ur aim is to make women not only beneficiaries of schemes but also leaders in building a developed Chhattisgarh: Chief Minister Shri Sai

Chief Minister attended the 'Shakti Swaroopa' programme in Shining Chhattisgarh and honoured women who have made significant contributions in various fields.

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Raipur, October 2026 / Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai has stated that Chhattisgarh's women power is the state's greatest strength, and women's empowerment is a strong foundation for building a developed Chhattisgarh. Making women economically self-reliant, along with advancing them in the fields of education, health, security, employment, entrepreneurship, and leadership, are among the state government's top priorities. Our goal is not just to make women beneficiaries of government schemes, but to make them active participants and leaders in the development journey of their families, society, and the state.

Chief Minister Shri Sai was addressing the Shining Chhattisgarh "Shakti Swaroopa" program organized by Hindi Khabar in the capital Raipur today. The Chief Minister honored and interacted with women who have brought glory to the state by making significant contributions in various fields.

Extending his best wishes for Sharadiya Navratri, the Chief Minister said that in our eternal culture, women are considered the embodiment of power. Navratri is a grand festival dedicated to the worship of the mother power. Our tradition holds that where women are respected, gods reside there. Embracing this sentiment, the state government is continuously working for the respect, security, self-reliance, and bright future of women.

Mother's struggle and values ​​taught her the importance of service and sensitivity.

Chief Minister Shri Sai, sharing his life experiences, said that he was born into a simple farming family. After losing his father in his childhood, he witnessed his mother managing the family and farming amidst many difficulties. Even in difficult circumstances, his mother ensured no shortage in the children's education and values.
The Chief Minister said that his mother's struggle, service spirit, faith in eternal values, and dedication to family deeply influenced his personality. He drew inspiration for public service and sensitivity to the needy from his family, and especially from his mother. Today, even as Chief Minister, he continues to carry forward those same values.

Mahatari Vandan boosts women's self-confidence and economic independence

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the Mahatari Vandan Yojana has become an important medium for positive change in the lives of the state's mothers and sisters. Under the scheme, more than 6.8 million women are receiving financial assistance of ₹1,000 per month. So far, over ₹20,700 crore has been transferred directly to women's accounts in 32 installments.
He stated that the Mahatari Vandan Yojana is not merely a financial assistance scheme. This amount has not only given women financial independence for their small needs but has also strengthened their participation and confidence in family decision-making. Women are using this money for children's education, medicines, nutrition, household needs, and savings.

The Chief Minister said that the government is striving to ensure that no eligible woman is deprived of the benefits of the scheme. The cases of eligible women who have not received benefits due to technical reasons, errors related to documents, Aadhaar, or bank accounts are being examined and necessary solutions are being found.