Chief Minister Raman Singh said that Marar community is very industrious and progressive. They had progressed a lot during the past decade.
He was addressing 'Shakambri Mahotsav' of the Sarv Marar Samaj at the indoor stadium here on Friday.
The Marar community had contributed immensely in the rapid development of Chhattisgarh. The State for the first time had launched Shakambari Mata projects for the welfare of Marar Samaj which had benefited them a lot in their socio-economic up-liftment, the Chief Minister said.
Singh sought the blessings of Shakambari Mata for the peace and prosperity of Chhattisgarh.
He allocated Rs 10 lakhs each construction of Marar Community buildings at Mahasamund, Saraipali, Sarangarh and Gariaband.
He sanctioned Rs 20 lakh for construction of Girls' hostel building in the capital.
Singh added that Marar youth will be given skill up-gradation training in Horticulture.
Special courses of three month's duration will be introduced in Krishi Vignan Kendra and Agriculture Colleges for youth in the age-group of 18 years-45 years.
Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Gourishankar Agrawal, Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal, Sarv Marar Samaj Co--ordinator Rajendra Nayak and a large number of community members were also present.
The Chief Minister said that 'Pasra Tax' had been abolished in urban areas so that the samaj traders can operate with dignity and honour. The Tax is still levied in rural areas.
Singh said that 55 lakh families had been insured to provide free medical treatment upto a ceiling of Rs 50,000 . Thirty-seven lakh families will be benefited under the Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Yojana' upto a ceiling of Rs 5 lakh. liver, Kidney, Cancer patients can avail of the free treatment. Electricity up to 7, 500 units is given free of cost to farmers for irrigation purposes.