On the occasion of Republic Day, Governor of Chhattisgarh Shekhar Dutt unfurled the Tricolour and inspected ‘guard of honour’ in the programme organised at Police Parade Ground here.
On the occasion, the Governor also inspected the cultural performances by students of school and college and the tableaus decorated by the various departments of State Government. In his message to public on the occasion of Republic Day, Governor Dutt extended hearty wishes and greetings to the people on this national festival.
In his address, the Governor spoke in detail about the policies, schemes, priorities and achievements of State Government. “People of Chhattisgarh and the nation as a whole have amazing capability to deal with the adverse circumstances. People have wisely dealt with the multidimensional problems arising due to the national and global economic recession,” said Governor Dutt on the occasion.
The Governor said that the State Government has implemented new schemes with a new vision for the empowerment of people of Chhattisgarh. The State has also introduced new schemes to acknowledge the hardwork of farmers and has also made excellent arrangements to procure the paddy produced by them. The Central Government has adorned Chhattisgarh with Rashtriya Krishi Karman Award twice in 2010-11 and 2012-13 for the highest production of paddy.
In his address to the gathering, Dutt appealed the people to take a pledge that they will make honest and dedicated efforts to serve the country. The Governor said that it is because of the contribution of the architects of the constitution and also the Amar Shaheed that the Indian flag is flying high with pride.
Dutt further said that one of the most important challenges of a republic is to hold free and fair elections to keep the sanctity of parliamentary democracy alive. Governor said that recently, general elections of Vidhan Sabha were conducted in peaceful manner and the percentage of polling recorded was also one of the highest. This shows the increasing awareness among the voters about their right to vote. Governor Shekhar Dutt appreciated the efforts of officials, employees, and everyone associated with election for conducting the elections in a fair manner.
The Governor said that the collective efforts of the people and the state government has kept up the pace of development and has resulted in the successful implementation various welfare schemes.
People have always wisely and patiently dealt with the multifaceted economic problems arising due to national and global recession. The Governor said that to fulfil the mandate any Government must get a congenial atmosphere, only then the Government will be able to fulfil the responsibilities and expectations of the people. He also appreciated the efforts of the Government to empower the people through a new vision and method.
The Governor said that the Stae Government has given priority to strengthen the economic conditions of farmers, and has provided free electricity and subsidy for procurement of agriculture equipments. Seeds, agriculture loan at one per cent interest and waiver of loan for marginal farmer and many other facilities have been provided to the farmers so that the agriculture sector in the State strengthens and farmers become prosperous.