00 Houses will be safe with the construction of embankment in the river - Deputy Chief Minister Sharma
Raipur. In order to stop erosion in Sakri river and to provide protection to the villagers from floods, today Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the construction of 250 meter long embankment at a cost of Rs 4.08 crore in village Kodar. This important project will protect the houses situated on the river bank of village Kodar, will control the problem of erosion and will provide better disposal facilities to the villagers. 

Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sharma inaugurated the construction work by performing a ritualistic puja at a ceremony held in Kodar, a dependent village of the Regakhar Panchayat. He stated that the state government prioritizes the development of rural areas and the safety of citizens. The ongoing erosion of the Sakri River has long been a source of inconvenience for villagers, and this embankment has been approved for construction. He explained that this 250-meter-long embankment will not only prevent river erosion but also reduce damage caused by water pressure during floods. This will protect homes along the river and provide relief to residents from frequent floods. Furthermore, sanitation facilities will also improve for villagers living along the river.

Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sharma stated that the state government is continuously working to improve the living standards of villagers. He reported that 142 houses have been approved in the village, and all eligible beneficiaries included in the survey list have been provided with housing. Following its promise, the government prioritized the housing scheme by approving it in its first cabinet meeting upon its formation. He added that to ensure villagers can easily access the benefits of the schemes in their villages, a digital facilitation center is being operated in the Gram Panchayat building, providing special facilities to women and the elderly. Furthermore, under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, an amount of ₹25,000 has been transferred to the accounts of beneficiaries in 25 installments, providing economic empowerment to women. The Deputy Chief Minister stated that the government's objective is not only to formulate schemes, but also to ensure their effective implementation, ensuring that benefits reach the last person and the overall development of villages.