Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai visited the rehabilitation centre and had a cordial conversation with the rehabilitated people.

Distribution of mobile phones, house keys and appointment letters, release of coffee table book 'From Rehabilitation to Development'

Raipur--

Long affected by Naxalite terror, Sukma is now witnessing a new era of peace, trust, and development. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai visited the rehabilitation center at the Sukma district headquarters to observe the rehabilitation and skill development activities being conducted there. He interacted cordially with the rehabilitated individuals, learned about their experiences, and congratulated and wished them well as they joined the mainstream and began a new life.

Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that his government is determined to integrate the displaced people into the mainstream and provide them with a dignified life, employment, and equal opportunities for progress. He said that the confidence visible in the eyes of the rehabilitated people is proof that with the right opportunity and guidance, every lost step can find new direction and a new life.

Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that due to the state government's effective Naxal rehabilitation policy, positive changes are clearly visible in the Bastar region, including Sukma. So far, 2,392 Naxalites have decided to abandon violence and join mainstream society, of whom 361 rehabilitated individuals have started a new life and moved towards self-reliance. He stated that the government's goal is not limited to rehabilitation alone, but also to provide these citizens with a respectable life, sustainable employment, and equal opportunities in society. Skill development training is being provided at the rehabilitation center in various trades, such as masonry, textile sewing, agricultural entrepreneurship, and driving. 

He said that so far in 2026, 307 beneficiaries have been trained, while 313 youth who have returned to the mainstream are also being provided a stipend of 10,000 rupees per month. The district administration has distributed mobile phones to 107 rehabilitated beneficiaries, enabling them to connect with digital and communication media and move towards a modern lifestyle. In particular, 115 women are setting new examples of self-reliance through training and technical support.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that providing relief to the dependents of the families affected by Naxal violence, under compassionate appointment, 20 people have been given employment opportunities in the police department and 95 people have been given employment opportunities in government service by the district administration. 

During the program, appointment letters were presented to Mausam Sanjana, a resident of Dhondra Konta village, Bharat Kumar Hemla, a resident of Nagaras Jagargunda, and other beneficiaries. Additionally, appointment letters were also distributed to 10 newly appointed teachers under the Education Department.

At the event, Chief Minister Shri Sai distributed mobile phones, mason kits, house keys under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and completion certificates to the rehabilitated beneficiaries. On this occasion, 25 beneficiaries were honored by handing over the keys to their houses.

The Chief Minister also released a coffee table book, "The Changing Picture of Sukma: From Rehabilitation to Development," showcasing inspiring success stories of Naxal rehabilitation. Praising the artists' performances at the rehabilitation center's art center, he said that this transformation symbolizes not only physical but also social and mental change.

Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Bastar MP Shri Mahesh Kashyap along with other public representatives and senior officials were present in the program.

00 Finance Minister inspected the library, flower garden and pond beautification works in Pusaur
00 In-depth evaluation of progress was done in the review meeting, instructions were given to the officials

Call to speed up development works by coordinating with public representatives

Raipur. State Finance Minister and Raigarh MLA Shri O.P. Choudhary conducted a site inspection of the library building, Pushpavatika garden, Chandan Talab and other important projects under construction in Pusaur. He minutely examined the progress and quality of the work on the spot and gave necessary directions to the officials. He said that it is the responsibility of all of us to visit the construction site and directly see the status of the work and develop the infrastructure. He said that no compromise will be accepted on the quality of development works. If negligence or irregularity is found at any level, strict action will be taken against the concerned people.

During a review meeting held in the meeting hall of the Nagar Panchayat Pusaur, Finance Minister Mr. Chaudhary thoroughly evaluated the progress of development projects underway in the area. He inquired from officials about the current status of various schemes and directed them to complete the projects within the stipulated timeframe and ensure quality. He stated that effectively implementing development projects on the ground, in accordance with the state government's vision, is a top priority so that the public can directly benefit from the schemes. 
Emphasizing the need for better coordination between officials and public representatives, he stated that holistic and balanced development of the area is possible only through joint efforts. He also appealed to councilors and public representatives to provide positive support and play an active role in the development work.

It is noteworthy that approximately Rs 2 crore 92 lakh 40 thousand has been approved for the construction of Pushpavatika garden in Nagar Panchayat Pusaur, Rs 4 crore 8 lakh for the construction of BT road and drain from Borodipa Chowk to College, Rs 2 crore 10 lakh 40 thousand for the beautification of Chandan pond and approximately Rs 99.12 lakh for the construction of library building. Apart from this, the deepening and beautification work of Telitar pond is also in progress, which will not only enhance the beauty of the area but will also promote water conservation. 
On this occasion, Chairman of Nagar Panchayat Pusaur Shri Mani Mohit Satpathy, Collector Shri Mayank Chaturvedi, Additional Collector Shri Apurv Priyash Toppo, SDM along with officers of the concerned departments and public representatives of Nagar Panchayat Pusaur were present.

Raipur. The Bastar region, emerging from the impact of Naxalism and embarking on a path of renewed confidence and development, reached a significant milestone today when Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai unveiled 228 development projects worth over ₹308 crore for Sukma district. He laid the foundation stone for 159 projects and inaugurated 69, giving the region a new impetus to its overall development.
Addressing a large gathering at the Mini Stadium in Sukma, Chief Minister Sai stated that the state government's top priority is the all-round development of areas that have been left behind due to Naxalism for the past 40 years. He stated that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, peace has been established in Bastar, and a wave of development is now flowing here. Chief Minister Sai said that villages once plagued by violence and fear are now resonating with school bells, and people are reaffirming their faith in democracy and joining the mainstream. He informed that more than 3,000 Maoists have surrendered and are being trained to start a new life through rehabilitation centers. During the program, the Chief Minister personally underwent a health checkup and praised the efforts to ensure access to healthcare services in every household under the "Chief Minister's Healthy
Bastar
Campaign." Under this campaign, 1,100 teams will conduct door-to-door health checkups in seven districts. Prior to the program, Chief Minister Shri Sai inspected various departmental stalls set up at the Mini Stadium and directly interacted with citizens and beneficiaries. He demonstrated the government's sensitivity by distributing aid materials and certificates under various schemes on the spot. At the Health Department stall, the Chief Minister presented certificates to seven TB-free panchayats and learned that 28 panchayats in the district have become TB-free so far. He interacted with three TB patients and distributed food baskets to them.
The Chief Minister personally fitted spectacles to patients who had undergone cataract surgery and wished them a speedy recovery. Medicines and eye drops were also distributed. For improving the quality of health services, the Murtonda, Penta, and Kankerlanka sub-health centers were awarded NQAS certificates. At the Social Welfare Department stall, Chief Minister Shri Sai provided prosthetic legs to five beneficiaries who lost their legs in an IED blast. Additionally, four wheelchairs and three tricycles were distributed, and an initiative was taken to connect six differently-abled individuals with schemes by providing them with identity cards. Interacting with self-help group women at the NRLM stall, the Chief Minister encouraged them to transform from "Lakhpati Didi to Crorepati Didi" and assured them of all possible support from the government.
Housing, Rights, and Livelihoods—Empowerment in Every Sector
The Chief Minister interacted with beneficiaries at the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana stall and inquired about the progress of construction work. Through the Tribal Development Department, 15 forest rights certificates were distributed, ensuring tribal families' rights are protected. At the Forest Department stall, assistance was provided to beneficiaries involved in tendu leaf collection. A symbolic check of ₹4.27 lakh was given to the Tongpal Cooperative Society, and a collection card was distributed to one beneficiary. Additionally, self-employment was promoted by providing two e-rickshaws to women from a rehabilitated self-help group, and an appointment letter was also given to one beneficiary.
Niyyaad Nellanar 2.0 and 8 major announcements:
In his address, the Chief Minister stated that under the Niyyaad Nellanar Scheme, development work has been carried out in over 500 villages so far through 45 schemes from 17 departments. The next phase of the scheme, "Niyaad Nellanar 2.0," will now cover 10 districts. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also made eight important announcements for the development of the area, including road construction, culvert construction, bus stand, community hall, and temple renovation.
Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, MP Shri Mahesh Kashyap, Chief Secretary Shri Vikas Sheel, Health Secretary Shri Amit Kataria, Special Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri Rajat Bansal, along with senior officials, public representatives, and a large number of villagers were present on the occasion.

00 Digital Crop Survey Increases Transparency, Employment for Over 58,000 Youth
Raipur. The Central Government's ambitious AgriStake project is becoming the foundation of a new revolution in Chhattisgarh's agriculture sector, empowering it technologically and modernizing it. The Digital Crop Survey Scheme, implemented under this project, has enhanced transparency and accuracy by connecting farming to digital platforms in the state. Through this mobile app-based survey, information on Kharif and Rabi crops is being recorded online, making agricultural management more effective.
Digital verification of 85% of Khasras completed.
In the Digital Crop Survey, which began on August 15, 2025, for the Kharif year 2025, a total of 119,68,415 Khasras from 18,008 villages across 33 districts of the state were surveyed. Of these, 118,07,537 Khasras have been approved. Thus, the digital survey of 85% of Khasras has been successfully completed. Meanwhile, the survey for the 2026 Rabi crop year is ongoing from January 1, 2026.
79% of farmers have received Farmer IDs
. Under the AgriStake project, out of a total of 40,08,908 farmers in the state, 31,68,555 farmers have been verified and Farmer IDs have been created. This represents 79.22% of the total farmers. In recognition of the state's excellent performance, the central government has provided an amount of ₹104 crore under the Special Central Assistance Scheme.
Technology will strengthen the agricultural system. Chief Minister
Vishnu Dev Sai stated that the state government is committed to making farming more efficient and transparent by connecting farmers with modern technology. He added that through the AgriStake project, farmers will quickly receive the benefits of government schemes and scientific management of agricultural data will be possible. Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma stated that the digital crop survey is not only a technological improvement but also a new avenue for employment for rural youth. He informed that in the Kharif season 2025-26, digital crop survey work was completed in 14,066 villages of 33 districts, in which 58 thousand 335 rural unemployed youth got employment as surveyors. These youth will be paid approximately Rs 12 crore for this work. Employment will be provided twice a year Now, with the digital crop survey being conducted twice a year – in Kharif and Rabi seasons – rural youth will get regular employment opportunities. This will increase economic activities in villages and will give new strength to the technology-based agricultural system.

Jashpurnagar .   Under the National Horticulture Mission and State Scheme, financial assistance is being provided to a total of 20 farmers of Jashpur district to promote beekeeping. The main objective of this scheme is to increase the income of farmers, promote employment generation and increase production through pollination of crops. Under the scheme, beneficiaries are being provided a subsidy of Rs. 1600 for bee box with bee colony, Rs. 800 for beehive and Rs. 8000 for honey extraction machine.

Beekeeping doesn't require much land. Farmers can easily adopt it alongside their farming. Government funding for beekeeping is strengthening the sector.

Bees play an important role in increasing crop yields.

Bees are not limited to honey production only, but they also play an important role in increasing agricultural production.

Pollination by honeybees significantly increases the yield of fruit, vegetable, and oilseed crops. Mustard, litchi, mango, guava, sunflower, coriander, vegetable crops, and wildflowers are excellent floral sources for bees. Scientists believe that adopting beekeeping promotes sustainable and profitable agriculture.

self-employment opportunity

Beekeeping is becoming a promising source of self-employment for rural youth and women. Anyone can easily start this business with training. Products like honey, wax, and royal jelly are in high demand in the market. The government provides financial and technical assistance.

Helpful in environmental protection

Bees play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity. Without them, the natural balance could be disrupted. Experts say that excessive use of pesticides is leading to a decline in bee populations, which is a matter of concern. Therefore, there is a need to adopt bee-friendly farming.

Lower costs, higher profits

Beekeeping, which offers high profits with low investment, is becoming a primary choice for farmers today. A single bee box can produce honey multiple times a year. With proper management, a good income is possible. Experts recommend beekeeping based on the weather, flower source, and scientific techniques to improve both production and quality.

Jashpurnagar.  As per the instructions of the Director, Social Welfare Directorate, Chhattisgarh Raipur, under the important and ambitious Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana of the Government of India, a total of 54 senior citizens from Farsabahar, Bagicha district area and Janak Vriddhaashram Jashpur were selected for cataract operation. Out of which cataract operation of 06 senior citizens was successfully done on 22 March at the IPD located in Raipur. Similarly, spectacles were provided to 01 senior citizen and operation of 01 senior citizen was not done due to BP and sugar.            

In this series, on 25 March 2026, under Bagicha district, 13 beneficiaries were welcomed by public representatives with garlands and shawls and sent to AIIMS Raipur for cataract operation. Out of which Deori Bai 72 years, Rajpati 65 years, Malti Devi 66 years, Muneshwari 66 years, Lakshmaniya Bai 71 years, Khuduram 65 years, Petra 71 years, Kuvar 66 years were successfully operated and Kaushalya Bai 71 years, Kapoor Ram 74 years and Charan Ram 65 years were not operated due to BP and diabetes.

Thus, under the Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana, 12 senior citizens underwent successful cataract surgery at AIIMS Raipur, and two received spectacles. Currently, all of them are receiving follow-up at the District Hospital, Jashpur.

Raipur . Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' broadcast from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, at the Chief Minister's residence office on Monday. On this occasion, he said that this is a historic moment for the country's women power, which will prove to be decisive in making India's democratic structure more inclusive and strong.

Chief Minister Sai said that this effort to ensure women's participation from 'Panchayat to Parliament' presents a clear glimpse of the new India. He underlined the Prime Minister's vision that direct participation of women in the decision-making process is the strong foundation of a developed India.

He said that the discussion on 'Nari Shakti Vandan Act' in Parliament on April 16 is an important step towards giving concrete shape to this historic initiative. 
Chief Minister Sai said that women have always been given a high place in India's cultural tradition. From the Vedic period to the present day, the role of women has been extremely important in the formation and development of society. Various schemes of our double-engine government have strengthened this tradition in a modern context, enabling women to progress with self-reliance and dignity.

Raipur . The strict police campaign for road safety is continuing in Raipur. In a special action against drunk drivers, the traffic police caught 165 drivers in a major campaign on the night of April 12.

The traffic police under Raipur Police Commissionerate conducted a special checking campaign at 9 different places in the city on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner of Police Vikas Kumar. During this, action was taken against drunk drivers under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act.

According to the police, more than 2,300 drunk drivers have been prosecuted since January this year. In each case, the court has imposed a minimum fine of 10,000 rupees.The traffic police clarified that this campaign is not being conducted to achieve any specific goal, but rather to reduce road accidents and ensure the safety of civilian lives. A "zero tolerance" policy has been adopted for drunk driving.The police have appealed to citizens to follow traffic rules and avoid drunk driving. They also urged them to refrain from making any recommendations or calls regarding such matters to ensure strict enforcement of the law.

Raipur - A major update has emerged regarding the 2027 Census in Chhattisgarh. Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, Manoj Kumar Pingua, and the Director of Census Operations stated in a press conference that this time the census will be conducted entirely digitally and will be completed in two phases.

According to officials, the first phase will be house listing and housing enumeration
, which will run from May 1 to May 30, 2026. The second phase, the population census, will be conducted in February 2027. Detailed social, economic, and demographic information about each individual will be collected in this phase. The digital format of the census is unique to this year's census. Citizens have been given the option of self-enumeration, allowing them to enter their information online between April 16 and April 30, 2026. After the self-enumeration is complete, each family will be issued an SE ID. Enumerators will then go door-to-door to verify this information. The survey will be completed through a mobile app. During the first phase, enumerators will go door-to-door asking approximately 33 questions using a mobile app. This entire process will be conducted digitally and under the Census Act of 1948. According to this law, it is mandatory for citizens to provide accurate information. What questions will be asked? During the census, information will be collected on several important aspects: Household information: House use (residential, shop, or other) House condition (kutcha, pucca, semi-pucca) Ownership (owned, rented) Number of rooms and adequate space Type of roof, walls, and floor Basic amenities Source and availability of drinking water Toilet and its type Electricity connection Fuel (LPG, wood, coal) Garbage disposal and bathing facilities Modern amenities Mobile, internet/Wi-Fi TV, refrigerator Computer or laptop Family information: Total number of members Age, gender, marital status Education and employment Source of income Socio-economic status Disability or serious illness Benefits of government schemes Availability of bank account and vehicle Why is this census important? Data collection through a digital census will be fast, accurate, and transparent. This will help the government in better implementing schemes and formulating policies. Officials have appealed to citizens to cooperate in this national process by providing accurate and complete information.

Jashpur . The Civil Surgeon and Chief Hospital Superintendent has given Mrs. Moti Chauhan (Operator Jeevandeep Karmachari) of the District Hospital, Jashpur, five days to submit an explanation for her indecent behavior with a patient's family. The Civil Surgeon stated in the notice that, taking cognizance of a viral video published/uploaded on social media, including Facebook, it appears from a video circulated on social media on 08.04.2026 that she was behaving indecently with the patient's family regarding the activation of the Ayushman card. The video shows that the patient has been repeatedly registering his presence at the Ayushman counter since morning to avail of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). However, instead of calmly addressing any problem, you are shouting and speaking rudely to the patient, which is completely contrary to the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965. Since you are performing your duties in a government office, perhaps this behavior is not accept

Therefore, please ensure that you appear before me and submit your written explanation in this regard within 5 days.

Jashpurnagar . The Director of Agriculture, Chhattisgarh Raipur has issued instructions to ensure timely availability of quality fertilizers to the farmers of the district at the prescribed rates and to take action against the individuals and firms involved in illegal activities like black marketing of fertilizers, non-agricultural use, hoarding, selling at higher prices, etc. under the Fertilizer Order 

In compliance with the instructions, the Deputy Director of the Agriculture Department has set up a Fertilizer Control Room in the district to effectively control illegal activities, resolve complaints, and ensure smooth distribution of fertilizers. Assistant Director of Agriculture, Mrs. Panjhabai Pankra, has been appointed as the Control Room in-charge and has been given the responsibility of promptly resolving complaints received and instructing the concerned authorities. Her contact number is 9669845600.

Similarly, Assistant Statistical Officer Ms. Leela Pradhan, mobile number 9009513846 has been appointed as the Control Room Deputy Incharge and has been given the responsibility to assist the Control Room Incharge and take appropriate action for redressal of complaints, Senior Agriculture Development Officer, mobile number 9406660385 has been appointed as the Control Room Assistant and has been given the responsibility to register the received complaints and inform the Incharge Officer and Computer Operator Harishankar Bareth, mobile number 7974284032 has been appointed as the Assistant and has been given the responsibility to maintain the records.

Jashpurnagar . The Transport Department has informed that under Section 47 of the Central Motor Vehicles Act 1988, if any vehicle is kept or operated in any state for more than 12 months, it is mandatory to obtain the registration mark of that state. Most vehicle owners are getting the registration mark allotted from bordering states like Jharkhand and Orissa and operating their vehicles in Chhattisgarh, which is contrary to Section 47 of the Central Motor Vehicles Act 1988. 

The permanent address of those vehicle owners is in Chhattisgarh state and the vehicle has been kept in this state for more than 12 months and till now the registration mark of Chhattisgarh state has not been taken, due to which the government is incurring loss of revenue.The Transport Department is informing all concerned that vehicle owners who have been allotted a registration mark in another state should obtain a No Objection Certificate from the relevant authority and submit it to the District Transport Office, Jashpur. Based on the submitted NOC, the District Transport Office, Jashpur, can then allot a new Chhattisgarh State registration mark to those vehicles. Otherwise, strict action will be taken under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and Motor Vehicles Rules.

Bemetara (VNS). Under the first phase of Census 2026 in Chhattisgarh state, the work of house listing and house counting will be done from 1st to 30th May 2026, whereas the process of self-enumeration will be completed from 16th to 30th April 2026. For the successful conduct of this important work, awareness and active cooperation of the general public has been considered extremely essential. In this sequence, the administration has directed the concerned officials to ensure maximum use of the available free publicity mediums to increase awareness among the common citizens about the census.

Instructions have been given to use the following major mediums for publicity:

Broadcasting of census related messages and jingles through audio systems installed in garbage collection vehicles of municipal bodies.

Display of videos and slogans related to census on LED displays and notice boards of government offices and institutions.

Broadcasting of awareness messages through public address systems available at major traffic signals and intersections.

Effective use of local cable networks and district level official social media platforms.

Display of print ads and hoardings at schools, bus stops, gram panchayats and other public places.

The administration has directed that publicity activities related to self-enumeration should be conducted on priority from April 16 to 30, 2026, and publicity activities related to houselisting and house counting should be conducted from May 1 to 30, 2026. Keeping the stipulated time period in mind, it has been said that prompt action in this direction is necessary. Slogans, videos, jingles/audios and other publicity material related to the census have been made available on a Google Drive link, using which officials can ensure effective publicity. The administration has appealed to the general public to cooperate in the census work and provide correct and complete information, so that accurate data can be used in the formulation of development plans.

Raipur. The Raipur Municipal Corporation has initiated strict action against tax arrears. Chhattisgarh Technical University, a large defaulter in Ward 22, was immediately sealed.

According to reports, the owner, Pragya Nirvani, owed approximately ₹13.24 lakh in taxes from 2018-19. Despite repeated notices, the corporation team locked the premises after the payment was not made.

This action was taken by the team of Assistant Revenue Officer Vijay Sharma on the instructions of Zone Commissioner Arun Dhruv.

Similarly, the corporation's pressure worked in Ward 24. Naya Savera School had a tax due of ₹2.25 lakh. As soon as the team arrived to seal the school, the school management immediately paid the full amount.

Jashpur .   The Civil Surgeon and Chief Hospital Superintendent has given Mrs. Moti Chauhan (Operator Jeevandeep Karmachari) of the District Hospital, Jashpur, five days to submit an explanation for her indecent behavior with a patient's family. The Civil Surgeon stated in the notice that, taking cognizance of a viral video published/uploaded on social media, including Facebook, it appears from a video circulated on social media on 08.04.2026 that she was behaving indecently with the patient's family regarding the activation of the Ayushman card. The video shows that the patient has been repeatedly registering his presence at the Ayushman counter since morning to avail of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). However, instead of calmly addressing any problem, you are shouting and speaking rudely to the patient, which is completely contrary to the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1965. Since you are performing your duties in a government office, perhaps this behavior is not acceptable.

Raipur. The story of a young man from Bilaspur is a recent example of how social media friendships can turn into trouble. Shyamdas, a disabled youth, came into contact with a woman through Facebook who identified herself as "Shruti."

The friendship gradually turned into love, but the real game came to light when Haridwar police caught the woman under 'Operation Prahar'.

During interrogation, it was revealed that the woman was actually Sahela Begum, a resident of Bangladesh, who was living in India with a Hindu name and identity.

Many fake documents including Aadhar, PAN, driving license, passport and fake marriage certificate were found from him.

Investigation revealed that Shyamdas of Bilaspur was helping him settle in India and get fake documents made.

Subsequently, the police also arrested Shyamdas. A case has been filed against both of them for forging documents and living illegally in India.

Raipur. A major campaign is underway in Chhattisgarh to preserve and digitize old manuscripts stored in every household. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai himself has appealed to the people of the state: If you have any old texts, palm leaves, or handwritten manuscripts, don't hide them, but bring them to the fore.

CM Sai said that these manuscripts are not just paper, but the true identity of our culture and knowledge. If they are not preserved now, future generations will be deprived of this heritage.

These are now being digitised under the Central Government's "Gyanbharatam National Manuscript Survey Campaign", so that anyone across the country can see and read them.

This campaign has gained momentum in Chhattisgarh. Teams have been formed in 26 of the 33 districts, and over 4,000 manuscripts have been surveyed so far.

The government has asked people to register their manuscript details on the Gyan Bharatam mobile app and become a part of this campaign.

Raipur Desk. The government has played a big game in the oil market. The duty on diesel exports has been suddenly increased from ₹21.5 to ₹55.5 per liter. This means that exporting it abroad is now more expensive, while keeping it in the country is cheaper.

Not only diesel, jet fuel (ATF) has also been hit. Its export duty has been increased from ₹29.5 to ₹42 per liter. However, the relief is that no change has been made on petrol.

The government's clear objective is to prevent a shortage of oil within the country and keep prices under control, as crude oil prices in the international market remain high and uncertainty persists.

But this decision may affect the earnings of oil companies, especially those companies which supply diesel and jet fuel abroad.