The first phase of ‘Vikas Yatra’ would be held from May 11 to June 11 this year, Chief Minister Raman Singh informed on Friday.
The ‘Vikas Rath’ will pass through 65 Assembly constituencies in the first phase, he said while addressing a press conference at the State BJP Headquarters here.
On the first three days , Vikas Yatra would be held in Bastar division.Then the Yatra will move to Dallirajhara and Rowghat, Singh said. On a single day, there will a two big public gatherings and three welcome meetings and other small gatherings, he said.
The first two locations will be travelled by helicopter and then use of Rath will be done after 3 pm, Singh said.
The second phase of Vikas Yatra would be held from August 18 to September 18 .
Notably, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh may accompany Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh during his upcoming 'Vikas Yatra' in the State. The Chief Minister urged the Union Home Minister to be a part of this ‘Vikas Yatra’, to which the Home Minister has replied in the affirmative recently, officials informed. The Home Minister also expressed his satisfaction over the progress made in construction of roads in Naxal-affected regions of Chhattisgarh and said that the work would speed up further.
He also added that the Centre will make sure that none of the areas of Bastar remained undeveloped.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh met Union Home Minister at his residence in New Delhi recently and discussed in detail about the progress regarding development of infrastructure in Naxal-affected areas.
After the meeting the Chief Minister said that the Home Minister was keen to know about the progress made in construction of roads sanctioned during first and second phases.