Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday distributed funds and goods worth Rs. 5.78 crore to 12,730 beneficiaries in Kanker district.
At the event, Gandhi praised the welfare schemes implemented by the state government, describing them as exemplary for the welfare of people from all walks of life.
Baghel and Gandhi visited the stalls set up by various government departments. They appreciated the minor forest produce products as well as the traditional artwork created by women of Bastar division.
Beneficiaries of the Rural Industrial Park (RIPA) scheme spoke to them about the 14 Gauthans in the district being operated as RIPAs. They said 39 livelihood activities are conducted there and the group has sold products worth Rs. 51 lakh. Students from Swami Atmanand English Medium School presented Gandhi a garland made of bamboo.