Raipur: Education is the true foundation of social development. Whether it's the art of living, business, agriculture, or any other field, education is the first step to success in every field. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said this at the swearing-in ceremony of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Sarva Ravidas Samaj, held in the farmers' auditorium of the Indira Gandhi Agricultural University.

Earlier there was one medical college, now there are 15 medical colleges.

Chief Minister Sai said that the state government has been continuously striving to improve the level of education since its inception. While there was only one medical college at the time of the state's formation, today there are approximately 15 medical colleges operating in the state. Similarly, the establishment of prestigious national and international institutions such as IIT, Triple-IT, IIM, Law University, AIIMS, and CIPET in Chhattisgarh has provided significant opportunities for local youth.

Society should be strong and united

Chief Minister Sai said that a strong and organized society is the need of the hour, as an organized society plays a decisive role in nation-building. Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's motto of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas," he said that the state government has been working in the interest of all sections of society for the past 23 months in accordance with these guiding principles.

Chief Minister Sai said that the state government has taken several important steps in recent months, which include steps like Krishak Unnati Yojana for farmers, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to provide pucca houses to every family, Mahatari Vandan Yojana to provide financial security to mothers and sisters, teacher rationalization to ensure availability of teachers in remote areas.