Making an appeal to farmers to donate hay, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said this will ultimately help the cattle.
Interacting with villagers of Chhurra as part of public interaction (Bhent Mulaqat), Baghel briefed on his government's farmer friendly schemes and decisions.
He highlighted the Farmers Loan Waiver Scheme, Godhan Nyaya, Suraji Gaon Yojana, Narva, Garwa, Ghuruva, Bari Yojana and others. He urged them to donate hay for the cattle at Gauthans.
He announced the opening of a Registrar Office in Chhura, upgrading it as subdivision, lighting arrangements at the stadium, construction of Swami Atmanand Hindi Medium School, an Industrial Training Institute, upgrading village Panduka as sub-tehsil, beautification of Sargabundia pond and construction of a 33/11 KV sub-station in village Rowan in Chhura.
Baghel also distributed cheques as assistance and equipment to beneficiaries under different schemes.
Villager Gaukrana Ghritalhare said he received free treatment under the Haat Bazar Clinic Scheme.
Farmer Awadh Ram said that with the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, he could save money and utilize it to buy modern agricultural equipment and also marry off his children without taking loan.
Sakshi Sahu, a student of Swami Atmanand School, thanked the Chief Minister for providing free education in English. Baghel said that Sanskrit and Chhattisgarhi will also be taught in the schools. Baghel extended Rs 1 lakh financial help to Manisha Yadav for higher studies.