Raipur . Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, numerous schemes are being implemented for the welfare of workers and their families. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh distributed funds totaling over 2.5 crore rupees to over 6,000 workers' families under the Scholarship Scheme, Bicycle Assistance Scheme, and Sports Promotion Scheme at a program held at his residence today. 

Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh said that the implementation of the Labour Welfare Board and welfare schemes for workers in the unorganized sector began during his tenure as Chief Minister and has progressed significantly. Millions of workers in the state have benefited from these schemes. Praising the Board's affordable food scheme, he said that the Welfare Board has made revolutionary progress in the labor sector by implementing schemes covering the entire continuum from birth to death. At the start of the program, Board Chairman Yogesh Dutt Mishra, while highlighting the 14 welfare schemes implemented by the Chhattisgarh Labour Welfare Board across the state for the welfare of workers, said that the Labour Welfare Board stands shoulder to shoulder with workers to help them in every situation and provide them social security. He added that over 2.5 crore rupees have been provided to thousands of workers in the organized sector under the Scholarship Scheme, Bicycle Assistance Scheme, and Sports Promotion Scheme. Divisional Welfare Commissioner Ajitesh Pandey, former president Mohan Anti, Ramakrishna Dhiwar, Ravi Shankar Singh, Radheshyam Gupta, Kamal Boss and workers from various industries were present in the program. 

Raipur  - The Bastar region has achieved another historic milestone in the pursuit of peace, trust, and development. Under the "Puna Margem - Rehabilitation to Regeneration" initiative in Dantewada district, a total of 63 Maoists, including 36 with rewards, comprising 18 women and 45 men, have pledged to renounce violence and join the democratic and development mainstream. This is not just a surrender, but a decisive change for the future of Bastar.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai said on this occasion that this achievement is a direct result of the strong will of the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the clear, multi-pronged security and development strategy of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. He said that this incident is proof that "dialogue and development, not guns, are the lasting solution."

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that due to the Chhattisgarh government's sensitive rehabilitation policy, precise security strategy, and good governance-based administrative approach, Naxalism has now reached its final stage. The Maoist network is being effectively dismantled, and basic amenities like roads, electricity, education, health, employment, and digital connectivity are rapidly reaching remote areas of Bastar.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the surrendered youth will be provided with proper arrangements for dignified rehabilitation, skill training, livelihood and social rehabilitation by the government so that they can become self-reliant citizens and establish themselves permanently in the mainstream of the society. He said that Bastar is now becoming a land of future, not fear – where peace, good governance and development are together laying the foundation of a golden tomorrow.

Raipur . Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal today conducted a surprise inspection of the 50-bed Urban Community Health Center located on the Ayurvedic Hospital campus in Raipur, the capital. The primary purpose of this visit was to assess the quality of healthcare facilities available to patients at the hospital and to make Ayurvedic medicine more effective for the general public. 

During the inspection, the Health Minister closely observed various departments of the hospital and obtained detailed information about the available resources and the treatment services being provided to patients. He also interacted with the doctors, health workers, and other staff deployed there. He stated that improving treatment and expanding health resources is a priority of the government, so that patients can directly benefit.

Raipur. State's Commerce, Industry, Labour and Excise Minister Shri Lakhanlal Devangan attended the New Year and family reunion function of Dhivar Samaj Trust in Korba. Recently, this program was completed with great enthusiasm in Junior Recreation Club, SECL Manikpur Korba. The program was started by lighting a lamp in front of the idol of Lord Shri Ramchandra Ji, after which all the guests were welcomed with shawl and Shriphal. Mayor Smt. Sanju Devi Rajput was the special guest in the program with great presence

In his address, Minister Dewangan stated that every community's participation is crucial to the development of the state and nation. When a community progresses, the country becomes strong. The Dhivar community follows the ideals and thoughts of Lord Shri Ram, the Supreme Being, and she has always received the love, cooperation, and support of this community. 
Mayor Mrs. Rajput stated that this event served as a beautiful example of social unity, cultural harmony, and family harmony. This New Year and family reunion celebration proved to be an inspiring opportunity to unite the community, strengthen mutual brotherhood, and move forward with renewed energy. Councilors Narendra Dewangan and Prafull Tiwari of the Korba Municipal Corporation were also present at the event. Councilor Narendra Dewangan stated that when every community advances on the path of education, organization, and service, the state and country reach new heights. This event is an inspiring initiative towards strengthening social unity, family harmony, and cultural values

On this occasion, the talents of the society doing excellent work in various fields were honored and best wishes were given for a bright future. In the program, a colorful cultural program was presented by the children of the society in which everyone was especially impressed by the dance of the small children and they were also honored on the stage. All the guests were presented with mementos by the Trust to cherish this memorable moment forever. In the end, all the guests expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome and affectionate greetings extended by the society.

Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai participated in the Aadi Lokotsav Parv-2025 organized in Goa. 

 Raipur-Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai today attended the "Aadi Lokotsav" festival-2025 held at Adarsh ​​Gram Amon, Ponguinim, Goa. Addressing the gathering, he congratulated and wished all participants. Goa's Arts and Culture Minister, Dr. Ramesh Tawdekar, was present at the event. Praising the organization of the "Aadi Lokotsav," Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai said that this folk festival is a vibrant celebration of connecting with the country's ancient culture, symbolizing India's folk-cultural consciousness. He said that India is a country of villages, and villages are our soul. The culture of villages is the culture of the country, and it is essential to keep it alive through folk songs, folk dances, traditional instruments, and traditions. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the Goa government has been working to keep this cultural consciousness alive for the past 25 years, which is commendable. He expressed confidence that the Adi Lokotsav will be held in an even grander and more extensive format in the coming years. Paying homage to Lord Birsa Munda, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai stated that tribal history has been incredibly glorious. At the young age of 25, Lord Birsa Munda challenged the British and created history with his indomitable courage. He noted that there are many great men from the tribal community who have not received their due place in the country's history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked to bring respect and recognition to tribal warriors across the country. Recalling the sacrifice of Rani Durgavati, Chief Minister Sai said that she was a great heroine of the tribal community. Prime Minister Modi has given permanent form to her glory by constructing a magnificent museum in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, which is an indelible memorial of her bravery and sacrifice. In his address, Chief Minister Sai specifically recalled the contributions of tribal warriors from Chhattisgarh. He stated that Chhattisgarh is home to approximately 32 percent of the tribal population, and that 14 tribal leaders from here sacrificed their lives for the nation's independence. He added that great men like Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh, Veer Gundadhur, and Gend Singh fought against the British and sacrificed their lives for the nation's independence. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh was hanged by the British at Jai Stambh Chowk in the capital, Raipur. Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Digital Museum has been constructed in Naya Raipur to preserve the memory of these tribal heroes and to convey the story of their sacrifice to the next generation. This is the country's first digital museum.It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Chhattisgarh Foundation Day. Chief Minister Shri Sai also invited all those present at the Adi Lokotsav to visit Chhattisgarh and visit this digital museum. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that there could be no greater pride for the tribal community than to have a daughter of the tribal community occupy the highest office in the country, His Excellency the President. He said that the appointment of a tribal woman as Chief Minister in a state like Chhattisgarh is a testament to Prime Minister Shri Modi's inclusive thinking. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai, citing initiatives like the Dharti Aaba Tribal Village Utkarsh Abhiyan and the Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana, said that the central government is committed to the overall development of the tribal community. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai recalled the contributions of respected Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said that it was during his tenure that the Ministry of Tribal Welfare was established for the first time in the country, through which large-scale budgets and schemes are being implemented for the development of more than 12 crore tribal citizens. He said that he considered it a privilege to have had the opportunity to work with Prime Minister Modi as a Cabinet Minister during his first term. Chief Minister Sai said that Chhattisgarh was once known as a Naxalite-affected state, but today that situation is rapidly changing. He said that the backbone of Naxalism has been broken, and the state has now entered a new era of peace, development, and investment. Industries are now coming to areas that previously lacked investment. He said that under the new industrial policy, Chhattisgarh has received investment proposals worth more than ₹8 lakh crore, shaping a new direction for the state's economic future. 

0- Thanks to Rotary-affiliated entrepreneurs for their employment and charitable work  

Raipur. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai inaugurated the Cosmo Expo-2026, organized by the Rotary Club of Raipur Cosmopolitan (Rotary Cosmo Foundation) at Shriram Business Park on Friday evening. MP Brijmohan Agarwal was also present on the occasion. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and other guests were welcomed with Panthi dance. After inspecting the stalls, as soon as the guests took their seats on the stage, Ganesh Vandana was presented by the girls of Kopalwani and Chinhari. After that, the guests were welcomed by lighting lamps and presenting bouquets. The CM also honored 25 women entrepreneurs.  

Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai called on the Rotary Club to support Raipur in becoming Central India's largest business hub. He thanked them for not only earning money but also contributing significantly to employment and service delivery. Chhattisgarh's new industrial policy is benefiting the region's industries and businesses. He also sought Rotarians' support for Vision 2047, emphasizing "Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas." MP Brijmohan Agrawal expressed his happiness that the Cosmo Expo offers everything for everyone. Today, Chhattisgarh has seen an investment of eight lakh crore rupees, demonstrating the state's progress. He credited Chief Minister Sai's leadership for this. The MP also urged Rotarians to take the initiative to support and guide other organizations in adopting impoverished settlements. Let us tell you that the Cosmo Expo, organized from 9th to 12th January, includes more than 300 stalls of real estate, architecture, interior, automobiles, electronics, banking, education, technology, lifestyle, food and entertainment. Stalls of government departments include Public Relations Department, Women Child Development and Social Welfare Department, Handicrafts, Chhattisgarh Housing Board, CSIDC and Chhattisgarh Tourism. In this expo, special gifts worth up to Rs 20 lakh are available for the visitors, which will be given through lucky draw during these four days.

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 On the opening day of the Cosmo Expo, an eye ambulance provided by the Rotary Club of Raipur Cosmopolitan was donated in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and Member of Parliament Brijmohan Agrawal. Chief Minister Sai congratulated the Rotarians for this humanitarian initiative. The Rotary Club of Raipur Cosmopolitan, while participating in social causes, also plays a vital role in the medical field, and this is part of that initiative. The primary purpose of this inauguration is to provide facilities in remote areas where people cannot afford eye exams and primary treatment. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, this is a mobile eye clinic that performs microscopic examinations of the external and internal parts of the eye. After the examination, patients requiring further treatment are referred to a hospital. Present on the occasion were Mr. Ramlalji, Mr. Amit Jaiswal, Mr. Rakesh Chaturvedi, Club President, Mr. Manoj Agrawal, Club Secretary, Mr. Amit Goyal, Cosmo Expo Chairman, Mr. Saurabh Soni, and Cosmo Expo Secretary, Mr. Saurabh Aggarwal, Ro. Dhanraj Banerjee, Ro. Rahul Farmania, Ro. Rohit Jain, Ro. Ajay Goyal, Ro. Ashish Aggarwal, Ro. Ramesh Rao, Ro. DS Sikarkar, Ro. Mukesh Dani, Ro. Piyush Surana and other members were present.  

00 Hosting National Tribal Games is a matter of pride for Chhattisgarh
Raipur. Deputy Chief Minister Arun Saw strongly criticized the Congress's attempts to take false credit for Naxal eradication. He said that during its rule, the Congress neither made any concrete roadmap for Naxal eradication nor did any concrete work on the ground. He said that during the Congress government, liquor scam, coal scam, DMF scam and Mahadev Satta scam took place, which hampered the development of Chhattisgarh. During that period, Naxalites were given a free hand! And questions were raised on the morale of the security forces.

Speaking to reporters at his government office in Atal Nagar, Nava Raipur, Saw stated that a decisive battle is being waged against Naxalites under the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai. He added that due to the courage and strategic operations of the security forces, highly-prized Naxalites are surrendering, being arrested, and being neutralized. Concrete action over the past two years will soon free Bastar from Naxalism, bringing prosperity and progress to the lives of its people.

Regarding preparations for the Tribal Games, Mr. Saw said that the Chhattisgarh government successfully organized the Bastar Olympics and will now host the Surguja Olympics. He added that Chhattisgarh has been entrusted with hosting the first-ever National Tribal Games, a matter of pride for the state. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the central and state governments are continuously working to promote sports and athletes. This will greatly benefit the youth and athletes of Chhattisgarh in the future.

Raipur. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal today conducted a surprise inspection of the 50-bed Urban Community Health Center located on the Ayurvedic Hospital campus in Raipur, the capital. The primary purpose of this visit was to assess the quality of healthcare provided to patients at the hospital and to make Ayurvedic medicine more effective for the general public.

During the inspection, the Health Minister closely observed various departments of the hospital and obtained detailed information about the available resources and the treatment services being provided to patients. He also interacted with the doctors, health workers, and other staff deployed there. He stated that improving treatment and expanding health resources is a priority of the government, so that patients can directly benefit.

00 Cardiology Department Head Dr. Smit Srivastava and team created chimney structure by implanting stent using ultrathin delivery system
Raipur. Advanced Cardiac Institute of Pt. Nehru Medical College and Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Smriti Chikitsalaya, Raipur has started the new year 2026 with a historic achievement. Dean of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Smriti Chikitsalaya Prof. Dr. Vivek Chaudhary informed that in the year 2025 more than 2600 complex heart procedures were successfully performed by the Cardiology Department. This department which started with just 41 cases in the year 2009, today is performing more than 2000 advanced cardiac procedures every year.

Dr. Smit Srivastava, Head of the Department of Cardiology, reported that the department successfully performed a highly complex transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in the new year. An elderly woman from Raipur had been suffering from shortness of breath and heart failure for a long time. Investigations revealed that her aortic valve had become completely hardened with calcium, reducing the heart's pumping capacity to only 20 percent. According to Dr. Srivastava, open heart surgery was extremely risky and nearly impossible in this condition. Consequently, a joint heart team, led by Dr. Smit Srivastava, from the Department of Cardiology and Dr. Krishnakant Sahu, Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery, decided to perform the valve implantation through a leg vein without any incision.

Preparations for the procedure began a month ago with a specialized CT scan analysis and financial approval under the Chief Minister's Special Health Assistance Scheme. The examination also revealed that the patient's leg veins were thin and calcified, making it extremely challenging to deliver the valve delivery system to the heart. Furthermore, due to a congenital anomaly, the coronary arteries of the heart were located very close to the valve, posing a serious risk of blockage of both arteries during valve implantation.
To address this complication, specialists inserted stents into both coronary arteries, creating a chimney structure between them and the valve. During the final stage of the procedure, a blockage occurred in a vein in the left leg, which was immediately restored through balloon angioplasty through the right leg.

After this complex procedure, which lasted approximately four hours, the patient's aortic valve pressure decreased from 80 to zero on the operating table, and the heart's pumping capacity increased from 20 percent to 60 percent. Blood flow in both coronary arteries remained normal, and the heartbeat remained completely stable.
Hospital Superintendent, Prof. Dr. Santosh Sonkar, congratulated the cardiology team for ensuring the availability of all necessary resources for this complex procedure. The procedure was performed by Dr. Shivkumar Sharma, Dr. Kunal Ostwal, Dr. Prateek Gupta, Dr. Soumya, Dr. Vaibhav, and Dr. Prince, under the leadership of Dr. Smit Srivastava. Cathlab technicians Jitendra, Badri, and Premchand, along with staff nurses Anand and Digendra, among others, made significant contributions to the team. Cardiac anesthesiology specialists Dr. Balswaroop Sahu and Dr. Sankalp Dewan also provided special support.
The patient has now recovered from the Heart Command Center and has been discharged home. The patient and his family expressed their gratitude to the ACI team, hospital management, and the Chhattisgarh government, reaffirming their faith in government medical institutions.
Complications in the case, lives saved by accurate decisions:
The heart's pumping capacity was only 20 percent—open-heart surgery was extremely risky and nearly impossible. Therefore, the decision was made to implant a valve through a leg vein.
The leg veins were extremely thin and weak—
previously, a specialized CT scan analysis was performed to develop a thinner, more advanced delivery system.
The coronary arteries were low—
to account for the risk of blockage during valve implantation, a stent was inserted to create a "chimney" structure.
Following the procedure, a blockage in a leg vein
was immediately repaired with balloon angioplasty to restore blood flow in the affected vein.
The
open-heart surgery team was placed on standby for safety reasons. There was a possibility of irregular heartbeats—a temporary pacemaker backup was ensured for 24 hours.
Anticipating post-procedural complications – 
The patient was kept under close observation at the Heart Command Centre, where tele-monitoring was done through remote viewing technology.

Raipur. Chhattisgarh has achieved significant progress in the APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) system implemented by the Government of India under the National Education Policy 2020, taking the lead among the country's major states. The state has set an example of rapid and effective implementation in providing students with permanent and secure digital educational identities.
As of January 7, 2026, APAAR-IDs have been successfully generated for 50,60,941 students out of a total of 57,10,207 students studying in 57,045 schools in the state. This represents 88.63 percent of the total, the highest percentage-wise among major states. This achievement is considered an important milestone in strengthening the state's digital educational infrastructure.

Talking about the performance at the district level, Apaar-ID has been prepared for 96.40 percent students in Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh and 96.38 percent students in Rajnandgaon district, which is the highest in the state. Apart from this, in districts like Raigarh, Korea, Raipur, Korba, Dhamtari, Durg and Balodabazar, the work of creating Apaar-ID for more than 93 percent students has been completed. Except Narayanpur, Bijapur, Sukma, Balrampur and Dantewada districts, Apaar-ID of more than 80 percent students has been successfully prepared in all the remaining districts.

The process of creating Apaar-IDs for the remaining students is continuously progressing in all districts. As directed by the state government, teachers and relevant officials are prioritizing this task so that no student is left out of this important national initiative. The
Government of India has clearly directed that Apaar-IDs be created for all students by January 31, 2026. The Chhattisgarh government is making timely and coordinated efforts in this direction to ensure the achievement of this goal within the stipulated timeframe.

It is noteworthy that through the Apaar-ID system, each student will receive a permanent digital academic identity, storing their academic achievements, certificates, and credits securely in digital form. This system will play a vital role in strengthening student academic continuity, transparency, and national educational mobility.

Raipur. During the ambitious public hearing program held at the Chief Minister's residence office today, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai sensitively and promptly resolved the problem of Praveen Giri Goswami, a disabled person from Mahadevghat, Raipura. He provided immediate assistance by presenting a cheque of 20,000 rupees for the marriage of his daughter, Phool Giri Goswami. Goswami, a disabled person, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Shri Sai for this. 
Praveen Goswami, a priest by profession, has four daughters, three of whom are married, and the fourth, Phool Giri Goswami, is engaged. He explained that he suffers from diabetes. He burned his leg while riding a motorcycle, and due to a diabetes infection, his leg had to be amputated. His savings were also exhausted for his treatment. Due to his poor financial situation, he is facing considerable difficulties in arranging his younger daughter's wedding. He barely manages his household expenses with the income he earns from temple donations. Mr. Goswami, a disabled person, felt relieved upon receiving the 20,000 rupee cheque from the Chief Minister.

रायपुर। मुख्यमंत्री श्री विष्णु देव साय ने आज मुख्यमंत्री निवास कार्यालय में आयोजित जनदर्शन कार्यक्रम के दौरान दिव्यांगजनों की समस्याओं का संवेदनशीलता के साथ त्वरित समाधान किया। इस अवसर पर जरूरतमंद दिव्यांगजनों को बैटरी ट्राइसिकल प्रदान किए गए।

जनदर्शन के दौरान मुख्यमंत्री श्री विष्णु देव साय ने आज जनदर्शन में पैरों से चलने में असमर्थ रायपुर शंकर नगर से श्रीमती बिन्दु बीरे उम्र 45 वर्ष बेट्री चालित ट्रायसायकल प्रदान किया द्य कमजोर आर्थिक स्थिति के कारण वे ट्रायसायकल नहीं खरीद पा रही थी द्य उनकी समस्या सुनते ही मुख्यमंत्री ने तत्काल बेट्री चालित ट्रायसायकल उपलब्ध कराया। बेट्री चालित ट्रायसायकल मिलने पर श्रीमती बिन्दु बीरे ने मुख्यमंत्री श्री साय का आभार व्यक्त करते हुए कहा कि उन्हें अब कहीं भी आने-जाने में कठिनाई नहीं होगी, उन्होंने मुख्यमंत्री की संवेदनशीलता की प्रशंसा की।

Rajnandgaon. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, eligible beneficiaries are given assistance of Rs 1 lakh 20 thousand and 90 man-days of wages from MNREGA scheme to build pucca houses with basic amenities for the families living in homeless and kutcha houses. The government has approved the construction of 40454 houses in the district in the last two years. In the financial year 2024-25, 30766 houses have been approved. Out of which 23294 (75.71 percent) houses have been completed and 7472 houses are in progress. Similarly, 9688 houses have been approved in the financial year 2025-26. Out of which the first installment has been provided to 7026 beneficiaries.

Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, the houses of approved beneficiaries are being inaugurated from time to time by organizing Bhoomi Pujan and Griha Pravesh programs in the presence of the beneficiaries for the completed houses. By organizing a one-day campaign in the district through Innovation, the approved beneficiaries are being motivated to start the unstarted houses and complete the houses under construction within the time limit. Under rain harvesting, soak pits are being constructed in the approved houses of the beneficiaries and the beneficiaries of excellent houses and those who complete the houses in less time are being honored at the district and development block level. To make the beneficiaries skilled as laborers for increasing the standard of living, a training program is being organized by the Rural Self-Employment Training Center, Barga.

Raipur. On Thursday morning, the second day of his two-day visit to Bijapur, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma visited the rehabilitation center and had a cordial meeting with the rehabilitated youth. On this occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister sat with the youth, had breakfast, and inquired about their well-being. While inquiring about the facilities available at the rehabilitation center, Deputy Chief Minister Sharma urged the youth to maintain regular contact with their families. He explained that their relatives visit the weekly market in Bijapur on Sundays, so they should visit the rehabilitation center and meet them. Additionally, they should regularly communicate with their families via mobile phones to check on their well-being. It is noteworthy that all rehabilitated youth have also been provided with free mobile phones.

The rehabilitated youth reported that they are using their mobile phones to access WhatsApp, YouTube, and also shop online. They expressed their satisfaction with the mobile phone services and the rehabilitation center's facilities. Mr. Sharma also spoke with the youth participating in the Bastar Olympics about their experiences. Youth who participated in various sports, including kabaddi and tug-of-war, shared their experiences.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that after the Bastar Olympics, a grand Bastar Pandum is being organized, featuring competitions in 12 disciplines. Bastar's tribal culture, cuisine, dance, and traditional arts will be showcased. He urged the rehabilitated youth to participate enthusiastically in the Bastar Pandum, so that Bastar's rich culture can be promoted to the nation and the world. The youth expressed enthusiasm for participating. The Deputy Chief Minister encouraged them to invest their time in the skill training programs conducted at the rehabilitation center, acquire knowledge, and become financially self-reliant. He explained that many young people, who are currently illiterate, have been connected to education under the literacy program and are also being enrolled in literacy tests.

Sharma inquired from the youth about the collection of Bastar's valuable forest produce, such as tamarind, tora, mahua, amla, chironji, and tendu leaves. Emphasizing the scientific collection, processing, and value addition of forest produce, he said that Bastar's forest produce symbolizes Bastar's prosperity. By properly processing and joining government schemes, youth can become economically empowered. The government will provide all possible assistance for this purpose.

On this occasion, ADG Naxal Operation Vivekananda Sinha, Secretary Panchayat Department Bhim Singh, Bastar Commissioner Doman Singh, IG Sundarraj P, Director Ashwini Dewangan, Collector Sambit Mishra, Superintendent of Police Dr Jitendra Yadav, DFO Shri Ranganathan Ramakrishnan, District Panchayat CEO Smt Namrata Choubey and other senior officers were present.

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Raipur. Continuous and effective work is being done to upgrade health services and facilities in the district. Quality health facilities are being made available to common citizens in urban and rural areas through various health schemes of the government. In this sequence, Rajnandgaon district has been ranked first in the state in Ayushman Card and Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card registration under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.

More than 100% achievement in Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card 

Under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, 100.20 percent achievement has been achieved against the target set for Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card in the district. With this, Rajnandgaon district has become the first district in the state to complete 100 percent registration. Out of 25 thousand 138 eligible senior citizens of 70 years or more age in the district, 25 thousand 88 beneficiaries have been registered.
Leading in the state in Ayushman Card registration too, 
9 lakh 37 thousand 461 beneficiaries have been registered against the target of 9 lakh 52 thousand 546 for Ayushman Card registration in the district under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which is 98.42 percent achievement. With this achievement, Rajnandgaon district is at the first position in the state in Ayushman Card registration too. The Health Department completed the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card registration process by visiting
the homes 
of all eligible beneficiaries in the district. This campaign ensured that no eligible beneficiary was deprived of the benefits of the scheme.
Senior citizens will receive additional free treatment benefits. 

Under the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, there is a provision to provide additional free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh to eligible senior citizens in government and private hospitals. Due to this, the elderly are getting better and accessible health services. Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
, a security shield for economically weaker families, 
free, cashless and paperless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year is being made available to economically weaker families in public and private hospitals through the Ayushman Card. This scheme is an important health insurance initiative of the government, which ensures access to quality health services for all.

00 Registration of senior citizens and ration card holder families under Ayushman Bharat Scheme is underway.
00 For organizing camps, contact the helpline number 0771-4045849 of the CMHO office.

Raipur. Under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), the process of registering Vaya Vandana cards for all senior citizens aged 70 and above in the district is ongoing. Eligible senior citizens holding Aadhaar cards are being provided free healthcare services up to ₹5 lakh per year through this card.

Along with this, Ayushman cards are also being made for all eligible members of families who have ration cards and whose names are registered in the ration cards. Through the Ayushman card, free treatment facilities can be availed in listed government and private hospitals.
The Health Department has appealed to the citizens that those beneficiaries who have not yet made Vaya Vandana Card or Ayushman Card for themselves or the senior citizens of their families, should immediately go to their nearest government health center or Choice Center and get themselves registered.