Chief Minister Raman Singh on Wednesday said that paddy bonus worth Rs 65 crore had been transferred into the bank accounts of 48 ,000 farmers online in Kanker district.
“Citizens want development. They demand good roads, bridges, schools, colleges, hospitals, regular supply of electricity and irrigation facilities”, he said.
This is the Government which fulfills the aspirations of the people of the State. The authorities focus on rapid development and providing high-quality infrastructure needs of the rural citizens, Singh said.
The Chief Minister was addressing a massive public meeting at Durgakondal village of Kanker district as a part of State-wide Vikas Yatra.
The policies and programmes of the State Government are meant for the socio-economic betterment of masses, he said.
Singh dedicated, laid foundation stones and performed 'bhoomi pujan' of 18 developmental works worth Rs 37.32 crore.
The Chief Minister also revealed that the Government College will be re-named as Shaheed Kamlu Kumar Government College soon.
He also sanctioned the construction of a boundary wall at the Community Health Centre.
The Chief Minister said that work of the construction of a bridge over river Kotri on Kode-Kurse road would be taken up. It will be built at a cost of Rs six crore.
Singh also sanctioned a passenger waiting hall at Durgakendal and sanctioned Rs 25 lakh for Gymnasium at Bhanupratapur.
The Chief Minister said that the State Government had formulated several welfare schemes during the past 15 years which had been implemented successfully. The fruits of development are all visible. Prayas Schools had been established in tribal-dominated districts and they are very successful. He also said that if this speed continues, it will be a kind of panacea for one and all. He said that his Govt has always belieged in development.
The students of the region are getting admission into all-India Medical, Engineering, I.I.Ts, and other elite institutes. They are becoming administrative officers.
Forest Minister Mahesh Gagda, MP Vikram Usendi, MlA Bhojraj Nag and several prominent personalities were also present.