- Nalanda campus and model registry office will be built in Birgaon, residential leases will be given.

Raipur, September . The state government is moving forward with full commitment to building a developed Chhattisgarh, in line with the resolve for a developed India. Chief Minister Sai said this while addressing the inauguration and groundbreaking ceremony of development works held at the Municipal Corporation of Birgaon in Raipur district on Wednesday.

On this occasion, Chief Minister Sai presented various development projects worth over ₹135 crore to the Birgaon Municipal Corporation area. He inaugurated these projects and performed groundbreaking ceremonies, and announced new development projects worth approximately ₹110 crore, addressing the region's needs.

Chief Minister Sai said that Birgaon is a rapidly developing urban area. In keeping with industrial activity and the growing population, there is a need to strengthen roads, drinking water, sanitation, sewerage, sports facilities, and other civic infrastructure. The state government is working in a planned manner to address these needs. Over the past two and a half years, development projects worth more than ₹160 crore have been implemented in the Birgaon Municipal Corporation area.

The Chief Minister said that the development works dedicated and groundbreaking ceremonies performed today include Municipal Corporation projects worth over ₹94 crore and Public Works Department projects worth over ₹38 crore. Additionally, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for development projects worth approximately ₹16 crore under the Nagarotthan Yojana. The completion of these projects will expand numerous basic amenities, including roads, drinking water, sanitation, and sports infrastructure, in Birgaon and surrounding areas, bringing positive changes to the lives of citizens.

The Chief Minister informed that a model registry office will also be constructed in Birgaon. Ten model registry offices are being developed in the state.

Chief Minister Sai announced several important development projects for Birgaon. He announced a grant of ₹82 crore for the construction of a sewage treatment plant (STP) in the municipal area. This will help strengthen sewage management systems and improve sanitation levels in the area.

The Chief Minister announced Rs. 10 crore for the expansion of an overhead tank and pipeline, Rs. 5 crore for road and drain construction under the infrastructure head, and Rs. 5 crore for the development of a sports ground in Sarora. He also announced Rs. 5 crore for the construction of a Nalanda campus in Birgaon, equipped with modern study facilities, for students and youth preparing for competitive examinations.

Chief Minister Sai also announced the opening of a zone office of the Chhattisgarh Electricity Board in Birgaon. He said that all these initiatives are aimed at providing better infrastructure to the citizens of Birgaon and developing the area to meet future needs.

After survey in seven areas, eligible families will get residential leases.

Chief Minister Sai announced that he would conduct a survey in Ravanbhatha, Banjari Nagar, Shaktipara, Mathpara, Shitalpara, Urkura, and Mazdoor Nagar Sarora in the Birgaon Municipal Corporation area and distribute residential leases to eligible residents as per the rules. He said that providing housing security to poor and needy families is a priority for the government.

Chief Minister Sai said that the state government is continuously working to bring positive change in the lives of the poor, women, laborers, farmers, youth, and needy families. Approximately 1,600 Prime Minister's houses are being built every day in the state. The government has decided to provide permanent housing to 1.8 million poor families.

Addressing the event, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said that Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has given the area a significant gift of development projects worth over 135 crore rupees. These projects will help Birgaon rapidly progress towards becoming a clean, beautiful, well-organized, and well-equipped city.

During the program, Chief Minister Sai performed house warming ceremonies for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He also presented demo checks for incentives to beneficiaries of various public welfare schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Swanidhi Yojana, the Chief Minister's Housing Honor Scheme, and the Noni Suraksha Yojana.

On the occasion of the inauguration of the programme, Chief Minister Sai and public representatives expressed their respect for the services of the Safai Mitras and Swachhata Didis by washing their feet, applying tilak and performing aarti.

The Chief Minister said that our Safai Mitras and Swachhata Didis play a vital role in keeping cities clean and beautiful. Respecting their labor and service is the responsibility of the entire society.

Chief Minister Sai also dedicated two new fire fighting vehicles to the Birgaon Municipal Corporation, which will further strengthen the fire and emergency services capacity in the municipal area.

The Chief Minister gave the message of environmental protection by planting a Rudraksh tree in the Government College campus under the campaign 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'.

On this occasion, MP Brijmohan Agrawal, Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Rajiv Agrawal, Chairman of Leather Craftsmen Board Dhruv Kumar Mirdha, MLA Motilal Sahu, MLA Anuj Sharma, MLA Smt. Bhavna Bohra, Mayor Nandlal Dewangan, Chairman Kriparam Nishad along with other public representatives, officials and a large number of citizens were present.