Trained Nursing Personnel Have an Important Role in Building a Healthy and Developed Chhattisgarh: Chief Minister
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Inaugurates Nursing Skills College at Aara in Jashpur
Daughters from Tribal and Deprived Communities to Get New Opportunities for Skill Development and Self-Reliance
Two-Year ANM Nursing Training to Be Provided to 120 Students; Around 90 Per Cent Belong to Tribal and Socio-Economically Backward Communities
Institution Equipped with Modern Laboratories and Hostel Facilities to Provide Quality Training
Arrangements to Provide Employment Opportunities in Reputed Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions After Completion of Training
Raipur, November 2026 : Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai formally inaugurated the Nursing Skills College at Aara Gram Panchayat in Jashpur district. On the occasion, he said that providing quality education, skill development and better employment opportunities to the daughters of the state is among the highest priorities of the state government. The institution established at Aara will open a new path towards self-reliance and a bright future, particularly for daughters from tribal and socio-economically backward communities.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that nursing is not merely a means of securing a job or employment, but an act of service to humanity and virtue. Nursing personnel play an extremely important role, alongside doctors, in caring for patients, their treatment and protecting their lives. He urged the students undergoing training to pursue their studies with complete dedication, discipline, sensitivity and a spirit of service.
Established through Prachet Foundation, a joint venture of the Chhattisgarh Government and the Pan IIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation, the institution is conducting a two-year ANM Nursing course. Admissions have been completed for all 120 seats at the college. A special feature is that around 90 per cent of the students studying here belong to tribal and socio-economically backward communities. Equipped with modern laboratories, a hostel and other essential facilities, the institution will provide students with practical training along with theoretical education. Arrangements will be made to provide employment opportunities to students in reputed hospitals and healthcare institutions after they successfully complete their training.
New Gift for Daughters on the Auspicious Occasion of Tribal Pride Day and Chhath Mahaparv
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the day is special and auspicious because of two important festivals. Today, the birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda is being celebrated across the country as Tribal Pride Day. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken the initiative to observe Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birth anniversary as Tribal Pride Day with the objective of ensuring national recognition for his struggle, sacrifice and the glorious history of tribal communities.
He said that a grand state-level Tribal Pride Day celebration was also organised in Chhattisgarh at Dharamjaigarh in Raigarh district, in which a large number of people from tribal communities participated enthusiastically. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the people of the country virtually.
Chief Minister Shri Sai extended greetings to the people of the state on Tribal Pride Day and also conveyed his wishes on Chhath Mahaparv. He said that this great festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya symbolises faith, devotion, penance and gratitude towards nature. The inauguration of the Nursing Skills College on such an auspicious occasion is a matter of great happiness and good fortune.
Chief Minister Shri Sai expressed his gratitude to the Chairman and all office-bearers of Pan IIT Alumni for their contribution to the establishment and operation of this important institution. Congratulating all 120 students of the first batch, he said that the institution would become a strong medium for helping them realise their dreams and progress in life.
Nursing Services Make an Important Contribution to Building a Healthy Chhattisgarh
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that health is the greatest asset of a human being. Healthy citizens form the foundation of a healthy society and a prosperous state. To make Chhattisgarh a developed and prosperous state, it is essential to ensure access to quality healthcare facilities for every citizen. With this commitment, the state government is continuously working to expand healthcare services and medical education.
He said that at the time of the formation of Chhattisgarh, there was only one medical college in the state. Over the past 25 years, remarkable progress has been made in the field of medical education, and the number of medical colleges has increased to more than 15. This year, five new medical colleges are being started simultaneously. This will provide more opportunities for the state's youth to pursue medical education and will also strengthen healthcare services.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that nursing personnel continuously care for patients during their treatment in hospitals. Their sensitivity, spirit of service and dedication play an important role in patients' recovery. He told the students that during their training, they should not only acquire technical proficiency but also develop compassion, empathy and a spirit of service towards patients. These qualities will make them successful and ideal nursing professionals.
Working in Mission Mode to Fulfil the Resolve of a Developed Chhattisgarh
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that, in accordance with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's resolve to build a Developed India, the state government has prepared a vision document to make Chhattisgarh a developed state by 2047. To achieve this goal, work is being undertaken in mission mode across all sectors, including education, health, agriculture, industry, infrastructure and employment.
He said that Chhattisgarh is a state rich in natural resources. Its mineral wealth, vast forest areas, valuable forest produce, fertile land and hardworking people are its greatest strengths. Known as the Rice Bowl, Chhattisgarh has immense development potential. The government is working in a planned manner to ensure that the people of the state fully benefit from these opportunities.
The Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh remained affected by the challenge of Naxalism for a long time. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the strong determination of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, a decisive battle has been fought against Naxalism. He said that with the strengthening of peace, security and development in the state, new opportunities in education, healthcare and employment are also being created in remote and tribal areas.
He expressed confidence that with the cooperation and blessings of the people of the state, the resolve to build a developed Chhattisgarh would certainly be fulfilled and the state would make an important contribution to the creation of a Developed India.
State Government Committed to Fulfilling All Promises Under Modi Ki Guarantee
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the state government is working with complete commitment to fulfil all the promises made under Modi Ki Guarantee. Effective implementation of schemes is being ensured by giving priority to the welfare of the poor, farmers, women, youth and all sections of society.
He said that around 1,600 Pradhan Mantri Awas houses are being constructed every day in the state. This is helping poor and needy families realise their dream of owning permanent houses. For the convenience of farmers, 360 new paddy procurement centres have been opened this year. Paddy is now being procured from farmers through around 3,100 procurement centres across the state.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the state government is moving forward with the guiding principle of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas". The government's objective is to ensure that the benefits of development schemes reach the last person in society and that every family gets opportunities to lead a dignified and self-reliant life.
Addressing the programme, MLA Smt. Raimuni Bhagat expressed happiness over the inauguration of the Nursing Skills College and extended congratulations and best wishes to all the students undergoing training.
Important Initiative for the Empowerment of Tribal and Deprived Communities
It is noteworthy that Prachet Foundation has been established as a non-profit joint venture company between the Chhattisgarh Government and the Pan IIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation. Its objective is to provide skill development and institutional empowerment to poor youth, women and members of the transgender community belonging to tribal groups and other deprived sections of the state.
The Nursing Skills College established at Aara is an important initiative towards achieving this objective. Efforts will be made to connect students with employment opportunities in the healthcare sector by providing them with vocational training. This will not only give daughters an opportunity to become financially self-reliant but will also strengthen healthcare services by increasing the availability of trained nursing personnel.
On the occasion, Municipal Council President Shri Arvind Bhagat, Jashpur Janpad Panchayat President Shri Gangaram Bhagat, Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Lal Umed Singh, public representatives, administrative officials, office-bearers of the institution, students undergoing training and a large number of distinguished citizens were present.
