Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said his government’s priority is to make the state healthy and prosperous.
The scheme ‘Narva, Garuva, Ghurva aur Baari’ (NGGB) launched by his government will strengthen rural economy in the long run, he added.
He was addressing a public meeting at Krishi Upaj Mandi, Mungeli district headquarters on Wednesday. Along with a water augmentation scheme worth Rs 31.88 crore, he dedicated 14 construction and developmental works undertaken at a cost of Rs 62.91 crore.
Handing over old-age pension in cash to Shukwara Dhruve, Baghel launched home delivery of pension.
Further, in his address Chief Minister said across the state for recharging ground water, around 1028 rivulets have been identified. ‘Gauthan’ in villages is to save crops of farmers and prevent road accidents due to wandering of stray cattle on roads. Additionally, compost and vermin-fertilizer will help reduce cost of farming. Under ‘Baari’ scheme around 1.24 lakh families have been given seeds.
To fight malnutrition, nutrition drive will be launched on October 2 across the state through village Panchayat as at present it is already functional in districts of Bastar, Koriya and Korba where children and women are being served hot nutritious food.
Highlighting cabinet decisions, Baghel said establishment of Lemuru elephant sanctuary and Sports Authority have been okayed while reservation for ST has been hiked by 32%, for SC by 13% and OBC by 27%. Economically weaker section will also get 10% reservation.
Panchayat and Rural development and district in-charge minister T. S. Singhdeo and urban development and labour minister Dr Shiv Kumar Dahariya also addressed the gathering. Mungeli MLA Punnulal Mohile thanked CM for the developmental works in the area.