Some people shared their joy over the benefits of government schemes while some sought relief from Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday.
Baghel was on a visit to village Ghumka in Dongargarh Assembly constituency as part of his Bhent-Mulaqat Abhiyan (public interaction).
Ghumka resident Narayan Yadav said he eaned Rs 85,000 by selling cow dung in the last 2.5 years. He had purchased a cow and now sells milk also. “I never dreamt that selling cow dung will give me a chance to earn money,” he said.
Triveni Thakur, 65, of village Singapur said participation in Chhattisgarhiya Olympics gave her a chance to live her childhood days.
Khileshwari Yadav said that her child recovered thanks to the Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana (nutrition scheme). She sought assistance for treating clubfoot condition. Baghel assured her all help.
Dhaneshwari sought financial assistance stating that her father is no more and her brother is a teenager. She needs money to pursue her studies. The Chief Minister said she will get Rs 1.5 lakh out of Rs 2 lakh now. The rest will be paid during her final year in the college.
Shafil Khan (Tilai village) sought assistance to overcome his ulcer and Tuberculosis as the ‘smart card’ was not enough to seek treatment. Baghel assured him special assistance.
Earlier, Baghel prayed at the Maa Shitla Mata Mandir in village Devridih. He inaugurated the Shitla Mata Kutir and planted a sandalwood sapling in the temple premises.
He unveiled the Maharana Pratap Chowk and a statue of Rani Avanti Bai.
He announced to upgrade Ghumka as Nagar Panchayat, to open a Swami Atmanand English Medium School, construct a canal lining, widen road and upgrade the High School to Higher Secondary School at Haduva, Khara and Murmunda.