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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
We Will Illuminate Every Corner of Bastar with Development, says CM Vishnu Deo Sai
RAIPUR: Vishnu Deo Sai declared that ' no corner of Bastar will be left behind on the path of development' as he addressed a massive public gathering during a Samadhan Shivir held at Tongpal village in Sukma district. As part of the concluding phase of the Su-Shasan Tihar (Good Governance Festival), the CM laid out the state government's achievements and inaugurated development projects worth Rs 16 crore, and also announced new works worth over Rs 500 crore for the region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Among the most notable announcements was Rs 230 crore road project connecting Sukma to Dantewada , a strategic infrastructure boost to the tribal heartland once deeply affected by Naxalism. 'We've worked with honesty and transparency, and that's why we are sharing our governance report card directly with the public,' said CM Sai. During the event, PM Awas Yojana beneficiaries received house keys and first installment checks, realizing their dream of owning a permanent home, a new 'Pratigya Hakkum Mail' bus service was flagged off for the Kistaram-Konta route, providing better transport to remote regions. The CM personally interacted with residents and reviewed the real-time status of key welfare schemes. He emphasized that the fight against Maoism is nearing its end, with schools ringing with bells instead of bullets in once-sensitive Sukma. As Su-Shasan Tihar concludes, the Chief Minister's visit reaffirmed that Bastar is no longer defined by conflict, but by progress
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM suspends & reprimands officials across multiple depts
Raipur: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai took strict action against officials in Mungeli and Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) districts during the ongoing 'Susashan Tihar' ( Good Governance Festival ). Executive engineer R.K. Mishra of the water resources department, posted in Mungeli, was suspended with immediate effect for the long-pending Maniyari and Patharia reservoir projects. Similarly, GPM district education officer Jagdish Kumar Shastri was removed from his post following the district's dismal board exam results, which the CM said reflected serious flaws in the education system. Chairing a review meeting at the Mungeli collectorate on the progress of govt schemes in GPM, Bilaspur, and Mungeli districts, Sai emphasised the importance of accountable governance and directed swift disciplinary action against erring officials. "Good governance means efficient and responsive administration. The trust placed in us by the people must be strengthened through action," Sai said, urging officers to frequently visit rural areas to better understand ground realities and improve service delivery. Addressing water scarcity during peak summer, the CM directed officials to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply and devise concrete strategies to combat seasonal diseases. He assured that fertilisers and seeds are adequately available and instructed that farmers should not face any hurdles in accessing them. Expressing strong disapproval over delayed wage payments in the Marwahi forest division, the CM instructed that payments be delivered directly to the homes of affected labourers. He also ordered speedy resolution of the large number of pending revenue cases in Bilaspur district and directed officials to avoid repeatedly summoning parties. Sai questioned the delay in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the Achanakmar Reserve area and called for timely execution through better coordination. He suggested training women's groups to produce centering plates used in housing construction to boost rural employment. Concerned over the delay in issuing over five lakh Ayushman cards in Bilaspur, Sai reprimanded the CMHO and sought updates on the status of CIMS Super Speciality Hospital. He proposed exploring the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and asked the district collector to submit a detailed proposal. The chief minister emphasised urgent efforts for water recharge, pond restoration, and crop diversification with farmers' consent, especially ahead of the monsoon season. He instructed various departments to prepare a joint action plan to ensure long-term water conservation and agricultural sustainability.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai takes action on negligent officials, orders suspension and reforms
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai took strict action against negligent officials in Mungeli and Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) districts. During the 'Susasan Tihar' ( Good Governance Festival ), the Chief Minister directed the immediate suspension of R.K. Mishra, the Executive Engineer of the state Water Resources Department posted in Mungeli, for the incomplete work of significant irrigation projects like the Maniyari Reservoir and Patharia Reservoir, which have remained unfinished for years. An order was issued to remove Jagdish Kumar Shastri, the District Education Officer of GPM district, from his post. The Chief Minister stated that the district's extremely poor performance in the board examinations reflects a serious deficiency in the education system, and such negligence will not be tolerated. The Chief Minister issued these directives during a review meeting on the implementation of schemes in GPM, Bilaspur, and Mungeli districts, held at the Mungeli Collectorate. The Chief Minister said that good governance means effective administration. The public's trust in placing us in power needs to be further strengthened. Officials have done good work in resolving applications received during the Good Governance Festival. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo He asked the officials to visit rural areas more frequently. This will provide ground-level information and improve administrative efficiency. The Chief Minister said that the summer season is at its peak. Officials should ensure that no one faces a shortage of drinking water. He directed the preparation and implementation of a concrete action plan to prevent seasonal diseases. There is sufficient availability of fertilisers and seeds in the state. Farmers should not face any difficulty regarding fertilisers and seeds. The Chief Minister said that the Atal Digital Service Centre is an essential part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee. 1,460 centres have already opened across the state. He said that another 5,000 Atal Seva Kendras will open in the next six months. By 24 April next year, Atal Digital Service Centres will be started in every gram panchayat. It should also be kept in mind that people do not have to travel long distances for small tasks. Expressing displeasure over the long-pending wage payment of the Forest Department in the Marwahi forest division, he directed immediate payment to be made by visiting the labourers' homes. Directives were issued to clear the large number of pending revenue cases in Bilaspur district by running a campaign. He also directed that the parties should not be called for hearings repeatedly. The Chief Minister inquired about the reason for the delay in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the Achanakmar Reserve area and directed that it should be completed within the time limit by establishing coordination. He also asked for training of women's groups for centering plates so that they can get employment in a large number of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana projects. The Chief Minister said that the Ayushman cards of more than five lakh people in Bilaspur district have not been made yet. The Chief Minister reprimanded the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) for this. He also inquired about the SIMS Super Speciality Hospital started in Bilaspur. He said that running it on PPP mode should also be considered. He directed the District Collector to submit a detailed proposal for this. The Chief Minister said that now all of us have to focus on water recharging. Praising the work done in Rajnandgaon, he directed that similar efforts should be made in Bilaspur and surrounding districts as well. The Chief Minister said that the rainy season is approaching. The water inflow areas of ponds have been encroached upon at many places. Due to this, the ponds do not fill up. He asked for efforts with public participation to ensure that all ponds are filled. He directed the urban development, agriculture, and panchayat departments to jointly prepare an action plan in this regard. He directed that crop diversification should be promoted with the consent of the farmers.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Online testimonies for tribals, Maoism to end by March 2026: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai, during a review meeting in Bijapur, advocated for accessible online testimonies to benefit remote tribal areas RAIPUR: During a joint review meeting in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai stressed the need to make the judicial system more accessible through online testimonies—particularly benefiting remote and tribal areas. Highlighting Sushasan Tihar as a symbol of transparent governance, he reiterated the state's commitment to eradicating Maoism by March 2026 and emphasised the rehabilitation of surrendered Maoists. The chief minister also focused on aligning employment with local resources, strengthening Atal Seva Kendras, promoting agriculture and allied sectors, improving education outcomes, and encouraging youth participation in industrial growth and maize cultivation to boost rural income. He made it clear that this system would be especially beneficial in tribal regions, where transportation challenges often prevent people from reaching courts. Addressing the joint review meeting at Bijapur district headquarters, the CM emphasised that digital technology can simplify and expedite the judicial process, providing relief to common people. He said this system would benefit tribal areas, where transport issues often hinder access to courts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Sai stated that "Sushasan Tihar" (Good Governance Festival) reflects transparency and accountability in governance. He said guarantees made under "Modi ki Guarantee" have been implemented over the past one and a half years, strengthening public trust in the government. He added that significant actions have been taken against Maoists in the Bastar division. Reiterating the goal of complete eradication of Maoists by March 2026, he directed that comprehensive arrangements be made for the housing, rehabilitation, skill training, and employment of surrendered Maoists. He instructed that placement camps be organised with participation from NMDC and the private sector to help these youths reintegrate into the mainstream. CM stressed that employment opportunities in tribal areas should be developed in alignment with local resources. He highlighted the establishment of Atal Seva Kendras in 1,460 panchayats, which will enable villagers to access services such as banking within their own villages. He noted that the tribal-dominated Bastar region is rich in minerals and forest produce and that efforts are being made to increase the income of its residents and bring them into the mainstream of development. He reaffirmed the goal of ensuring comprehensive development of Bastar and declared that Naxalism will be completely eradicated from Bastar and all of Chhattisgarh by March 2026. He directed that emphasis be placed on promoting farming and developing irrigation facilities, along with allied activities such as fish farming, animal husbandry, goat rearing, pig farming, and dairy production. He also called for a focus on developing tourism infrastructure in Bastar to generate employment. The CM instructed that Atal Digital Service Centres in Bastar's gram panchayats should be used to ensure the availability of maximum services to the public. He praised officials for the improvement in Dantewada's examination results, noting a 10% increase in high school and a 4% increase in higher secondary results.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Systemic failures, mental harassment and disregard by officials behind CHO's suicide'
Raipur: The alleged suicide of a woman Community Health Officer (CHO) posted at Ayushman Arogya Mandir Jangalpur in the Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan district on Thursday has sparked a row over the safety of female CHOs serving in rural areas of the state under the National Health Mission. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A day after the tragic incident, the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Samudaik Swasthya Adhikari Prakosth alleged that the dedicated woman CHO, Arti Yadav, took her own life due to mental harassment by officials, terming the tragedy a failure of the system. According to Prakosth president Prafull Kumar, Arti Yadav was a mother to a one-year-old child. A month after losing her husband in an accident, her plea for leave was allegedly rejected. Away from her home in Durg, she continued to serve alone at the health centre, single-handedly managing numerous responsibilities without any colleagues or support, Kumar said. He further alleged that a month's salary, three months of performance-based incentives, and funds for the centre were withheld. Attempts for transfer were unsuccessful due to alleged contractual exploitation, and the senior health officer threatening to harm her confidential report (CR), he added. The recently issued Terms of Reference (TOR) reportedly placed the entire burden on her, demanding that she perform the work of four people alone. The threat of salary deduction two to three days prior allegedly shattered her last hope, he added. "This is not an isolated incident. In the last three years, five CHOs reportedly lost their lives due to work pressure," stated the Prakosth. The Prakosth has demanded appropriate workload, mental health support, and an end to contractual exploitation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Meanwhile, CMHO Dr Ashish Sharma told TOI that depression might have been the reason for the suicide. "After her husband's death, she applied for leave twice, and I approved it. I called her three to four days ago to ask if she wanted another extension. Despite the general cancellation of leave due to ongoing 'Susashan Tihar' (Good Governance Festival) in state, I approved her leave. She was a sincere staff member," the CMHO said. The Prakosth has been continuously striving for the regularisation and transfer of CHOs, along with various other demands. The number of alleged cases of harassment of female health workers across the state has increased to 25, regarding which the Prakosth has sent letters to health minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, minister of women and child development Laxmi Rajwade, and several other senior officials. Rajwade reportedly sent a letter to the health minister to fulfill the demands but no action has been seen on the ground so far. Prafull stated that the 3,500 contractual CHOs in the state are agitated, and if govt does not take action in time, they will launch a state-wide agitation. "90% of the CHOs are women, and most of them are young and unmarried. They are being forced not to leave their headquarters even during the night. Anti-social elements in the locality are trying to take undue advantage of this. We demand that women CHOs be posted within an eight-kilometre radius of their homes for their safety," Prafull told TOI while sharing copies of complaints and FIRs lodged with the police regarding incidents of misbehaviour with female CHOs.
