Chief Minister Raman Singh on Sunday stated that tribal stronghold Surajpur district was shining bright like sun and it is marching ahead on the path of development.
Singh was addressing a public rally at Uchdih village during his ongoing Vikas Yatra in Surajpur district which was constituted in 2012. The district is located in extreme northern tip of the state bordering Jharkhand state. Rs Rs Formation of this district (Surajpur) has brought positive changes in the lives of farmers, labourers and tribal people of this region,’’ Singh claimed.
Chief Minister said-farming of flowers and fruits has become an additional source of income for farmers of Surajpur district, other than regular agricultural activities. Surajpur district is the largest producer of fruits and flowers in the state.
Singh commemorated the veteran tribal leader, former minister late Shivpratap Singh and announced that the government college in Odgi area of Surajpur district will be named after him.
He also announced that the government college in Silfili will be named after veteran tribal leader of the area Ex-MP Murari lal Singh.
He performed bhumi-pujan of various works worth Rs 226 crore for development of Surajpur district. He distributed cheques of financial aids of Rs. 7.78 crore to beneficiaries of various welfare schemes of the government.
Chief Minister credited paddy bonus amount worth Rs 40 crore directly to the accounts of farmers of the district at one click.
He opined that in upcoming four months, every household of the state including those of Surajpur district will be provided electricity supply and each and every majra-tola will be completely electrified.
On the occasion, Home Minister Ramsevak Paikra, labour, Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Bhaiyalal Rajwade, Rajya Sabha member Ramvichar Netam, former minister Renuka Singh were present in the programme as special guest.
In Surajpur, Chief Minister inaugurated construction works worth nearly Rs 113 crore and did bhumipujan-foundation laying of construction works worth nearly Rs 114 crore this includes inauguration of MCH Centre building worth Rs 8 crore 24 lakh for tehsil headquarters Bhaiyathan, newly-built district transport office building worth Rs 70 lakh for Surajpur, hostel building and superintendent residential quarter built at the cost of Rs one crore 92 lakh in government polytechnic and medical mobile unit of Rs 32 lakh for Premnagar block.