are being operated in the state to enhance the value of clay craft products. A provision of ₹4.3 crore has been made for their operation and for the establishment of a new glazing unit in village Goriya, development block Kunkuri, district Jashpur.

Employment and preservation of culture through rural industries
Minister Yadav expressed confidence that the Village Industries Department will not only increase livelihood opportunities at the local level by strengthening the traditional cottage industries, handicrafts and rural employment and self-employment of the state, but will also play an important role in the preservation and promotion of the rich cultural heritage of the state.

00 Work on the widening and strengthening of a 36.40 km road will begin soon.
Raipur. The state government has approved a tender for the Nandghat-Mungeli road worth ₹112 crore 88 lakh 50 thousand. Following the tender approval, work on the widening and strengthening of this 36.40 km road will commence soon. Deputy Chief Minister and Public Works Minister Shri Arun Saw has directed the Executive Engineer of the Mungeli Division of the Public Works Department to complete the work within the contracted timeframe. He has also directed him to ensure that the road is constructed in accordance with specifications, paying special attention to quality.
The Public Works Department has directed the Executive Engineer to ensure the execution and supervision of the contracted work in accordance with departmental standards. This work will not be sublet to anyone else, and power of attorney will not be valid for the execution of the work. The state government has approved the tender on the condition that a bank guarantee for the additional performance security amount, valid for the entire duration of the work, is obtained from the contractor before the contract is signed.

00 The pending bill of Rs. 34,000 will be reduced to Rs. 9,000 after the discount, and only Rs. 150 will be required per installment: Amit Chimnani,
Raipur. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state spokesperson Amit Chimnani stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, the state government has taken the historic decision of implementing the Chief Minister's Electricity Bill Payment Solution Scheme-2026 to benefit lower- and middle-class families who are unable to pay their electricity bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic challenges. This decision will directly benefit more than 2.8 million consumers. Any consumer with a pending payment until March 31, 2023, will be eligible to benefit from this scheme.
Chimnani shared detailed details of this ambitious scheme through a demo presentation at a press conference held at the BJP office in the Ekatm Complex here on Friday. Chimnani stated that within the first few hours of the scheme's launch on March 12, approximately 5,000 consumers across the state joined the scheme. The scheme will remain in effect until June 30, 2026. Through this scheme, the government is providing consumers with a rebate of ₹758 crore. This initiative will prove to be a lifeline for consumers who were unable to pay their bills solely due to rising surcharges. Mr. Chimnani specifically mentioned the easy installment payment facility, stating that this scheme is not merely a formality; rather, the unprecedented arrangements made by the government to simplify the recovery of outstanding dues will motivate electricity consumers to take advantage. Under this scheme, a maximum of 60 installments have been fixed for amounts over ₹1 lakh, a maximum of 50 installments for amounts between ₹20,000 and ₹1 lakh, and a maximum of 40 installments for amounts under ₹20,000.
Up to 75 percent rebate on the principal amount, and full surcharge waiver,
Chimnani stated that under this scheme, BPL families will receive a maximum 75 percent rebate on the principal amount, and APL families will receive a 10 percent rebate. Both will receive a 100 percent surcharge waiver.
Benefits will be available through the More Bijli App or the electricity office.
To avail the scheme, consumers can join online through the More Bijli App and the CSPDCL's official website. They can also join through help centers established at the nearest electricity office. Additionally, special camps will be organized across the state to ensure the scheme's benefits reach the last person. 
Subsidy of Rs. 13,537 crore paid in two years for electricity matters.
BJP State Spokesperson Mr. Chimanani, while discussing the state government's grants for electricity consumers, said that in the year 2024-25, the government provided a grant of Rs. 7,513 crore under various schemes for BPL consumers. This includes the outstanding grant of Rs. 1,294 crore from the previous government's tenure. A provision of Rs. 6,480 crore was made in the budget for the year 2025-26, of which Rs. 6,024 crore has already been disbursed by the government. 
The Centre provided Rs. 210 crore and the state provided Rs. 76 crore for the PM Surya Ghar.
BJP State spokesperson Mr. Chimanani said that in the Prime Minister Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme, subsidy of Rs. 210 crore has been given by the Central Government and Rs. 76 crore by the State.
Be cautious of cyber frauds.
Mr. Chimanani said that avail the benefits of this scheme only through More Bijli App or your nearest electricity office, avoid becoming a victim of any kind of cyber fraud, avoid falling prey to any person and using any other medium to avail the benefits of this scheme of waiving pending electricity bills. BJP State spokespersons Pramod Sharma and Mrs. Shatabdi Pandey were also present during the press conference.

00 Bihan Yojana is improving families, taking loans to turn farming into a profitable business.
Raipur. The effective implementation of the Chhattisgarh government's Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihood Mission (Bihan) is bringing significant changes to the lives of women in rural areas. Dhaneshwari Sahu of Surguja district has not only become financially self-reliant but also serves as an employment provider for other villagers. A
journey from struggle to self-reliance
: Dhaneshwari Sahu, a resident of Gumgarkalan village panchayat in the Lakhanpur development block of Surguja district, explains that before joining the Jai Santoshi Maa Self-Help Group, her family's financial situation was challenging. Limited resources meant for their future were uncertain. However, after joining the group, her fortunes changed. Through the Bihan Yojana, she strengthened her livelihood through various activities. Today, she took a loan of ₹1 lakh from the group and used it as a fresh start. Dhaneshwari Sahu
turned farming into a source of income.
Using a loan, she began cultivating cucumbers using modern methods on one acre of land. The cost of cultivation was approximately 1 lakh rupees. Her hard work and dedication have resulted in a good crop yield. Currently, she sells the cucumbers produced on her farm in the Ambikapur market, where she receives a good market price of approximately 25 rupees per kilogram. Dhaneshwari Sahu explains that her financial situation was previously very weak, but after joining the self-help group, her identity has changed. Today, she stands confidently on her own feet and is becoming self-reliant. She is
also becoming a support for others.
Dhaneshwari's success is not limited to her own income. Today, she provides employment to two to four local laborers on her farm. Her husband, Santosh Sahu, also fully supports her in this work. The family, which once struggled on its own, is now providing employment for other villagers. Dhaneshwari Sahu expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai for her economic progress and social recognition, saying that through the government's Bihan scheme, millions of rural women are now getting the opportunity to live a respectable life.
Through the Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihood Mission, rural women are being provided with better livelihood opportunities by joining self-help groups, enabling them to become self-reliant and play an important role in the development of society.

00 Health Minister directs to prepare an action plan for regular monitoring and inspection of IVF and surrogacy centres
00 PCPNDT and ART Act will be strictly followed in the state, important instructions in the meeting of the Health Minister
Raipur. A meeting of the State Supervisory Board was held under the chairmanship of Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal to improve the sex ratio in the state and better implementation of reproductive services. The effective implementation of PCPNDT Act 1994 and ART-Surrogacy Act 2021 was reviewed in the meeting. MLA Ms. Lata Usendi (Kondagaon), Smt. Raimuni Bhagat and Smt. Gomti Sai along with Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department Amit Kataria, Commissioner of Education Ritesh Agarwal and other members were present in the meeting.

During the meeting, Director of Epidemic Control, Dr. Surendra Pambhoi, provided information on the provisions of both Acts and the current status of their implementation in the state. The Health Minister directed that strict compliance with the PCPNDT and ART Acts be ensured in the state, so that illegal activities like sex selection can be completely stopped. Several important decisions were taken in the meeting to improve the sex ratio. Minister Shri Jaiswal directed that a detailed study be conducted of the three districts with the highest and lowest sex ratios in the state, so that the reasons for the disparity can be identified and corrective measures can be taken.
In view of the lack of sonography services in the state, Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal also directed that a maximum number of participants be included in the six-month training program for MBBS doctors, so that this facility can be made available even in remote areas.

It was also decided in the meeting that an action plan will be prepared for regular monitoring and inspection of IVF and surrogacy centres operating in the state, so that the concerned beneficiaries do not have to face unnecessary problems. Congratulating all the members present in the meeting, the Health Minister said that providing better reproductive health services to the poor and common people in the state is the priority of the government. In this sequence, it has been decided to start IVF facility soon in Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Raipur, so that needy couples can get free benefits.

Raipur. The Chhattisgarh Government, Water Resources Department has approved ₹11 crore 8 lakh 31 thousand for the renovation and lining of three reservoirs in the Balodabazar-Bhatapara district. ₹4 crore 99 lakh 86 thousand has been approved for the renovation of the top works of the Kumhari Medium Reservoir in the Balodabazar development block and for the canal lining of the Bitkuli Minor and Bhatbhera Minor. After completion of the proposed works, irrigation facilities will be available in the fully developed area, including filling the shortfall of 200 hectares against the designed irrigation capacity of 420 hectares. 
Similarly, ₹3 crore 72 lakh 74 thousand has been approved for the renovation and canal lining of the Bagar Diversion Scheme in the Kasdol development block. After completion of the proposed works, irrigation facilities will be available in the fully developed area, including filling the shortfall of 82 hectares against the designed irrigation capacity of 97 hectares. Rs 2 crore 35 lakh 71 thousand has been approved for the renovation work of Kasdol Reservoir Scheme of Development Block-Kasdol. After completion of the proposed works, irrigation facility will be available in the fully designed area along with fulfilling the shortfall of 52 hectares against the designed irrigation capacity of 120 hectares. Administrative approval has been given to Chief Engineer Mahanadi Godavari Floodplain, Water Resources Department Raipur for carrying out the works of irrigation schemes.

Jashpurnagar . The mango hopper is a major pest of mango trees. It causes significant damage, particularly during the flowering stage. This insect sucks the sap from the leaves and buds, reducing fruit set.

According to information from the Horticulture Department, the disease is identified by the appearance of small green and brown insects on the buds and new leaves. The leaves and buds become sticky and develop a black mold. Flowers fall off and fewer fruits are produced.

For an effective solution, farmers should spray Azadirachtin 10,000 ppm at 1 ml per liter of water in the morning or evening. Spray 0.5 to 1 percent neem oil at 5 to 10 ml per liter of water.  

If the infestation is severe, spray one of these pesticides. Name of insecticide and quantity can be sprayed. These include Imidacloprid 0.3 ml per liter of water, Thiamethoxam 0.4 grams per liter of water, Lambda-cyhalothrin 1.0 ml per liter of water. Spraying 2-3 times at an interval of 10-15 days gives good control.

Additionally, trim dense tree branches to allow sunlight and air to penetrate, reducing the number of hopper species. Regularly clean the orchard. When the fruit reaches the size of a pea, begin light irrigation and maintain moisture.

Jashpurnagar . The Jashpur Forest Division provided immediate treatment to the injured elephant. The elephant is now safe and has moved towards the Dharamjaigarh Forest Division.

According to information received from the Forest Department, on March 11th, at around 7:00 a.m., a telephone call was received stating that a carcass of an elephant had fallen on the private land of farmer Mohar Sai Rathiya in Gayapara, a dependent village of Budhadand, under Beat Jhakkadpur of the Pathalgaon Forest Range. Upon receiving the information, the Forest Range Officer, along with the Pathalgaon Forest staff, immediately arrived at the scene and inspected the site.

During an on-site inspection, it was discovered that a male elephant had fallen on the private land of Mohar Sai Rathiya. At first glance, it appeared that one of the elephant's legs was unable to stand due to weakness. Considering the seriousness of the situation, the Forest Range Officer immediately informed senior officials.

In this regard, Divisional Forest Officer Jashpur Shashi Kumar immediately contacted the higher officials and informed them about the situation and necessary arrangements were made for the treatment of the elephant. After this, wildlife expert veterinary doctor Dr. Ajit Pandey from Ramkola of Surguja district reached Pathalgaon with his team and conducted a medical examination of the elephant. After the medical examination, Dr. Ajit Pandey provided the necessary treatment to the elephant. After the treatment, the condition of the elephant gradually improved and after some time the elephant got up from its place and went safely to Dharamjaigarh Forest Division.

During the incident, the Forest Department team maintained constant surveillance throughout the area and advised nearby villagers to maintain a safe distance to avoid any casualties or unwanted situations. Currently, the elephant has safely left the area and returned to the forest, and the situation is completely normal.

The Forest Department has appealed to the villagers of the area to remain alert during the presence of elephants, gather crowds and immediately give any kind of information to the Forest Department, so that necessary action can be taken in time.

Jashpurnagar -  Under the "Bihan" Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihood Mission Scheme, self-employment is being made available to poor women living in rural areas by organizing them into self-help groups and imparting them training.

Today, women are ready to take a new flight by joining the National Rural Livelihood Mission Bihan Yojana and moving towards self-employment and giving wings to their dreams.          

As per the vision of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, every possible effort is being made by the Panchayats at all three levels and the N.R.L.M team to empower and make women self-reliant.          

To promote financial inclusion in rural areas, the Reserve Bank of India introduced the Business Correspondent Model in 2006. Through this arrangement, banks ensured access to banking and financial services at the village level. Banks were required to engage banking correspondents. Subsequently, with the goal of providing doorstep access to banking services, the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, decided that Business Correspondents to be established by banks should be selected from among the members of self-help groups formed by the National Rural Livelihoods Mission.

In order to solve the problems faced in payments to the beneficiaries of various government schemes in the rural areas of Chhattisgarh state and to make the banking process convenient, the BC Sakhi model was formed by Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihood Mission (Bihan). Women of the rural areas of Janpad Panchayat Manora are setting an example of social and economic upliftment by joining self-help groups. A similar story is that of Baby Gupta, a member of the Adarsh ​​Self-Help Group of Gram Panchayat Sonkaryari, who is working as a BC Sakhi and is becoming self-reliant by working for livelihood promotion and economic improvement. Permanent positive change is coming from the initiative of National Rural Livelihood Mission Bihan Yojana.

Baby Gupta, a resident of Sonkaryari Gram Panchayat, Manora Development Block, joined a women's self-help group and earned the position of "BC Sakhi" in 2020-21. Despite facing difficulties in performing her duties as a BC Sakhi, Baby Gupta began handling banking transactions.

Working as a BC Sakhi, Baby Gupta handles transactions worth between 2.8 million and 3.5 million rupees each month. She earns between 8,000 and 11,000 rupees per month as commission for each transaction, which is a significant achievement. By 

Jashpurnagar . Disability certificates and UDID cards were made for the disabled people in the camp and applications related to various welfare schemes were also received. 

During the camp, applications were taken from disabled people for pension schemes, assistive devices, bus passes, loan facilities, and other schemes, including the Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme. Public representatives Pinky Gupta, District Panchayat member, former District Panchayat member Dinesh Gupta, Deputy Director of Social Welfare Dharmendra Sahu, Chief Executive Officer of District Panchayat Duldula Pushkar Patle, and Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. G.S. Jatra were also present on the occasion.

In the program, assistive devices were distributed to 20 disabled persons by the guests. These included hand-operated tricycles, wheel chairs, hearing aids, crutches and walking sticks. Along with this, disability certificates and UIDID cards were also provided to the eligible beneficiaries. A total of 130 disabled persons were registered in the camp. Out of these, certificates and UIDID cards were made for 52 disabled persons, while 16 cases were referred to the district hospital. Apart from this, 5 disabled persons applied for the loan scheme, 1 application was received for the Disabled Marriage Incentive Scheme, 10 applications were received for pension and 6 disabled persons received information related to pension. 

At the camp, 20 disabled people were provided with assistive devices, and one disabled person was identified for prosthetic limb fabrication. The Social Welfare Department stated that through such camps, certificates, UID cards, and benefits from various schemes are being made available to disabled people in one place, so they can easily access the benefits of government schemes.

Jashpurnagar. A review meeting of agriculture and related departments was held today in the District Panchayat meeting hall under the chairmanship of District Panchayat CEO Abhishek Kumar. The meeting reviewed preparations for the upcoming Krishi Kranti Expo and Kisan Mela, as well as discussed the progress of various departmental schemes in detail. 

In the meeting, the CEO reviewed the progress of AgriStake registration and directed officials to complete the pending farmer ID creation and registration work within 15 days. He also directed that pending registrations for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana be completed expeditiously. To promote water conservation and groundwater enrichment, he encouraged farmers to develop 5 percent water harvesting models (farm ponds) on their farms, so that rainwater can be harvested and irrigation facilities can be increased.

Guidelines given for successful organization of Krishi Kranti Expo and Kisan Mela: 

In the meeting, CEO Abhishek Kumar gave necessary guidelines for the successful organization of the upcoming Krishi Kranti Expo and Kisan Mela. He instructed to ensure wide publicity of this event up to the village level, to fill the application forms for farmer competitions, to form crop-wise agricultural clusters, to select leader farmers and to prepare for field visits for buyer companies. He said that all preparations for the expo should be completed in mutual coordination and in a timely manner and by connecting as many farmers as possible to this program, work should be done towards connecting them with modern agricultural techniques and the market.

Progressive farmers shared their experiences: 

Progressive farmers present at the meeting shared their experiences related to farming, marketing, and income. Senior farmer Garg explained the challenges faced in strawberry production, as well as the potential for Punjab Beauty pear and peach cultivation. Marigold producer Moti Banjara explained that marigold flowers can be stored for approximately 25 days after harvest. Similarly, fish farmer Basant shared that he earns approximately ₹5 lakh per year by farming fish through pond tanks on 4.5 acres. CEO Abhishek Kumar directed the formation of groups of fish farmers to promote fish farming in the district. Deputy Director of Agriculture M.R. Bhagat, Assistant Director of Agriculture Yogyata Singh, along with all the district's senior agricultural development officers and rural agricultural extension officers were present at the meeting.

Kanker. Large-scale water conservation work is underway in the hilly areas under the "More Village, More Water" campaign, aimed at arresting the district's declining groundwater levels and making villages water-sufficient. 3,443 water structures are being constructed in the district, primarily contour trenches, loose boulders, gabions, check dams, soak pits, and ponds. Their purpose is to increase groundwater levels by retaining maximum rainwater.
District Panchayat CEO Haresh Mandavi stated that approximately 43,500 trenches have been dug in the district so far through 58 contour trench projects. Work has been primarily carried out in the Kokanpur, Albera, Kapsi, and Dhanelikanhar gram panchayats. The plan has been developed using GIS technology based on the ridge-to-valley principle, allowing water flowing from the hills to be intercepted by the structures before reaching the valley. Trenches on hills – Contour trenches dug in lines of equal height on hill slopes allow rainwater to seep into the ground.

Raipur. As per the instructions of the Managing Director of Chhattisgarh State Forest Development Corporation, regular patrolling is being done in all the project divisions to prevent illegal felling of forests, encroachment and illegal excavation in the forest areas. In this sequence, the team of Kota Project Division, Bilaspur took action against illegal transportation of wood during patrolling. In compartment number P-1604 of Range Bhainsajar, 02 pieces of firewood of Palash species were being illegally transported in a Mahindra pickup vehicle. The Forest Department team caught the vehicle and confiscated the pickup vehicle number CG-05 AB-8843.

In this case, Case No. 80/3991, dated March 10, 2026, has been registered against the accused, Amrit Lal Dhiwar, son of Narottam Prasad Dhiwar, resident of Girjabandh, Navagaon, Tehsil Ratanpur, District Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), under sections 41(2)(b) and 52 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927. This action was taken under the leadership of Project Range Officer Vaibhav Sahu, under the guidance of Regional General Manager Abhishek Singh and Divisional Manager Satyadev Sharma. 
Assistant Project Range Officers Ashwani Mehra, Arun Kumar Singh, Toshpal Sahu, Govinda Verma, Range Officers Kaushalendra Pratap Singh, Kripananda Jogade, Kartikram Dhurve, and other staff members assisted in the operation. Managing Director Mr. Prem Kumar congratulated the team for this swift action against forest crimes. He also directed all officers and employees in the state to remain vigilant and take similar action to protect forest areas. He said that the role of officers and employees in forest protection and conservation will also be mentioned in the upcoming confidential report.