The Statewide Vikas Yatra launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh progressed well in the insurgency hit areas of Chhattisgarh. On the third day of the Vikas Yatra, Dr Raman Singh addressed public gatherings at Pharasgaon of Kondagaon district and Pakhanjur in North Bastar (Kanker) district. On the occasion, the Chief Minister announced to form some new development blocks in the state after receiving the report from the Development Block Reorganization Commission.
During the visit, the Chief Minister dedicated the completed projects and also performed 'bhumi-pujan' of various development works worth Rs55.62 crores, which included works worth Rs19.62 crore for Pakhanjur and of Rs36 crores for Pharasgaon. Meanwhile, he also distributed bonus and other materials to farmers and tendu leaf collectors under various welfare schemes of the state government.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced that a 132 KV power substation will soon be established in Pakhanjur to solve the problem of low voltage. Besides, a Krishi Upaj Mandi will also be established at Pakhanjur for the convenience of farmers, so that they do not have to travel all the way to Narayanpur in order to sell their agricultural produce. The CM also assured the people that from now on the state government would provide annual assistance for organising the famous Dussehra fair of this region.
"Peaceful development of Chhattisgarh in all sectors and prosperity of public is our main goal", said Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh while addressing a huge public gathering at Pharasgaon. Dr Singh also informed people about various decisions, policies and schemes scripted by the state government for development of the state and for public welfare. He said that the state government formed 11 new districts in state and gave the status of Tehsil to all 146 blocks existing in the state. Soon, some new development blocks will also be formed, once the Development Block Reorganization Committee submits its report in this context, he added.
At Pakhanjur, the Chief Minister performed bhumi-pujan of new court building worth Rs 1.76 crores and also dedicated the newly completed Antagarh Irrigation Diversion Scheme worth Rs91.64 lakh. He also distributed paddy and tendu leaf bonus to farmers and labourers respectively besides distribution of Forest right papers, smart cards under health insurance scheme, ration cards under Chhattisgarh Food Security Act, bicycle and sewing machines and agricultural equipment to different category of beneficiaries under various development schemes of the state government.
Earlier, thousands of rural folks greeted Chief Minister Dr Singh on his arrival at Pharasgaon as well as Pakhanjur. Forest Minister Vikram Usendi, Women and Child Development Minister lata Usendi and other public representatives were also present in the programme.