Raipur – Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the closing ceremony of the CM Trophy India International Challenge Badminton Competition 2024 on Sunday held at the iSports Badminton Arena in Mowa, Raipur. During his address, the Chief Minister highlighted the Chhattisgarh government’s strong commitment to nurture sports talent in the state, emphasizing improved facilities and infrastructure for athletes.

As part of the state’s initiative to motivate athletes, Shri Sai announced that Chhattisgarh players who win medals at the Olympics will receive substantial cash incentives: Rs 3 crore for a gold medal, Rs 2 crore for a silver, and Rs 1 crore for a bronze.

The Chief Minister further spoke about the importance of sports, not only as a medium of competition but as a symbol of unity, discipline, and dedication. He praised the positive impact sports have on youth, saying, “Sports make the youth emotionally strong, positive, and energetic. They inspire discipline and foster unity.” He reiterated the state's focus on promoting sports, noting that Chhattisgarh has many talented players, and the government is actively supporting them through schemes like Khelo India, which is being implemented across all districts in the state.

Shri Sai shared personal stories to highlight the resilience of Chhattisgarh’s youth. He mentioned his recent conversation with Ritika Dhruv, a promising badminton player from Dhamtari, who has overcome financial hardships—her father works as a laborer and her mother is an Anganwadi assistant—to excel in sports. “Despite the struggles, Ritika has shown tremendous potential. I assured her that we will fully support her as she continues to bring pride to her family and Chhattisgarh,” said the Chief Minister. 

The Chief Minister also spoke about Nisha, a mountaineer from Chhattisgarh, whose dream is to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Everest. Due to financial constraints, Nisha had been unable to pursue her goals. “I assured Nisha that the government will support her, and have approved an amount of Rs 4.75 lakh for her mountaineering expeditions,” Shri Sai said.

Shri Sai concluded by reiterating the government’s commitment to fostering sports talent in the state and ensuring that players have the resources they need to succeed. He congratulated the men’s doubles champions, Shri Hariharan and Shri Ruban Kumar, and also thanked all the participants, organizers, and international players for making the CM Trophy India International Challenge a success.

The event was attended by Chhattisgarh Badminton Association President Mr. Vikram Sisodia, General Secretary Mr. Sanjay Mishra, and other officials, along with a large gathering of sports enthusiasts.

Jashpur: Jashpur MLA Mrs. Raimuni Bhagat has inaugurated the craft trade fair organized in Gaushala. In this fair, items made by different types of craftsmen have been put up for sale and exhibition.

The craft trade fair was inaugurated by Jashpur MLA by formally cutting the ribbon. After which, Jashpur MLA inspected the items made by the craftsmen and praised their work and wished them a bright future.

On this occasion, Municipal President Radheshyam Ram, Vice President Raju Gupta, BJP Mandal President Santosh Singh, Faizan Sarwar Khan, Sharad Chaurasia and residents of the city were present.

Raipur - Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai today offered prayers to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health, at his residence office here and wished for a healthy and happy life of the people of the state.He congratulated and congratulated the people of the state on the occasion of Dhanteras.

On this occasion, Shri Sai said that for prosperity and wealth, Lord Kuber is worshiped and for health, Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped. He said that the festival of Diwali should bring happiness and prosperity to everyone and may Lord Dhanvantari provide health to everyone.

Raipur - Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has urged residents of Chhattisgarh to remain vigilant against increasing incidents of cyber fraud. During his address, he highlighted the alarming rise in such scams, which was also noted by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in today’s 'Mann Ki Baat' program, emphasizing the need for public awareness.

The Chief Minister warned that fraudsters are now employing sophisticated tactics, often impersonating family members in phone conversations to deceive individuals. He stressed that even educated citizens are falling victim to these scams, sometimes leading to devastating consequences, including financial loss and in severe consequences and suicide.

Shri Sai reassured the public that the government is actively implementing measures to enhance cyber security and conducting awareness campaigns to protect citizens from fraud. He urged everyone to exercise caution when receiving suspicious calls or messages and to refrain from sharing personal information.

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