Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends NDA CM's conclave
The Chief Minister said that on this occasion, the Prime Minister provided valuable guidance on various development schemes.
Earlier in the day, Chhattisgarh government received special appreciation for its development model and innovative initiatives at the Chief Minister's conclave chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital.
The presentation made by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum captivated the attention of the Prime Minister and other participating Chief Ministers in the NDA conclave meeting. Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao also attended the conclave.
The Chhattisgarh CM highlighted the state's efforts toward good governance and informed that Chhattisgarh has institutionalised transparency and efficiency by creating a dedicated Department of Good Governance and Convergence.
Schemes in the state are being closely monitored through digital tools like the Atal Monitoring Portal, ensuring timely grievance redressal and real-time performance tracking, Sai added.
'Our goal is not just to launch schemes but to ensure they are implemented honestly and effectively on the ground,' the Chief Minister said while addressing the conclave. A key focus of the meeting was the effective implementation of Central government's flagship schemes.'
CM Sai shared that programmes such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, and Jal Jeevan Mission have been successfully delivered to the grassroots in Chhattisgarh through Gram Sabhas, public outreach, and technology-led interventions.
The highlight of the session was a special presentation on the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum, two major socio-cultural initiatives.
Referring to PM Modi's inspiring call of 'Kheloge India, Jeetoge India'.The Chief Minister further said that Chhattisgarh has turned this vision into a grassroots reality through these two initiatives.He explained that Bastar Olympics is not merely a sporting event but a social movement that has replaced guns with javelins, arrows, and balls in the hands of the youth.
The event saw participation from 1.65 lakh athletes across 32 development blocks in seven districts, conducted over 40 days in three levels - block, district, and division.
The competition featured 11 traditional tribal games, including archery, running, kho-kho, kabaddi, and tug-of-war. Participants were divided into four categories - junior, senior, surrendered Naxals, and differently abled. What stood out was the enthusiastic participation from remote villages, especially by women and people with disabilities. (ANI)
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