Chief Minister Raman Singh on Friday said that construction of roads worth Rs2,000 crore has already been completed in tribal pockets of Chhattisgarh.
Besides, construction of 70 roads in Dantewada and Sukma district of Bastar region is in progress, he said while addressing the State-level Convention of leaders of Scheduled Tribe communities titled 'Mahabaithaka' organised at Gondwana Bhavan in Tikrapara area of the city.
In this ‘Mahabaithaka’ organised by Chhattisgarh State Scheduled Tribe Commission, leaders of all 42 scheduled tribal communities and social officials of the State participated.
Singh said that Surguja region has got rid of Naxal violence and in Bastar is on the verge of ending the same.
People in Bastar are also showing their inclination towards development by participating in development works of the State Government, he said.
During the last 15 years, awareness in tribal communities towards development has grown significantly, owing to which, tribal communities have joined the mainstream of development for accelerated progress, he said.
On the occasion, Singh also released report of Chhattisgarh State Scheduled Tribe Commission, which is based on its achievements of last five years.
As Chief Guest of the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh Government is making continuous efforts for upliftment of each and every section of society for all-round development of Chhattisgarh State.
Speedy development of weaker sections the of society and tribal communities are on the priority list of the Government. Nowadays, tribal communities have also become more aware and informed about the mainstream development, he said.
Singh said that government is running many schemes for providing all the basic facilities such as education, health, electricity, water and roads in every area of the State, which is already yielding significantly positive results.
The Chief Minister said that road construction in remote areas of the State is underway on a large scale so as to facilitate development of transportation facility.
Singh appreciated Commission Chairman Devlal Dugga for his efforts to organize the event and said that such events encourages community activities and helps in redressal of their problems.
He suggested the Commission to organise such events every three months in different parts of state.
Singh assured of considering all the suggestions received after rigorous discussion over various issues in 'Mahabaithaka'.