nDirections have been issued to energize irrigation pumps on priority as irrigation and marketing facilities are the most important needs of farmers, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Tuesday.
The government is totally committed to the welfare of farmers, he told a public contact programme at Patan in Durg district. Under Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, money was paid to farmers in instalments when they needed it the most.
He said the government is continuously working to further empower the farmers. The government's focus is to enhance the irrigation facilities.
The Chief Minister announced the construction of a commercial complex at cost of `1 crore at Patan bus stand, renovation of schools for `5 crore and renovation of Anganwadis for `7 crore.
He also announced an open badminton court, a cricket pitch and a volleyball court besides laying the foundation stone for a new Sub Divisional Magistrate office building and renovation of Tehsil office.
After dedicating the Swami Atmananda Garden, Baghel said works are being undertaken to provide better facilities to residents of Patan town. The ponds are being beautified and gardens are being developed.