Chief Minister Raman Singh on Thursday met a delegation of most backward Baiga tribals from village loop coming under Bodla development block in Kabhirdham district during his weekly 'Jandarshan ' programme at his official residence here.
The delegation requested the Chief Minister to give them preference and assistance in getting admission in B.Ed and D.Ed Diploma courses.
They added that even for Shikshakarmi-Grade-III posts, B.Ed and D.Ed qualification is mandatory.
Singh directed the memorandum to the Secretary of the Education Department for further necessary action.
The Chief Minister also sanctioned financial assistance to 14 chronically ill patients from the Sanjeevni Fund for their medical treatment.
He ordered the treatment of 21 patients to be treated free of cost at the Raipur Government Hospital.
Singh sanctioned nine developmental works worth Rs38 lakh on the requests of villagers, people’s representatives and various delegations. The works include community halls, Muktidham sheds construction and Cement concrete roads.
Singh also met a delegation from village Murmundha (Dhamdha Development Block) in Durg district and sanctioned the up-gradation of the school to Higher Secondary School from this academic year.
The Chief Minister directed the memorandum to School Education Minister for immediate action.
A delegation of Gudiyari Traders' Union also met Singh and said that Gudiyari Wholesalers had shifted to Dumtarai-based Ballabhbhai Patel Wholesellers' market. But still there are many retailers operating from Gudiyari.
Carrier vehicles are not allowed at Gudiyari which is affecting the commercial activities at Gudiyari, the delegation members complained.
They submitted a memorandum requesting the Chief Minister to lift ban on movement of transport vehicles at Gudiyari. Singh ordered Raipur District Collector to examine the case and report back as early as possible.
A delegation of Chhattisgarh Chamber of Transport met Chief Minister and requested him to extend the National Permit time-period from the present 10 years to 15 years as early as possible.
Singh urged the Transport Minister to look into the matter and settle the issue soon.
A delegation of villagers from Baitari, Nawapali and Chittigirol (Saraipali Development block) in Mahsamund district submitted a memorandum stating that rice mill in the village is polluting the air and pond water.
They requested the Chief Minister to cancel the permission of the rice mill.
Singh ordered the Mahasamund District Collector to take necessary action.