Chhattisgarh food,civil supplies and consumer protection and culture minister Amarjeet Bhagat calledon two Union ministers on Thursday to discuss problems faced by the state and place Chhattisgarh’s demands before them. The union ministers assured to resolve the issues raised by Bhaghat,official sources said. Bhagat called on union minister of state for tourism and culture (IC) Prahlad Singh Patelat New Delhi and raised the issue of development of prominent archaeological sites of the state. He also demanded opening of ‘Garh Kaleva’ in each district, and construction of Culture and Research Centre building at Mainpat.
Patel sought details of traditional Chhattisgarhi cuisines served at ‘Garh Kaleva’and appreciated it. Bhagat also called on Union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution Ram Vilas Paswan. The discussion was on the procurement of paddy on minimum support price, slashing of central kerosene allocation to state, cutting down foodgrains allocations to ashram institutions among other related subjects. Union minister Paswan assured to hold discussions with officials and find a solution to the issues.