Union Minister Savitri Thakur Pays Courtesy Visit to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

159 Anganwadi Centres in Naxal Areas, ₹10,431 Crore Transferred to 70 Lakh Women: A New Milestone in Empowerment

Raipur : Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai today at his residence in the capital, Raipur. During the meeting, the two leaders held detailed discussions on various welfare schemes being implemented in Chhattisgarh for the benefit of women and children.

Chief Minister Sai emphasized that under the commitment to holistic development, the Chhattisgarh Government is especially focused on empowering women and children. He shared that 159 Anganwadi Centres are being successfully operated under the “Niyad Nellanar Yojana” in the Naxal-affected districts of Bijapur, Sukma, Kanker, Dantewada, and Narayanpur. These centres play a crucial role in ensuring that government schemes reach the most remote and vulnerable populations.

The Chief Minister also informed the Union Minister that under the “Mahatari Vandan Yojana”, more than ₹10,431.30 crore has been directly transferred to the bank accounts of over 70 lakh women between March 2024 and June 2025. This initiative has laid a strong foundation for the economic self-reliance of women across the state.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister felicitated Smt. Thakur with a shawl and a coconut as a mark of respect. Also present at the meeting were the State Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Laxmi Rajwade, and Chairperson of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Dr. Varnika Sharma.