Administration Reaches Across the Indravati River

Collector Undertakes Difficult Trek Through Remote Forest Region, Interacts Directly with Villagers

Ground Assessment of Government Schemes Conducted in Bhirsapara and Palodi; Ration, Health, Education and Drinking Water Facilities Reviewed

Raipur, June 2026 : In a significant outreach effort to some of Chhattisgarh’s most inaccessible regions, the administration has extended its presence beyond the Indravati River into remote forested areas, ensuring that essential services and welfare schemes reach communities living in difficult terrain. In line with the vision of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to deliver government benefits to the last mile, Dantewada Collector Devesh Kumar Dhruv undertook a visit to remote villages in the Gidam development block to assess ground realities and directly engage with residents.

The Collector visited Bhirsapara and Palodi, hamlets under Gram Panchayat Gumalnar, where he interacted with villagers and reviewed the implementation of various government schemes and the availability of basic services.

Trek of 6 to 8 Kilometres Through Difficult Terrain

Accompanied by officials, Collector Dhruv walked approximately 6 to 8 kilometres from Bingupara in Kaurgaon through rugged hills and dense forest paths to reach Bhirsapara. His journey through the challenging terrain generated enthusiasm and confidence among local residents, who welcomed the administration’s presence in their remote area.

Rather than conducting a formal meeting, the Collector sat among villagers and held informal discussions, listening to their concerns and understanding their day-to-day challenges.

Review of Essential Services

During his interaction in Bhirsapara, the Collector gathered detailed information regarding transportation facilities, access to drinking water, healthcare services, education, ration distribution and other essential amenities.

Considering the approaching monsoon season, he directed officials to ensure adequate availability of food grains and essential supplies so that residents do not face shortages during periods when connectivity becomes difficult.

Inspection of Anganwadi and Health Services

As part of the visit, the Collector inspected the local Anganwadi centre and reviewed the quality of supplementary nutrition provided to children, educational activities and other services available at the facility.

He instructed officials to pay special attention to child nutrition and health outcomes. The Collector also held discussions with Mitanins (community health workers) and healthcare personnel regarding medical check-ups for pregnant women, immunisation drives and maternal and child healthcare services.

He directed the concerned departments to strengthen healthcare delivery in these remote regions and ensure that essential medical services remain accessible to all residents.

Visit to Palodi Village

Following his visit to Bhirsapara, the Collector continued his journey on foot to Palodi village. There, too, he met local residents, listened to their concerns and assessed the availability of public services.

He instructed officials to take necessary action to address the issues raised by villagers and ensure timely delivery of government benefits.

Crossing the Indravati River to Reach Gumalnar

One of the most notable aspects of the visit was the Collector’s return journey, during which he crossed the Indravati River to reach Gram Panchayat Gumalnar. There, he interacted with local elected representatives and discussed development priorities for the area.

Gumalnar Sarpanch Malti Istami highlighted the difficulties faced by residents during the monsoon season when rising water levels in the Indravati River disrupt transportation and connectivity. In response, the Collector assured villagers that efforts would be made to explore alternative arrangements to address the problem.

Focus on Reaching the Last Person

Collector Devesh Kumar Dhruv reiterated that ensuring the benefits of government welfare schemes reach every citizen, especially those living in remote and inaccessible regions, remains the administration’s highest priority.

He emphasised that officials must regularly visit distant villages to identify and resolve local issues. Development works, he said, would be prioritised according to the needs identified by Gram Panchayats to ensure effective implementation of welfare programmes and expansion of essential services.

The visit went beyond a routine inspection and emerged as a meaningful effort to strengthen trust, dialogue and cooperation between the administration and rural communities, demonstrating the government’s commitment to inclusive development and last-mile service delivery.