Jashpur : In view of the scorching heat, a drinking water stall has been set up by the City Army Department near the Ranjita Stadium, the heart of the city, under the guidance of Jashpur Collector Rohit Vyas and the leadership of Vipin Kishore Lakra District Commander, to protect the general public from the heat.Where arrangements for pure and cold drinking water have been made for the general public.

Through this water stall, Shri Lakra has appealed to all the people to drink sufficient amount of water to avoid the heat.

Raipur : As per the instructions of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, Forest and Climate Change Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap attended the 59th General Council meeting of the National Council of Educational Research and Training in New Delhi today.In this meeting chaired by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, meaningful discussions were held on many important issues related to improving education. Chhattisgarh School Education Secretary Siddharth Komal Pardeshi was also present on this occasion.

Raipur : Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai today inaugurated a workshop on expanding skill development, employment and livelihood opportunities for youth, women and tribal communities in Chhattisgarh under the State Support Mission of the NITI-State Workshop Series in the capital Raipur.Chief Minister Shri Sai said that this workshop is very relevant as per the needs of the changing times. India is a young country and if the youth get skill training as per their interest and ability, then we can achieve the goal of 'Developed India' rapidly.

On this occasion, four important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed today by the State Skill Development, Technical Education and Higher Education Departments.

Chief Minister Shri Sai further said that schemes are being made keeping youth, women and tribal class at the center to make Chhattisgarh a developed state by 2047. He praised the initiative of Aspirational Districts of Niti Aayog and said that this has brought about a change in the tribal areas.He said that better implementation of State Support Mission will provide new employment opportunities to the youth, women and tribal community of the state through training for livelihood. He said that youth can be made employable by linking them with skills.The Chief Minister said that the government has been rapidly promoting skill development since 2013. He said that the state government is working on livelihood colleges, ITI and empowering women self-help groups.

Giving information about the agreement with Mahindra & Mahindra Company, he said that under this, the youth of the state will be taught modern technology of tractor manufacturing. He said that this initiative will bring positive change in the lives of rural youth and their families of Bastar and Surguja region.The Chief Minister said that there is a huge demand for skills like electrician, plumber, mechanic in rural areas, but the availability of skilled workers is low. The government is preparing a comprehensive plan to provide training in these areas.He also emphasized on promoting the livelihood of local people by adding value to forest products like Mahua, Tamarind, Sal.

Raipur. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai will inaugurate 10 new innovation-based facilities of the Registration Department and lay the foundation stone of the state-of-the-art AI data center proposed by M/s Rack Bank at a program organized in Nava Raipur on May 3.

This program will be a very important step towards strengthening the digital infrastructure of the state and providing transparent, simple and technology-friendly services to the common citizens.

The registration system has been made completely digital and simple by the Registration Department for the convenience of the common citizens, transparency and security of documents.These facilities include technical services such as Aadhaar based authentication, online search and download, cashless payment, DigiLocker, WhatsApp notification, registry at home, DigiDocument, automatic transfer. These facilities will make the registry process paperless, safe and easy for the citizens.

Now common citizens will be able to avail registry related services from their homes, which will save time, labour and money. 

The AI data centre, whose foundation stone will be laid by Chief Minister Shri Sai in the programme, is being set up as a special economic zone in Sector 22 of Nava Raipur.In the first phase, this 5 MW capacity centre will be based on solar energy while following environmental protection standards and in future its capacity can be expanded up to 150 MW.This project with an investment of about 1000 crores will create employment opportunities for more than 500 people. This unit will be developed as an anchor unit under the state's industrial policy year 2024-30.With this, the foundation will be laid for the development of a new eco-system related to IT, ITES, electronics and data services in the state.

Raipur । Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the Shramveers of the state on the occasion of International Labour Day (May Day).On this occasion, wishing the workers a happy, safe and bright future, he said that May 1 is an opportunity to honour those hard-working hands who, with their hard work and dedication, provide the foundation for the progress of society and the nation.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that workers are an integral part of the society and the foundation of any inclusive development journey rests on the hard work of workers. The state government is continuously committed to the social and economic progress of workers.

He said that many public welfare schemes are being run for the workers and their families through Chhattisgarh Shram Kalyan Mandal. Through the efforts of the government, not only the workers but also their families are getting the strength to live a respectable and prosperous life.

Raipur: Water Resources Minister Kedar Kashyap will release the Departmental Rate Schedule-2025 (SOR) tomorrow on Wednesday, 30 April at 10:30 am at New Circuit House, Nava Raipur.On this occasion, Water Resources Secretary Rajesh Sukumar Toppo, Chief Engineer Indrajit Uikey along with all Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers will be present.

Raipur :  Cabinet meeting will be held on Wednesday, 30th April 2025 at 11.30 am under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai at Secretariat (Mahanadi Bhawan) located at Atal Nagar Nava Raipur.

Jashpur :  The Facebook post of Congress leader and former Parliamentary Secretary UD Minj is a symbol of the anti-national mentality of Congressmen. Any amount of condemnation of this is less.A criminal case should be filed immediately against those who hold such a mindset against the country and its army and they should be arrested so that no one can spew such venom against the country and its army again.

The above statement has been made by BJP district president Bharat Singh. He said that Yudi Minj is the leader of the same Congress party which had demanded proof of the surgical strike after the Balakot incident. And now Yudi Minj is daring to doubt the might of the Indian Army.There can be no bigger treason than the Congress's post on social media doubting the valor of the Indian Army. The BJP district president said that looking at this post of Yudi Minj, it seems that he is doing low level politics.The whole country is saddened after the Pahalgam incident. People are praying for the peace of the souls of those who sacrificed their lives in this incident. The whole country has united in support of the steps taken by the Indian government to teach a lesson to the terrorists.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also promised the countrymen to give unimaginable punishment to the culprits. At such a time, such a statement by Yudi Minj hurts the sentiments of the countrymen and is considered a serious treason. Bharat Singh said that in such a case, an FIR should be lodged immediately and the culprit should be arrested.

Raipur : BJP state spokesperson Gauri Shankar Shrivas issued a statement saying that the post on UD Minj's social media is treasonous and a post that breaks the morale of the army, which will not be tolerated at all.The entire country is angry after the attack on tourists in Pahalgam. In such a situation, a cowardly post has been shared from his social media handle, confirming the defeat of the country in the Indo-Pak war, which shows the real character of the Congress party.

State spokesperson Shrivas further said that this is not the first time, even before this Congress leaders had humiliated the country on national stage by demanding proof of surgical strike, which the nation has not forgotten.Chhattisgarh has lost its son Dinesh Mirania in the Pahalgam terror attack. In this sad situation where the people of the state are looking towards the army, only a traitor can give a pre-war result against the country.There forestrict action should be taken against former MLA Minj.

Here, after Gauri Shankar Shrivas tweeted, the post started going viral rapidly, after which former MLA UD Minj posted on Facebook this evening that his Facebook account was hacked due to which someone posted from his account.But it is worth noting that this controversial post of Shri Minj is a day old, on which after the controversy arose, he resorted to hacking.

Kansabel : An awareness program was organized in the village panchayat Bataikela of the district panchayat Kansabel on the twenty-fourth day of the water awareness program for water conservation and promotion under Jal Jagriti Jashpur. Its purpose is to make people aware of the importance of water conservation and clean drinking water.

Water is an essential element for our life, life cannot be imagined without it. In the present situation, there are many parts of the world where there is a shortage of water. Due to increasing population, increase in pollution, continuous change in climate, the problem of clean drinking water is continuously increasing.

Water Hero Neeraj Wankhade made people aware of various activities related to how to save water while playing. He gave detailed information to people about water conservation through his innovative model.Addressed the people present about soak pit, rain water harvesting, how to make recharge peat, how to store rain water.

Salik Say, Chairman of Zila Panchayat, said that water conservation is the biggest need of today. He appealed to the people and said that it is very important to save water for the future, if we do not save water today, then a situation of water crisis will be created for the coming generation.In his speech, while referring to Jal Jagriti - water awareness program, he said that this program is very laudable for water conservation, congratulated Water Hero Neeraj Wankhade and his team and motivated them to continue the work of water conservation.

We can prevent wastage of water by incorporating small habits in our daily routine like not leaving the tap open, using water properly, reducing water consumption, harvesting rainwater, not spreading dirt around the water source, constructing soak pits etc.We are nature worshippers, it is our responsibility to protect it. Water conservation and storage is our biggest need today and in such a situation, collective efforts of all of us are very important.It is the responsibility of all of us to take an oath for our future that we will use water judiciously and save it, and protect nature by planting as many trees as possible.On the occasion of water awareness program, the people present were given water oath for water conservation.

Jashpur : Under the Livelihood Promotion Program, in the District Panchayat Auditorium, self-help groups and individuals, especially artisans, associated with various types of products in the district, especially bamboo, wood, chind, brass baskets, carpets and handlooms were organized and the subject of best production and market system was discussed.On this occasion, Mr. Vijay Sharan, young scientist Samarth Jain and women of self-help groups were present in large numbers.

The district administration is making special efforts to make the women of self-help groups economically capable.Self-employment opportunities are being provided to women by providing them training according to their interest.

Jashpur. As per the instructions of Collector Shri Rohit Vyas, under Swachhata Shramdaan, cleanliness drive was carried out in the temple, pond and district panchayat of Baghbahar and Pathalgaon and people were appealed to keep the premises clean regularly.

On this occasion, Mr Kalam Vishwakarma, District Member, Ravi Paraha, Sarpanch Baghbahar, V.K. Rathore, CEO, District Panchayat, Amit Dev, SDO RES, Deputy Engineer, Technical Assistant, Block Coordinator SBS, Anita Kushwaha, PRP, Ajit Say, Employment Assistant, Bihan Team, Panch Gan, villagers were present.

Raipur: In the 23rd All India Kumar Surendra Singh National Shooting Championship held in Delhi from 22 April to 3 May 2025, Pranju Somani of Raipur scored 628.1 in the sub-youth category in 10 meter air cycle shooting and gave Chhattisgarh its first bronze medal in the nationals.In which all the national level shooters from across the country participated.

Let us tell you that Pranju Somani practices at Topgun Shooting located at Netaji Subhash Stadium in the capital Raipur. She gave the credit of her victory to her academy and parents,

Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today inaugurated Swara Pratishthan in Pandri of the capital Raipur and gave his best wishes to the director of the establishment. City residents will get a good collection of modern fashion and designer clothes in Swara Pratishthan.

Raipur : North-East Delhi Lok Sabha MP Manoj Tiwari paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai at his residential office today.On this occasion, Chief Minister Shri Sai extended a warm welcome to Shri Tiwari by garlanding him with a traditional shawl and presenting him a statue of Nandi made from the unique bell metal art of Chhattisgarh.

During the meeting, Chief Minister Shri Sai and MP Shri Manoj Tiwari discussed in detail on various topics including folk art, folk culture of Chhattisgarh and the emerging film industry in the state.Chief Minister Shri Sai informed Shri Tiwari about the efforts being made by the state government to preserve and promote folk art and to encourage film production. He also informed about the steps being taken towards the establishment of a film city in the state.

MP Manoj Tiwari praised the efforts made by Chief Minister Shri Sai to preserve the cultural heritage of Chhattisgarh and promote the film industry.He also praised the work being done by the state government towards establishing the cultural diversity and folk heritage of the state on the national stage.

Raipur : Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai today attended the assumption of charge and felicitation ceremony of the newly appointed Chairman of Chhattisgarh Disabled Finance and Development Corporation at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Auditorium located at Medical College in the capital Raipur.He congratulated and wished the newly appointed Chairman of Chhattisgarh Disabled Finance and Development Corporation, Lokesh Kavadiya, for his new responsibility. On this occasion, CM Sai announced changing the name of Chhattisgarh Disabled Finance and Development Corporation to Chhattisgarh Disabled People Finance and Development Corporation.

Also on this occasion, from the main stage, loans were given to 15 handicapped beneficiaries, interest subsidy on loan repayment to 11 handicapped beneficiaries and hearing aid was provided to a hearing impaired handicapped.Chief Minister Shri Sai said on this occasion that our government is committed to the overall development of the disabled. Special efforts are being made by the Government of Chhattisgarh to improve the living standards of the disabled.He said that we should survey disabled children and help them by providing loans for their business and new startups, so that there can be positive improvement in their standard of living.

Raipur. Due to the amendment made by the Chhattisgarh government in the Chhattisgarh Land Development Rules, 1984, now industries will be able to do double construction on the same plot of land. This amendment, made on the special initiative of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, will promote industries and business development in the state.Amendments to the Chhattisgarh Land Development Rules have been notified on 24 December 2024.

The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for flattened industries has been increased from 1.5 to 3.0, so that industries will now be able to construct twice the space on the same plot,This will provide more usable space at a lower cost, especially to MSMEs and startups. Ground coverage for industrial plots has been increased from 60 per cent to 70 per cent. Along with this, setbacks have been reduced, which will ensure maximum use of land.

Raipur, 25 April 2025/ Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Development Authority, formerly known as NRDA, has officially become debt-free. The Authority has successfully repaid the entire outstanding debt of Rs 1,788 crore, which had been borrowed from the Government of India and various nationalised banks. In addition, a government guarantee of Rs 100 crore has been returned to the state government. This milestone has been attributed to the financial prudence, policy-driven governance, and transparent administration of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai.

This achievement is expected to accelerate the pace of infrastructure development and the execution of new projects in Nava Raipur.

Nava Raipur, the modern and meticulously planned capital of Chhattisgarh, had availed substantial loans for its development—primarily for land acquisition, construction of roads, government buildings, and institutions such as the Hidayatullah National Law University. However, the burden of debt and the consequent interest payments had strained the Authority’s cash flow. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, the Chhattisgarh government emphasised financial self-reliance and implemented policies that enhanced revenue and paved the way for debt elimination.

Expressing his satisfaction over the development, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the debt-free status of the Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Development Authority is a positive indicator. "Through financial discipline, transparency, and strategic planning, we have ensured not only debt relief for the Authority but also charted its course towards self-sufficiency and new heights of development," he said. He added that this milestone reflects the government’s commitment to transforming Nava Raipur into a modern, employment-oriented city with world-class amenities.

The policies of the Chhattisgarh government encouraged the commercial utilisation of the Authority’s properties. Initiatives such as the proposed Medi-City, a Pharmaceutical Park, the foundation of a semiconductor plant by renowned firm Polymatek, and the establishment of the National Institute of Fashion Technology have significantly boosted private investments. The state government, through the third supplementary budget of 2024–25, allocated Rs 1,043 crore to the Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Development Authority along with additional funding for industrial areas, thus strengthening revenue channels. Furthermore, the Chhattisgarh Arrears Tax, Interest and Penalty Settlement (Amendment) Ordinance-2025 provided relief to traders and spurred economic activities, which indirectly benefited the Authority.

With the debt cleared, all properties of the Authority are now unencumbered, facilitating easier transactions and commercial utilisation. This will improve cash flow and enable faster implementation of infrastructure projects, public services, and new initiatives. Chief Minister emphasised that this will transform Nava Raipur into a hub for medical tourism and industrial development, while simultaneously creating better facilities and generating local employment.

The success of the Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Development Authority stands as a shining example of financial discipline and strategic governance. It serves as a model for other urban development authorities across the country. Chief Minister Shri Sai affirmed the government’s vision of making Nava Raipur not only the pride of Chhattisgarh but also a model city for the entire nation.

Finance Minister Shri OP Choudhary highlighted that Nava Raipur is poised to become the new growth engine of Chhattisgarh’s economy. Institutions such as the RBI, NABARD, regional offices of NTPC, the Balco Cancer Hospital, and the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital have already been established here. Nava Raipur is also emerging as a major centre for the IT sector, with upcoming projects in semiconductor manufacturing and data centres. A Medi-City is being planned over 100 acres to offer world-class medical services at both national and international levels.

Significantly, in the state budget for 2025–26, the Chhattisgarh government has made provisions for developing an "Edu-City" across approximately 100 acres. Nava Raipur already houses the third-largest international cricket stadium in India. In view of the city’s growing importance, Rs 40 crore has been allocated for the upgrade, operation, and maintenance of the Integrated Command and Control Centre. Additional allocations include Rs 20 crore for the Viksit Bharat Iconic Destination Project, Rs 10 crore for e-bus services, Rs 20 crore for a sewage treatment plant, Rs 37 crore for the establishment of a Science City, and Rs 20 crore for a library.

A commercial office complex, designed as plug-and-play office spaces, is also being developed at a cost of Rs 156 crore. In the CBD Commercial Tower, space has been allocated to companies such as Teleperformance, Square Business, and CSM, expected to generate 2,000 IT-based employment opportunities. Budget provisions have also been made for the establishment of a new SDM and tehsil office in Nava Raipur.

This remarkable transformation positions Nava Raipur as a beacon of sustainable urban development and reflects the Chhattisgarh government’s long-term vision for progress, prosperity, and public welfare.