CM vows to eliminate Maoism by March 2026, announces police Commissionerate system
Speaking at the 79th Independence Day celebration at the Police Parade Ground in Raipur, he also announced that the Police Commissionerate system would soon be introduced in the state to further strengthen law enforcement.
The CM highlighted the success of the government's aggressive anti-Naxal strategy, which combines intensive operations with a robust surrender policy. Since December 2023, over 450 Maoists have been neutralised, 1,578 arrested, and 1,589 surrendered.
Prominent Maoist leaders, including Basavaraju and Sudhakar Reddy, were among those killed.
Sai underscored the government's commitment to reaching the last mile, citing the transformation of Tadmetla, once the site of a deadly Maoist attack, into a hub of healthcare. The Chintagufa health centre now serves thousands and facilitates about 20 childbirths each month. With Maoist influence waning, 50 previously shut schools in Bastar have reopened, remote villages have gained electricity, and bank branches have opened in former insurgent zones like Pamed.
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Under the Niyad Nella Naar – Your Good Village scheme, 327 villages have received access to basic facilities, he said. The event also marked the inauguration of the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav, commemorating 25 years of statehood.
Paying tribute to freedom fighters like Shaheed Gend Singh, Veer Narayan Singh, and Veer Gundadhur, the CM called on citizens to embrace their legacy and work towards a prosperous Chhattisgarh.
Sai also emphasised the state's role in PM Modi's 'Vocal for Local' initiative. He urged people to choose swadeshi products and called on MSMEs to ensure high quality and reduce import dependency. The government is actively promoting khadi, millets, pulses, and eco-friendly farming.
Highlighting national defense, he praised the armed forces for safeguarding India's sovereignty, referencing operations from past wars with Pakistan to the recent Operation Sindoor in Pahalgam.
On the housing front, the CM announced the approval of 18 lakh houses, including 34,000 for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and 15,000 for surrendered Maoists, under various central schemes.
He said that in the education sector, the government plans to establish Education City and Science City in Nava Raipur, alongside the National Forensic Sciences University and National Institute of Electronics and IT.
Skill development centers are also being set up across all 32 blocks of Bastar. A new startup policy aims to support 150 startups and engage 50,000 students across 100 technical institutes.
The CM said that infrastructure development is also a major focus. The Bodhghat Multipurpose Project, with a ₹50,000 crore investment, will generate 200 MW of electricity and expand irrigation to 7 lakh hectares. Plans include new rail lines, expressways, and solar initiatives under the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
The state has attracted investment proposals worth over ₹6.65 lakh crore.
Sai also highlighted women-centric schemes like the Mahatari Vandana Yojana, providing ₹1,000 per month to 70 lakh women, with over ₹11,700 crore already disbursed.
The CM said that on the cultural front, the state will establish a Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum, increase pensions for artists and writers, and promote Bastar tourism and homestays.
Environmental initiatives include planting 3.5 crore saplings and expanding forest cover by 683 sq km under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign.
Concluding his address, CM Sai urged citizens to commit to building a self-reliant and developed Chhattisgarh, inspired by the ideals of leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. "With people's participation, we will surely achieve the goal of a developed Chhattisgarh and fulfill our vision for a free, prosperous, and self-reliant state," he said.
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