Chief Minister on his tour to Janjgir district on Thursday announced creation of three new tehsils namely Saragaon, Adbhar, Baradwar and Bamhanidih.
He was addressing a function organised at local Patel Udyan to commemorate the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He also unveiled a statue of Sardar Patel on the occasion.
Assembly Speaker Charandas Mahant presided over the function.
Recalling contribution of Sardar Patel, Baghel remembered him for integration of the country post independence.
On this occasion, Baghel also announced construction of a community building for Kurmi Samaj.
Baghel also remembered former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary.