Chhattisgarh is entering new era of Sanchar Kranti Yojana (SKY). It will herald a new epoch of development in Chhattisgarh. It will set an example for the entire nation and also the world. Fifty lakh citizens will get Smart Phones. Around 45 lakh women and five lakh youths will be given Smart phones. New multiple opportunities have opened up in State, said Chief Minister Raman Singh.
He was addressing the launch of SKY scheme at hands of President of India and the public dedication ceremony of late Baliram Kashyap Memorial Government Medical College building at Dimrapal at Bastar division headquarters, Jagdalpur on Thursday.
Remembering legendary tribal leader Baliram Kashyap, Chief Minister said that his dream was fulfilled with the inauguration of ultra-modern Medical College Hostel building at the hands of President of India. Singh said that President Kovind had come to Bastar to give his blessings to the citizens.
The dedication of Medical College Hospital building and inauguration of Sanchar Kranti Yojana (Information Revolution Project) and two-day tour of First Citizen to Bastar region is a proud moment for the citizens of state. Chief Minister said, President could have celebrated his first anniversary in a lavish function at Rashtrapati Bhawan. This displays his sensitivities towards the tribal of the far-flung region. President has witnessed the transformation of Bastar from close quarters. Raman Singh also remembered the architect of creation of new Chhattisgarh State former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee.
Dispelling the doubts regarding old Maharani Hospital, Raman said when a college opens school is not shut down. Patients will get ultra-modern facilities at the new hospital building. He called upon the medical fraternity to give dedicated service to patients from Bastar. The doctors and other employees are a ray of hope for the 40 lakh residents of Bastar region. While referring to the 'Ayushman Bharat Yojana' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister said that it is a Health Insurance Project that will serve the crores of patients.
On visit of President, he said President ate lunch with children of Vanvaasi Kalyan Ashram in 'dona-pattal'. He spent couple of hours with the students of Jawanga-based Education City. He also gifted a Computer lab and a laptop to the differently-able students of ‘Shaksham’. livelihood Colleges are opened in all the 27 districts of the State. Four lakh youths had been imparted skills development training in multiple trades. Two-and-half lakh youth are employed and self-employed.
Health Minister Ajay Chandrakar welcomed the gathering. First lady Mrs. Savita Kovind, Public Works Minister Rajesh Munat, Tribal Development Minister Kedar Kashyap, Forest Minister Mahesh Gagda, Bastar MP Dinesh Kashyap, Jagdalpur MlA Santosh Bafna and several prominent citizens were also present.