Historical example of social harmony with 6,412 couples 

 Raipur - Chhattisgarh has achieved a historic milestone in social harmony, public participation, and sensitive governance, establishing its unique identity globally. The state-level mass marriage ceremony organized under the Chief Minister's Kanya Vivah Yojana has been included in the Golden Book of World Records. By solemnizing the marriages of thousands of couples in a single day, Chhattisgarh has set an inspiring example of social unity and the spirit of Antyodaya, which is being lauded nationwide. On February 10th, in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, a grand ceremony was held at the Science College grounds in Raipur, where a total of 6,412 couples from across the state tied the knot. Of these, 1,316 couples were married live in Raipur, while the remaining couples joined this historic event virtually from various districts across the state. All marriages were solemnized in accordance with religious traditions and social customs, making this event not just a government event but a grand celebration of social harmony and collective happiness. The inclusion of this historic event in the Golden Book of World Records is a matter of pride and honor for Chhattisgarh. The ceremony was notable for the fact that couples from Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and the Baiga community, a special backward tribe, solemnized their marriages according to their respective religious customs. This event became a living symbol of Chhattisgarh's cultural diversity, mutual harmony, and spirit of religious harmony. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai stated on this occasion that the Chief Minister's Kanya Vivah Yojana has become a strong foundation of respect, trust, and social security for poor and needy families. He said that there was a time when the marriage of daughters was a major concern for economically weak families, but this scheme has alleviated that concern and brought new happiness and confidence to the lives of thousands of families. Under the scheme, each newly married couple was provided financial assistance of ₹35,000. Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade said that the Chief Minister's Kanya Vivah Yojana was initiated under the leadership of former Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh, and the current government is committed to expanding it further and reaching the last person in society. He said that the government's priority is to ensure that the benefits of public welfare schemes reach every section of society and to further strengthen social harmony. This historic event is proof that when government schemes are implemented with sensitivity, public participation, and social cooperation, they no longer remain mere government schemes but become an inspiration for positive change in society. This achievement, recorded in the Golden Book of World Records, gives Chhattisgarh a new national identity in the field of social harmony and public welfare.