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  • Chief Minister attended the Provincial Arya Convention and Gyan Jyoti Parv

    Chief Minister attended the Provincial Arya Convention and Gyan Jyoti Parv

    Raipur. Chief Minister attended the Provincial Arya Convention and Gyan Jyoti Parv
    We are progressing forward while preserving our culture and respecting our traditions. Education is the only medium through which the development of an individual is possible. The Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said this during the Provincial Arya Convention and Gyan Jyoti Parv organized at the Shahid Smarak Bhawan in Raipur. He said that the revolutionary movement started by Swami Dayanand Saraswati is now reaping results. The Chief Minister also stated that Swami Dayanand Saraswati had raised his voice in favour of educating women, as a result of which the number of female students in Chhattisgarh’s colleges exceeds the number of male students.

    Paying obeisance to Swami Dayanand Saraswati on the occasion of his 200th Anniversary and the 150th Foundation Day of Arya Samaj, Chief Minister Mr. Baghel congratulated everyone on the celebration of Gyan Jyoti Parv. Remembering the Founder of Arya Samaj in Chhattisgarh, Tularam Arya Parganiha Ji, on his Appearance Day, he said that the revered Tularam Arya Ji had made commendable endeavours towards social reform at the local level in the state. We are thankful to him for his generosity and charity.

    In his address, the Chief Minister said that the development of society is a complex process and that it takes centuries to create an advanced society. A society can progress only through the emergence of new ideas and the modification of old concepts, resulting in the development of its scientific outlook. He highlighted the fact that Indian society has always welcomed new ideas. The Sanatan tradition has survived since time immemorial and will continue till eternity.

    Swami Aryavesh from Delhi, who attended the Provincial Arya Convention and Gyan Jyoti Festival, praised the schemes of the Chhattisgarh Government in his address and said that the Gauthan scheme has helped in the conservation of cattle and also secured employment for villagers. While praising the Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, Swami Aryavesh said that the Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit is a commendable project launched by the state government.

    The Minister of Food and Culture Mr. Amarjeet Bhagat, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation Mr. Girish Dewangan, Member of Chhattisgarh State Backward Classes Commission Mr. R.N. Verma, Swami Shri Aryavesh from Arya Samaj, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Provincial Arya Samaj Acharaya Shri Anshudev, Minister Mr. Bhuvnesh Sahu, and other officials and members were present on the occasion.

  • Automatic fines for vehicles without fitness certificates

    Automatic fines for vehicles without fitness certificates

    Raipur. Automatic fines for vehicles without fitness certificates Chhattisgarh government is gearing up to take strict measures against vehicles that do not have fitness, tax, and proper documents. The preparation for implementing the ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) e-detection system on various routes in the state has been completed. This system will enable automatic fines for vehicles without fitness and tax when they pass through the roads. The inauguration of this system will take place at the earliest.

    Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Transport Minister Mohammad Akbar, the implementation of transportation facilities in the state is being carried out smoothly according to their directions. In light of the high number of fatalities in road accidents, the Chief Minister instructed to take appropriate action to reduce such incidents in the state. One of the major causes of road accidents is the heavy vehicles plying on roads without fitness certificates. To reduce the number of accidents caused by unfit vehicles, the Transport Department in the state is installing ANPR cameras on various routes, which will automatically detect and issue fines for vehicles without fitness and tax.

    According to the information received from the Transport Department, ANPR cameras have been installed at a total of nine locations on various routes in Chhattisgarh in the first phase to track vehicles. These cameras have been integrated with the vehicle software and e-detection system of the Transport Department. The first phase of implementing the ANPR e-detection system has been initiated at the following locations including Mahasamund Basna Padampur Road, Saraipali Sarangarh Road, Jairam Nagar Masturi Road, Raipur Abhanpur Bharengabhata, Pathalgaon Ambikapur Road, Dongargarh Rajnandgaon Road, Raigarh Tendubhata, Raigarh Saria, and Nagri Road. Furthermore, efforts have begun to collect data from mining and industrial areas using ANPR cameras, and soon the Transport Department will start receiving records of vehicles passing through these locations through the ANPR system.

    In this system, vehicle information will be obtained through the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera, and when a vehicle passes through the road, its images will be captured. If a vehicle does not possess the required legal documents, its record will be retrieved from the database, and an automatic e-challan will be generated through the e-detection portal. The challan will be sent to the mobile of the vehicle owner via SMS, and until the owner pays the fine, all works related to that vehicle will be restricted in all RTO offices.

    Transport Secretary Shri S. Prakash has appealed to vehicle owners to ensure that all necessary documents of their vehicles are up to date. Having all the documents complete is essential for the safety of the vehicle owners and other people.

    Transport Commissioner Shri Dipanshu Kabra has appealed to vehicle owners to keep their vehicle documents updated to avoid fines for fitness, tax, insurance, and Pollution Under Control (PUC). Following the recommendation of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety (SCCORS), the government has made the policy decision to implement e-detection. Recently, Shri Sanjay Mittal, the Secretary of the Supreme Court Committee, visited some districts and reviewed the corrective measures taken to reduce road accidents in the state. He issued directives to penalize vehicles operating without fitness and insurance.

    It is mandatory to have valid documents such as tax payment, registration certificate, fitness certificate, permit (for commercial vehicles), insurance, and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. Additionally, all vehicle drivers must possess a valid driving license. Fitness and a permit are not required for personal vehicles.

    Based on sample data, it has been observed that a significant number of vehicles are being operated without valid documents. Specifically, heavy goods vehicles, which are required to have fitness certificates, are being found in operation without the necessary fitness certification and without paying taxes. These vehicles not only increase the probability of road accidents but also give rise to issues during insurance claims.

  • Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel extends his best wishes for her bright future

    Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel extends his best wishes for her bright future

    Raipur. Chhattisgarh’s emerging young swimmer, Alyosha Kunjam, paid the Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel a courtesy visit at his residential office today. Alyosha has won two medals in two swimming competitions at the National Tribal Sports Festival organized in Bhubaneswar. During her meeting with the Chief Minister, Alyosha informed him that she had won a silver medal in 50 m freestyle and a bronze medal in 100 m freestyle at the National Tribal Sports Festival. The Chief Minister extended his best wishes for Alyosha’s bright future and congratulated her. He said that Alyosha has made Chhattisgarh proud with her outstanding achievement. Alyosha Kunjam is a student in the 12th standard at Raipur’s Rajkumar College. The National Tribal Sports Festival was organized in Bhubaneswar from 9 to 12 June 2023.

  • Chhattisgarh’s Mahua spreads its fragrance worldwide

    Chhattisgarh’s Mahua spreads its fragrance worldwide

    Raipur. The State Minor Forest Produce Federation has planned to market the food-grade Mahua grown in Chhattisgarh worldwide. It is noteworthy that in the year 2023-24, out of the total 694.94 quintals of food-grade Mahua flowers collected in the state, the Manendragarh Forest Board alone collected 503.65 quintals. Accordingly, the Manendragarh Forest Board ranked first in the collection of food-grade Mahua flowers in the state.

    On account of the superior quality of the Mahua flowers in Chhattisgarh and the facility of new technology provided by the state government, their fragrance has started permeating the world. In accordance with the intention of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel and under the guidance of the Minister of Transport, Housing, Environment, Forest, and Law, Mr. Mohammad Akbar, continuous efforts are being made in Chhattisgarh to enable forest dwellers and collectors to reap maximum benefits from the collection and processing of minor forest produce. As a part of this endeavour, the collection of food-grade Mahua is proving to be quite beneficial.

    According to the information obtained from the Forest Officer of Manendragarh, food-grade Mahua flowers (raw Mahua) were collected through nets under the District Union of Manendragarh’s Primary Forest Produce Co-operative Committee in Bhaunta, Belbehra, Ghutra, Kachaud, Kelhari, Belgaon, Junanwa, and Madisarai. The collectors have gathered 503.65 quintals of raw Mahua flowers at a rate of Rs. 10 per Kg. The Mahua flowers were dried with the help of a solar dryer after collection. The collectors were paid Rs. 5 lakh 3 thousand 650 as wages.

    A total of 99.60 quintals of food-grade Mahua flowers (A-grade: 78.30 quintals and B-grade: 21.30 quintals) were obtained after solar drying and processing. Women of the self-help group under the Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Janakpur and Kathautiya conducted the processing of the raw Mahua flowers. The women were granted employment for 60 days from April 2023 to May 2023. The women were paid a remuneration of Rs. 200 per day. After processing the Mahua flowers, they have been securely stored at Aqua Food and Storage in Bilaspur Bypass, Ring Road No. 3, Vidhan Sabha Road, Giraud, Raipur.
    About 1 kg of dried Mahua flowers were obtained by drying 5 kg of food-grade Mahua flowers. The purchase rate of dried Mahua was Rs. 50 per Kg, while the same in the market was Rs. 30-35 per Kg. As a result, the beneficiaries earned additional profit from the collection of food-grade Mahua flowers. Moreover, collecting Mahua flowers through nets tied under Mahua trees saved the collectors the effort of handpicking the flowers individually in the hot summer season. There was no need to take Mahua flowers to the market for sale. In the financial year 2023–24, 123 Mahua beneficiaries collected food-grade Mahua from 213 Mahua trees through nets.

    Many villagers are showing interest in the collection of food-grade Mahua flowers, and in the future, more beneficiaries are expected to engage in Mahua flower collection through nets. Additionally, self-help groups are employed in tying nets on trees, and collecting, transporting, and drying the flowers through solar dryers.

  • Received financial assistance through bank linkage

    Received financial assistance through bank linkage

    Raipur. Suneeta Kunjam, a resident of Village Panchayat Mundagarh of Darbha Janpad in Bastar district, secured the opportunity of self-employment through bank linkage. She is leading a happy and fulfilled life with her family while running a grocery shop in her village. Suneeta said that she joined the Lakshmi Mata Women’s Self-Help Group under the National Rural Livelihood Mission in 2019. She received financial assistance for self-employment through RF, CIF, and bank linkage, on account of which she established a grocery shop in 2020. She earns a monthly income of nearly Rs. 3–7 thousand from the shop. Sunita said that there are a total of five members in her family, including her husband and three children. The income obtained from the small business is quite sufficient to support them. She is also able to afford a good education for her children.

  • Readymade Garment Manufacturing Unit: A Gateway to Employment Opportunities

    Readymade Garment Manufacturing Unit: A Gateway to Employment Opportunities

    Raipur. The Chhattisgarh government is constantly working for the expansion of employment and self-employment opportunities in the state. Today, there are new avenues for regular employment at the local level, particularly in areas where there were no employment choices. People of all socioeconomic backgrounds are now becoming financially secure. The government has established the Rural Industrial Park (RIPA) in Gauthans, which promotes entrepreneurship through regional participation and the availability of local resources.

    The readymade garment manufacturing unit established in Marri Bangla village’s Mahatma Gandhi Rural Industrial Park(RIPA), Balod district, has emerged as a successful source of employment, providing business opportunities and financial stability to rural women. Over eight self-help groups (SHGs) have been involved in the unit, which offers employment opportunities to its members, enabling them to earn a substantial income. The ready-made garment manufacturing unit operated here has become an effective means of providing employment, where rural youth are pursuing their interests. Notably, women have already earned a significant income of Rs. 2,56,000 from the production of readymade garments.

    The unit produces various items such as petticoats and T-shirts, with a total value of manufactured materials amounting to Rs. 6,97,000 and a production cost of Rs. 4,91,000. Several women’s SHGs, including Sai Baba, Jai Maa Tulsi, Bharat Mata, Jai Ganga Maiya, Jai Maa Shakambhari, Jai Maa Danteshwari, Minimata, and Narmada SHGs, are actively involved in this unit, promoting women’s empowerment through economic prosperity.

    Women associated with RIPA stated that after completing household responsibilities, all the members come to RIPA to make ready-made garments. The establishment of the ready-made garment manufacturing unit in RIPA has helped them earn sufficient income to meet their household expenses. They expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel for providing employment opportunities to them.

  • Godhan NYAY Yojana: A new ray of hope for Subri

    Godhan NYAY Yojana: A new ray of hope for Subri

    Jagdalpur. The Chhattisgarh Government’s ambitious Godhan NYAY Yojana is playing an important role in empowering women financially. Subri Kudami, a beneficiary, and resident of Nannar village panchayat in Bastar district’s Tokapal development block, also received financial stability under the Godhan NYAY Yojana. Subri, who hails from an agricultural family, stated that she works as a cow dung seller and makes manure from cow dung under the Godhan NYAY Yojana. This scheme is run by the Chhattisgarh government under the Suraji Gaon Yojana. She has earned a total income of Rs. 56983, including Rs. 26190 obtained by selling 13095 quintals of cow dung in Nainnar Gauthan and a dividend of Rs. 17698 from the manufacture of manure from cow dung.

    Subri Kudami stated that there are six members in her family, which includes her husband and five children. She used the money to meet her household expenses and educate her children. She further stated that now she feels more confident and self-sufficient due to the financial stability received from this scheme. For this, she expressed her gratitude to the Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel, and the schemes launched by the current government for the welfare of the people.

  • The Project will help in development and operation of 600 model schools

    The Project will help in development and operation of 600 model schools

    Raipur. On the initiative of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, the World Bank has sanctioned an amount of Rs 2460 crore to improve quality of education and infrastructure in the schools of Chhattisgarh and to encourage science and commerce education at the higher secondary level. Nearly 40 lakh students coming from poor and weaker sections of the society will be benefited from this project.

    It is noteworthy that Swami Atmanand English and Hindi medium Schools have been opened in the state to provide quality education to the students of underprivileged communities. In addition, many innovative initiatives are also being taken in the field of education. The Chhattisgarh Accelerated Learning for a Knowledge Economy Operation (CHALK) project has been commenced with the aim to improve access to  education across all grades, and to address the growing demand for science and commerce studies at the senior secondary level. Under this project, residential facilities for students and teachers will be provided for the schools in remote locations.

    Now with the amount sanctioned by the World Bank, this project aimed at providing housing, increasing the enrollment rate of students in schools, improving the quality education and promoting science and commerce education in secondary schools of the state, to increase the number of science and mathematics teachers, to strengthen the necessary infrastructure in laboratories, and to provide accomodation facilities to the students coming from remote areas to study will be be implemented.

    600 model schools to be developed and operated in the state

    This World Bank project will help develop and operate about 600 model schools from class 1 to 12 and encourage science and commerce education at the secondary level. Trained teachers, strong leadership and adequate infrastructure for learning management will be provided in the schools. The project will help in compensating the learning loss during COVID-19. Under the project, teachers will be provided training to make the classroom lessons fun-learning and engaging experience for the students. This project will enhance the employability of the youngsters and also create better employment opportunities in the fast growing manufacturing and service sectors in Chhattisgarh.

  • The meeting of Unified Command chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was held today at the New Circuit House in Raipur

    The meeting of Unified Command chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was held today at the New Circuit House in Raipur

    Raipur. The meeting of Unified Command chaired by Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel was held today at the New Circuit House in Raipur. The meeting was attended by Home Minister Shri Tamradhwaj Sahu, Chief Secretary Shri Amitabh Jain, Director General of Police Shri Ashok Juneja, Additional Chief Secretary Shri Subrat Sahoo, and several other senior officials.

  • Newly-appointed Lieutenant Officers of the Indian Army from Chhattisgarh pay a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister

    Newly-appointed Lieutenant Officers of the Indian Army from Chhattisgarh pay a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister

    Raipur. The newly-appointed Lieutenant Officers of the Indian Army from Chhattisgarh paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel at his residential office today. It is noteworthy that this year, Mr. Chinmay Thakur from Balod, Mr. Dhananjay Sahu from Kanker, Saurabh Kapoor from Sakti, Kushagra Garg from Raipur, and Prince Batra from Bhilai have been appointed to the post of Lieutenant in the Indian Army after the successful completion of four years of training. The newly appointed officers informed the Chief Minister that they had passed out from IMA Dehradun on 10th June. They will assume their responsibilities in the month of July. Congratulating the newly appointed Lieutenant Officers, the Chief Minister expressed his best wishes to them for efficiently discharging their official duties. He added that their selection in the Indian Army will inspire the youth of the state to come forward to serve the nation. Former soldiers Nanku Ram Sahu, Bhupendra Thakur, Naveen Garg, Raj Kapoor, and the guardians of the newly appointed officers were present on the occasion.