Steps have been taken to pull Jashpur out of its backwardness, with development works being undertaken at a cost of Rs 800 crores, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Friday.
These will expedite transportation, irrigation and connectivity which the area needs, he said. Around 200 new developmental works in different villages will give the boost, he said.
Baghel was addressing a public meeting held at Ranjeeta Stadium in Jashpur town. He announced construction of a hospital in Sanna, a Horticulture College in Kotba, an Archery Academy in Jashpur, nine kilometers of road between Jashpur and Sanna and a bridge on Ib river besides upgrading the Bagicha Hospital and Rs 40 lakh for a cremation ground.
He also declared upgrading the 30 km road of Pratapgarh in the district.
Baghel spoke in detail on the flagship programmes of his government, an official communication said.
In Jashpur, as part of value addition, food processing units will be established in eight blocks for which land has been earmarked, he said. All efforts have been carried out to put money in the pocket of the poor, which dispelled economic crises in the state.
Food and Culture Minister and Jashpur district officiating Minister Amarjeet Bhagat also addressed the gathering. Jashpur MLA Vinay Bhagat also addressed the gathering.