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Time of India
11 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Conduct 3 mandatory parent-teacher meet in all schools of state: CM Sai
Raipur: Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai has directed all schools across the state will now conduct three mandatory parent-teacher meetings each academic year, designed not only to discuss academic performance but to build a collaborative ecosystem between school and home, to strengthen the role of parents in a child's education journey. According to the guidelines issued by School Education Secretary Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi, the first parent-teacher meeting will be held in the first week of Aug, while the second and third meetings will take place within 10 days of the quarterly and half-yearly examinations. District collectors and education officers have been instructed to develop implementation plans and ensure that these meetings are executed uniformly and meaningfully in every govt and aided school across Chhattisgarh. These meetings will go beyond report card discussions. They aim to foster holistic development by providing parents with practical guidance on creating a positive learning environment at home. Topics will include establishing a healthy daily routine, managing exam stress, encouraging open communication, and building a child's confidence. Schools will also raise awareness about initiatives like "Bagless Saturdays", which focus on relieving academic pressure through creative activities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Officials said that in the order that the meetings will offer a platform for schools to connect parents with broader welfare services. Parents will be encouraged to ensure their children attend regular health check-ups and participate in certificate camps that help them secure essential documents like caste, income, and residence certificates. The concept of "Nyota Bhojan"—community-shared meals—is also being promoted to reinforce school-community ties and social inclusion. An important focus of the campaign is digital literacy for families. Parents will be introduced to key learning tools such as the Diksha App, E-Jadui Pitara, and Digital Library platforms. The goal is to help parents understand and support their child's use of digital learning resources at home, making education more interactive and accessible even outside the classroom. The school education department officers said that the first meeting in August will be conducted in a grand and dialogue-centric manner across all schools, setting the tone for subsequent meetings. These sessions will not only provide academic updates but will also touch upon children's extracurricular progress, health, personality development, and social behaviour. This parent-teacher collaboration model reflects CM Sai's broader vision to ensure that home and school function as equal partners in nurturing the next generation. By aligning community, family, and educational institutions, Chhattisgarh hopes to set a new national benchmark in inclusive, student-centered education.


New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Six Naxalites killed in encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur
NARAYANPUR: Six Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh on Friday, police said. A gunfight broke out in the afternoon in the forest of Abujhmad region when joint teams of security forces were out on an anti-Naxal operation following inputs about the presence of ultras, Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj P told PTI. "Multiple exchanges of fire between the security forces and Maoists occurred since the afternoon. So far, the bodies of six Maoists have been recovered from the encounter site along with AK-47/SLR rifles, other weapons, explosive material and daily use items," he said. The operation is still underway, the IG added. Hailing security forces, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, his government has been marching ahead firmly towards fulfilling the resolve of making the country completely Naxal-free by March 31, 2026. "In a major operation by security forces, six Naxalites have been neutralised so far in Abujhmad of Narayanpur district. I congratulate all the brave jawans of the security forces involved in the operation and salute their indomitable courage," he said in a statement.


News18
2 days ago
- Health
- News18
Chhattisgarh Rolls Out 151 New Health Vehicles To Boost Medical Access In Remote Areas
CM Vishnu Deo Sai flags off the first batch to strengthen emergency response and healthcare reach in tribal regions like Bastar and Sarguja. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday flagged off 151 new vehicles to be used by the state's field-level healthcare personnel as the government pushed to improve accessibility of facilities and ensure swift response during medical emergencies. Speaking after flagging off the vehicles from his official residence in Raipur, Sai said they would help greatly enhance healthcare accessibility in remote regions of tribal-dominated Bastar and Sarguja divisions, an official statement said. 'This initiative will serve as a strong stride towards a healthy Chhattisgarh," he noted. The day marks a new chapter in the journey towards a robust and accessible healthcare system. Outdated and defunct vehicles have been scrapped and replaced with state-of-the-art ones, which will also accelerate implementation, supervision, and monitoring of national health programmes, the CM said. These vehicles, being provided to district and block-level officers and field health staff, will enable regular inspections, effective supervision of health camps, swift outreach in remote areas, and timely response during emergencies, he said. The induction of new vehicles will make the administration of national health programmes more dynamic, effective, and result-oriented. The move is expected to energize the entire public health delivery system in the state, making it more responsive and accountable, Sai insisted. These vehicles will be distributed to all districts in phases, with the first batch dispatched to 12 districts across Bastar and Sarguja divisions, he said. The state government will soon launch 851 new ambulances, including 375 for the 108 emergency service, 30 for mobile rural medical units, and 163 'Muktanjali' hearse vehicles for free public use, the CM maintained. He lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dedicated efforts for the upliftment of tribal communities. Under the PM's Jan Man Yojana, special arrangements would be made for 30 ambulances catering to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Sai pointed out the state government will now be able to reach every household even during challenging conditions like monsoon, with full preparedness. Reiterating his government's unwavering commitment to strengthening healthcare services, the Chief Minister provided detailed information on the ongoing efforts to reinforce medical infrastructure, the release said. Chhattisgarh Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, in his address on the occasion, affirmed the BJP government is working with full dedication to improve the state's healthcare ecosystem. Health Secretary Amit Kataria, Commissioner (Health) Dr Priyanka Shukla, and several senior government officials were present at the event. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
State NITI Aayog report suggests major push for Chhattisgarh's service sector
A Rajya NITI Aayog report, made with the aim of facilitating a 14-15 fold increase in Chhattisgarh's state GDP by 2047, was released on Thursday. It called for giving a major push to the service sector, which contributes 35% to the state GDP, and recommended several measures to take it to 50% by 2047. The more than 200-page report was released at an event in New Raipur in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, other state ministers, and NITI Aayog member K Subramaniam. 'The state GDP is Rs 5 lakh crore now… By 2047, we will take the state GDP to Rs 75 lakh crore,' CM Sai said. Subramaniam, who also spoke at the event, said, 'Social equity and human capital development are at the forefront with initiatives aimed at enhancing education, healthcare and skill development to empower our citizens.' The industrial sector contributes about 45% of Chhattisgarh's state GDP. The service sector contributes 35% and agriculture accounts for 20%. An excerpt from the report read, 'The service sector is expected to expand rapidly, driven by growth in information technology, logistics and tourism.' As per the report, Chhattisgarh presently ranks 19th in states with domestic tourist footfall and 28th in international tourist footfall. The report proposes giving the tourism industry benefits like reduced property tax rates, subsidised rates for electricity, water and land parcels, and others to push for its growth. The state will work on promoting different types of tourism, such as eco, cultural, wellness, religious, heritage, and adventure, as well as meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibition (MICE) tourism, where modern venues will be offered at locations surrounded by natural beauty. The report, under each category of tourism, has short-listed several tourist spots that can be developed. For connectivity, the report recommended turning Chhattisgarh's capital city, Raipur, into an international airport with direct flights to the United States, Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. The report also calls for expanding and upgrading roads, enhancing connectivity to 10 districts that currently have no direct railway connection, developing a range of ancillary services, local packaging hubs, 24/7 logistics operations, developing multi-modal logistics parks, specialised terminals and cold chain infrastructure. Tapping low-cost land for IT and IT-enabled companies to establish and expand operations is also among the report's proposals. There were also suggestions to make the state a hub for Hindi BPOs and artificial intelligence startups.


Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
High political tension on electricity tariff hike as LoP charges govt with ‘anti-people' move
Raipur: The third day of the Monsoon Session of the witnessed intense debate and sharp exchanges as the Opposition Congress moved an adjournment motion over the recent hike in electricity tariffs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Leader of Opposition Dr Charandas Mahant led the charge, terming the hike as burdensome and unjustified, while chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai defended the increase, calling it one of the lowest in the country and necessary for the state's energy goals. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Mahant criticized the govt's "anti-people" decision to raise tariffs across all consumer categories, including domestic users, farmers, and small businesses. Mahant reminded the House that the recent hike was the second tariff increase in just 20 months since the Sai-led govt came to power. "Nearly six million consumers have been affected. Even farmers are now paying more per unit than industrial units. What kind of govt's priority is this?" Mahant questioned over the electricity tariff hike in the Assembly. Common Citizens Punished With Higher Bills As Govt Depts Don't Pay Theirs: LoP Mahant also pointed to what he described as alarming mismanagement in the power sector. "Over Rs 8,000 crore in dues are unpaid, Rs 2,500 crore by govt departments and Rs 5,500 crore in subsidies. To make up for this, common citizens are being punished with higher bills," he said. He also cited repeated fire incidents at power department godowns in Raigarh, Gudhiyari in Raipur, and Bhilai-3 within the last 20 months, calling them indicators of systematic negligence. "Even under the RDS scheme, Rs 3,560 crore was sanctioned by the Centre. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But if the govt doesn't pay its share, the 60% grant will be converted into debt. This is how you plan to develop Chhattisgarh?" he asked. Adding to his criticism, Mahant said that power cuts, low voltage, and erratic supply were frequent, even at ministerial residences. "What are common citizens supposed to expect?" he asked. CM's Response Responding to the notice of adjournment motion, CM Vishnu Deo Sai asserted that the hike was modest and transparent. "Only a 1.89% rise has been approved for 2025–26. That's among the lowest in the country. For farmers, the 50 paise per unit increase will have zero impact as their bills are already subsidized and paid in advance by the govt," Sai clarified. He added that domestic consumers will see a mere 10 to 20 paise rise per unit, and that rates for energy-intensive industries, including mini steel plants and rolling mills, have been reduced to boost the manufacturing sector. Highlighting infrastructure development, Sai announced that a Rs 15,800 crore project for a 1320 MW power plant in Korba is underway. The CM also shared updates on ongoing improvements in supply and efficiency. "Urban areas are receiving 23.85 hours of electricity per day, rural areas 23.45 hours, and farm feeders 18 hours a day. We have reduced technical and commercial losses from 23.14% to 13.79%, which is a significant achievement," he said. He further pointed to over Rs 9,400 crore being invested through a Capital Investment Plan for transmission, distribution, and generation upgrades. Additionally, MoUs worth over Rs 3 lakh crore have been signed to generate employment and enhance energy infrastructure. Speaker Raman Singh informed the House that adjournment notices were received from 33 members. However, after the CM's assurance and presentation, he disallowed the notice for motion by the opposition. Rare Thankful Note In a rare move, LoP Mahant thanked the CM, saying, "At least it seems the govt is taking the matter seriously and CM is looking into it, hence, I am thankful to him."