Where there was once the sound of bullets, now the sound of development can be heard – Chief Minister Shri Sai

Maoists are in favour of bloodshed and terror, we are working for development and harmony. Now the picture of Bastar is changing rapidly. Where there was once the echo of bullets, now the trumpet of development is heard. Where there was once unemployment and helplessness, the rural youth of this district are being made self-reliant by providing higher education and employment. We will not rest until we eradicate Maoism from its roots. We will not let the martyrdom of our martyred soldiers go in vain.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said this while addressing the inauguration and foundation stone laying program of various development works organized at Kirandul Bacheli in Dantewada district today. 

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the wheel of development is moving fast in the double engine government. To realize the dream of our successful Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of a developed India, we are trying to make developing Chhattisgarh a developed Chhattisgarh under Vision 2047 Chhattisgarh.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that today we have inaugurated and performed Bhoomi Pujan of 501 works worth Rs. 160 crore in Kirandul, Bade Bacheli of Dantewada district. These include inauguration of 367 works worth Rs. 49 crore and Bhoomi Pujan of 134 works worth Rs. 112 crore. Also, on this occasion, we are also distributing cheques and material for beneficiary-oriented works worth Rs. 114 crore. The major development works inaugurated today include a bridge worth Rs. 33 crore on the Chhindnar to Badekarka road of Geedam block, bridges and culverts built at a cost of Rs. 1 crore in all the development blocks of the district, widening and strengthening of Geedam, Kuakonda, Katekalyan road. Apart from this, we have also handed over the keys of concrete houses built for 321 beneficiaries at a cost of Rs. 7.25 crore under More Makan-More Awas. We have just performed the Bhoomi Pujan for setting up a water supply and water purification plant worth about Rs 45 crore in Kirandul and Rs 15 crore in Barsoor, inter-state bus stand in Dantewada and construction of ashram buildings in all the development blocks of Dantewada district.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that you all know that our government has completed one year of good governance. During this one year, we have fulfilled Modiji’s guarantee with full guarantee. Our government organized Bastar Olympics for the first time in which about 1 lakh 65 thousand people participated. This event was also praised by the successful Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat. Our government is continuously working in the interest of the village poor and farmers. Our government is giving tendu leaf collectors Rs 4 thousand to Rs 5.5 thousand per standard sack. Due to this, a change has started to be seen in the standard of living of forest dwellers. Under the Niyad Nellnar Yojana, the Agriculture Department has made preparations to distribute power sprayers worth Rs 48 lakh and power trailers worth Rs 1 crore 70 lakh to all the identified 765 farmers of the district soon. Under the Niyad Nellnar Yojana, free mobile phones are being distributed to 1200 families. Due to this, the villagers of remote areas will be able to connect with the mainstream. To ensure easy transportation in remote areas, 37 vehicles are being operated through women groups and youth organizations under the Jan Suvidha Express campaign at a cost of about Rs 4 crore.  

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that there is a large presence of mothers and sisters here. This is proof that every month one thousand rupees is being deposited in their accounts. Recently, on the first day of this year, we deposited money in the accounts of mothers and sisters. This has strengthened women empowerment.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that our government is continuously working in the interest of the poor and the farmers. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay had dreamt of Antyodaya development. We are all working together to fulfill it. Prime Minister Modi’s dream is that no Indian will sleep under the open sky. Every citizen will have a permanent house. In this regard, as soon as our government was formed, we approved more than 18 lakh Pradhan Mantri Awas. He said that Union Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan has again approved 3 lakh 88 thousand houses.  

Referring to Awas Plus, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that in the year 2024, many people were deprived of the benefits of the housing scheme, along with this, due to having other resources related to vehicle, income and land, they were outside the scope of the housing scheme, for them survey work has been started under the Awas Plus scheme. And soon they will be added to the list. He informed that farmers with 2.5 acres of irrigated and 5 acres of non-irrigated land will also be the beneficiaries of the housing scheme. The Chief Minister said that our government is committed to providing good governance to the last person by focusing on education, health, irrigation resources and maintenance of roads.  

He said that Dantewada district is a leading district in mineral wealth and organic farming. Therefore, the state government is committed to the all-round development of the region. Soon, a “Zoo Park” will also be constructed in the district to promote wildlife conservation and tourism. Apart from this, organic fertilizers will be made available in all lamps and ration shops to give importance to organic farming. Chief Minister Shri Sai extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone on the great festival of charity, Chherchhera and Makar Sankranti.

Forest Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap, while presiding over the program, said in his address that under the leadership of the government for one year, Dantewada district is moving on the path of progress. Many schemes are being run in the district which will prove to be an example at the state and national level. In the general meeting, MP Bastar Shri Mahesh Kashyap and MLA of the area Shri Chaitram Atami also highlighted the development works of the district. On this occasion, DIG Shri Kamalochan Kashyap, Collector Shri Mayank Chaturvedi, SP Shri Gaurav Rai, DFO Shri Sagar Jadhav and other officers of the district administration and dignitaries were present.