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A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. This year, 263 Maoist cadres have been neutralised in the state, with the majority in Bastar division, highlighting ongoing anti-Naxalite operations.

Naxalite Killed in Sukma Encounter During Anti-Maoist Operation

Naxalite Killed in Sukma Encounter

A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. This year, 263 Maoist cadres have been neutralised in the state, with the majority in Bastar division, highlighting ongoing anti-Naxalite operations.

A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Tuesday, a police official said.
The exchange of fire broke out in the morning on a forested hill under Errabor police station limits when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation based on inputs about the presence of Maoist cadres in the area, he said.
So far, the body of one Naxalite has been recovered from the spot, he said. An intermittent gunfight was underway, and further details were awaited, he added.
On Sunday, three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in the forested hills of Bhejji and Chintagufa police station areas of Sukma.
With the latest action, 263 Naxalites have been killed in encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year.
Of them, 234 were eliminated in the Bastar division, comprising seven districts, including Sukma, while 27 others were gunned down in Gariaband district, which falls in the Raipur division.
Two Naxalites were killed in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district in Durg division.

At least 11 people died and 20 others were injured after a passenger train rammed into a goods train near Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Authorities suspect the passenger train overshot a red signal.

Chhattisgarh train accident: Death roll rises to 11

At least 11 people died and 20 others were injured after a passenger train rammed into a goods train near Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Authorities suspect the passenger train overshot a red signal.

The death toll in the collision of a passenger train with a goods train near Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh has gone up to 11, officials said on Wednesday.
The incident occurred around 4 pm on Tuesday when the MEMU (mainline electric multiple unit) passenger train was heading to Bilaspur from Gevra (in neighbouring Korba district), they said.
&ldquo;Eleven persons have lost their lives and 20 others were injured in the accident," a statement issued by the Railways said. The railway administration immediately launched relief and rescue operations. The injured persons were being provided with proper medical treatment at nearby hospitals, it added.
The impact of the collision was so severe that a coach of the passenger train ended up on top of a wagon of the cargo train, the railway officials said. The injured passengers have been shifted to Apollo Hospital and Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) in Bilaspur.
"The passenger train hit the goods train from behind at a speed of 60 to 70 kmph after overshooting a red signal," a senior railway official said. "It is now a matter of investigation as to why the loco pilot jumped the red signal and failed to apply the emergency brake in time, even though the goods train was within visible distance," the official said.
Loco pilot of the passenger train, Vidya Sagar, was among the killed in the accident and assistant loco pilot Rashmi Raj sustained serious injuries. The passenger train rammed into the brake van with such force that it was mangled badly, the official said.
The manager (guard) of the goods train jumped out of the brake van &mdash; the last coach of the goods train &mdash; at the last moment and sustained minor injuries, the official added. Both the injured railway personnel have been hospitalised, he said.
The railway authorities announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to kin of the deceased and Rs 5 lakh to the seriously injured persons, while those who sustained minor injuries will receive Rs 1 lakh assistance, an official statement said.
A detailed inquiry into the incident will be conducted at the level of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) to ascertain the cause and recommend necessary corrective measures, it said.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over the accident and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to kin of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the injured.

Chhattisgarh sees tiger numbers rise from 17 to 35 in three years. CM Vishnu Deo Sai highlights effective conservation and wildlife development initiatives.

Chhattisgarh Doubles Tiger Population in Three Years to 35

Chhattisgarh's Tiger Growth Reaches 35

Chhattisgarh sees tiger numbers rise from 17 to 35 in three years. CM Vishnu Deo Sai highlights effective conservation and wildlife development initiatives.

The tiger population in Chhattisgarh has doubled over the past three years, jumping from 17 to 35, officials said on Wednesday.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai termed the rise in big cat numbers evidence of effective conservation, which he called a priority for his government, said an official statement.
The state has four tiger reserves &ndash; Indravati (Bijapur district), Udanti-Sitanadi (Gariaband-Dhamtari), Achanakmar (Mungeli), and Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla, which straddles the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Korea, Surajpur and Balrampur districts.
During the 15th meeting of the Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Welfare Board, chaired by CM Sai, on Tuesday, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Arun Kumar Pandey said that the tiger population in the state had increased from 17 in 2022 to 35 in April 2025.
Achanakmar reserve has the highest number of the big cats in the state, Pandey said, according to the statement.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the translocation of tigers from Madhya Pradesh to Udanti-Sitanadi and Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserves in the state, which will be completed soon, he said.
Efforts are being made to increase the number of the state animal, the wild buffalo. The number of wild buffaloes brought from Assam has been increasing, Pandey said, adding that special initiatives are being taken to protect the state bird, &lsquo;Hill Myna&rsquo;, through a &ldquo;Myna Mitra&rdquo; group that will monitor its habitat, he said.
Facilities are being expanded in tiger reserves and Kanger Valley National Park to attract tourists, which will generate livelihood opportunities for nearby villagers while strengthening conservation, the official added.
Calling the rise in the tiger population evidence of effective conservation, the CM stressed that similar efforts must now be directed towards the conservation of other wildlife species.
&ldquo;Conservation and promotion of wildlife is our priority. Chhattisgarh is rich in forest wealth and wildlife, and the government is fully committed to protecting and developing it,&rdquo; said the statement, quoting Sai.
Areas like Neemgaon in Jashpur, which attract a large number of migratory birds, should be developed as dedicated conservation sites. Such initiatives will not only enhance tourism but also generate employment, the CM said.
Forest and Climate Change Minister Kedar Kashyap said in the meeting that the population of other wild animals has also gone up, and efforts were being made to improve their habitats.
Proposals for constructing patrolling routes and rationalising protected areas, road from Dhawalpur to Kukrar under Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, pipeline extension under Mission Amrit Yojana, and laying of optical fibre cables in Kabirdham Forest Division to provide internet connectivity were approved in the meeting, the release said.

A portion of Luti reservoir in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district collapsed after heavy rains, triggering a flash flood that killed four and left three missing.

4 dead, 3 missing as dam breach triggers flash flood in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur

A portion of Luti reservoir in Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s Balrampur district collapsed after heavy rains, triggering a flash flood that killed four and left three missing.

Four persons were killed and three others went missing after a portion of a small dam collapsed and triggered a flash flood in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district, officials said on Wednesday.
The breach in the Luti reservoir, located in Dhaneshpur village, occurred late Tuesday night after heavy rainfall in the region, they said.
Water from the reservoir, built in the early 1980s, descended through the breach onto nearby houses and agricultural fields, resulting in a flash flood, the officials said.
"Four persons, including a woman and her mother-in-law, died while they were sleeping in their homes. Three persons remain missing and a search operation is underway," a government official said.
District administration and police teams rushed to the spot after being alerted. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, he said.&nbsp;

Once a centre of Naxal violence, Bastar is now witnessing peace and rapid development under Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, with improved security, infrastructure, education, and rehabilitation of Maoists.

Bastar witnessing new dawn of development, says CM Sai

Bastar x new dawn of development, says CM Sai

Once a centre of Naxal violence, Bastar is now witnessing peace and rapid development under Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, with improved security, infrastructure, education, and rehabilitation of Maoists.

Chhattisgarh's Bastar division, once a Naxal hotbed, is now scripting a new chapter of peace and development, driven by the government's commitment and efforts of security forces to restore normalcy in the region, officials said on Monday.
"In Bastar, the sound of school bells, roads and progress is replacing the sound of bullets," Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said, adding the region is now witnessing a new dawn of hope and development.
Under CM Sai's leadership, a decisive campaign against Naxalites over the past one-and-a-half years has dealt a severe blow to Maoist insurgency, a government statement said.
During this period, 453 Maoists were killed in encounters with security forces, 1,602 surrendered and 1,591 were arrested, while 1,162 landmines (improvised explosive device- planted by Naxalites) were seized, it said.
Security forces also neutralised Basavaraju, general secretary of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) during the period.
For those surrendering, Chhattisgarh has introduced one of the country's best rehabilitation policies - offering a stipend of Rs 10,000 per month for three years, skill development training, self-employment opportunities, cash rewards and land for agriculture or housing, the statement said.
The government aims to make Chhattisgarh completely free from Maoist insurgency by March 2026. "In Bastar, the sound of school bells, roads, and progress is replacing the sound of bullets," CM Sai said.
The infrastructure development in Maoist-affected regions has gained unprecedented pace. For the first time since Independence, a school is being built in Rekawaya village of Abujhmad, once dominated by Maoist-run schools. Nearly 50 closed schools have reopened with new buildings and improved facilities, the release said.
Electricity has reached remote villages like Puvarti in Sukma district, the native place of dreaded Maoist leader Hidma.
At Chilkapalli in Bijapur district, electric bulbs lit up for the first time on Republic Day (January 26) this year, ending a wait of 77 years, it said.
Road connectivity has also improved, with 275 km of roads and 11 bridges completed in conflict zones.
Approval has been granted for a 140-km rail line between Rowghat and Jagdalpur, while doubling work on the Kothavalasa-Kirandul line is progressing fast.
A 160-km rail link between Kothagudem (Telangana) and Kirandul (Dantewada) is in its final survey stage, with 138 km passing through Chhattisgarh, the release said.
As many as 607 mobile towers have been activated, 349 upgraded to 4G in the region, it said.
To ensure schemes reach remote habitations, the 'Niyad Nellanar' (your good village) initiative has been launched.
Within 10 km radius of 54 security camps, more than 327 villages now benefit from roads, power, schools, health centres, ration cards, Aadhaar, Kisan Credit Cards, housing schemes and forest rights titles under the scheme.
More than 81,000 Aadhaar cards, 42,000 Ayushman cards, 5,000 Kisan Samman Nidhi transfers, 2,000 Ujjwala connections and 98,000 ration cards have been issued under the initiative, the government said.
The state has also taken major steps for the proposed Bodhghat Irrigation Project on the Indravati river.
CM Sai has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare it a national project. With an outlay of Rs 50,000 crore, it will bring irrigation to 8 lakh hectares and generate 200 MW of power. Plans are also underway to link the Indravati and Mahanadi rivers for irrigation expansion, it said.
To strengthen security, 3,202 posts have been created in the 'Bastar Fighters', a unit of state police, offering jobs to local youth while ensuring protection of vulnerable villages, the release said.
With these efforts, Bastar is fast transforming into a land of peace, development and prosperity, the CM said.
"The development of Bastar is the foundation of a New Chhattisgarh. Our dream is that every child studies, every youth progresses, and every village connects to the mainstream of growth. Bastar is scripting a new story today - a story that once spoke of fear and violence, but now echoes hope and a new dawn of development," he added.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai begins his first foreign trip to Japan and South Korea to promote investment in electronics, automobile, and food processing sectors.

Chhattisgarh CM Sai’s Japan-South Korea Visit to Boost Investments

Chhattisgarh CM's International Investment Tour

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai begins his first foreign trip to Japan and South Korea to promote investment in electronics, automobile, and food processing sectors.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday proceeded on a 10-day tour of Japan and South Korea to attract investment in the state, a government official said.
This will be the first foreign trip by Sai after becoming the CM, and it aims to draw investors, especially from electronics, automobile, and food processing sectors, to the state, he said.
Talking to reporters at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur before leaving for Delhi, from where he will fly abroad, Sai said he will attend the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
&ldquo;In Japan and South Korea, there is good work in the fields of electronics, automobile and food processing, while Chhattisgarh also has immense possibilities in these sectors. Therefore, we are going there with our new Industrial Policy and will invite industrialists to invest in Chhattisgarh,&rdquo; Sai said.
After the introduction of the new industrial policy (in November last year), the state has so far received investment proposals worth Rs 6.5 lakh crore. Of them, several works have started. The implementation of others will take some time,&rdquo; he added.
Sai will return on August 31, the official said.
Chhattisgarh is set to showcase its unique heritage and development journey at the ongoing prestigious World Expo in Osaka, he said. More than 160 countries and 9 international organisations are participating in this event.
World Expos, organised by the Bureau International des Expositions, are global stages for breakthrough technologies and sustainable development. In Osaka, the overarching concept is &ldquo;People&rsquo;s Living Lab&rdquo;, celebrating global innovation and co-creation of a sustainable future, he said.
India is making a strong mark at the Expo by showcasing its achievements in Information Technology, Space Technology, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Tourism, Culture, Infrastructure, and Railways, he said.
Chhattisgarh has already made its presence felt with a glimpse of its world-famous &lsquo;Dokra&rsquo; art under the ODOP (One District One Product) initiative, enthralling the global audience with its unique metal craftsmanship, he said.
The state will now display its dedicated stall at the expansive Expo site at Yumeshima Island in Konohanaku in Osaka. Under the leadership of the CM, Chhattisgarh will highlight its rich cultural heritage and modern progress in technology, trade, and infrastructure, he added.
In a post on X, Sai thanked his cabinet colleagues who met him at the Raipur airport to extend their best wishes.
&ldquo;With the new industrial policy, Chhattisgarh is rapidly becoming a centre of industrial development and investment. I have full faith that with the love and good wishes of all of you, this visit will definitely open the doors of new opportunities for investment and employment generation in the state,&rdquo; he said.

Three BJP MLAs — Rajesh Agrawal, Guru Khushwant Saheb and Gajendra Yadav — were inducted into CM Vishnu Deo Sai’s cabinet, taking its strength to 14, the highest in Chhattisgarh’s history.

Chhattisgarh cabinet expanded; 3 first-term MLAs take oath as ministers

Three BJP MLAs &mdash; Rajesh Agrawal, Guru Khushwant Saheb and Gajendra Yadav &mdash; were inducted into CM Vishnu Deo Sai&rsquo;s cabinet, taking its strength to 14, the highest in Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s history.

Three BJP MLAs were inducted into Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's cabinet in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, raising its strength to 14, the highest in the state's history after the introduction of a constitutional provision to limit the size cabinet size.
Governor Ramen Deka administered the oath of office and secrecy to BJP legislators Rajesh Agrawal, Guru Khushwant Saheb and Gajendra Yadav, all first-time MLAs, at a function held in the Raj Bhavan here.
CM Sai, assembly speaker Raman Singh, Deputy CMs Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma, state ministers and other leaders attended the function.
Yadav has been given charge of the school education, law and legal affairs, and cottage industry ministries.
Guru Khushwant Saheb has been made the minister for skill development, technical education and employment, and Scheduled Caste Development department.
Agrawal has been assigned tourism, culture, religious trust and endowment ministries.
Sai congratulated the three new ministers and extended his best wishes to them.
In a statement, Sai expressed confidence that they will serve the people with utmost dedication, commitment and efficiency, and contribute towards taking Chhattisgarh to new heights of development and good governance.
Wishing the ministers a bright tenure, the CM said the state government, driven by collective cooperation and commitment, will continue to make consistent efforts to fulfill the people's aspirations.
Before the expansion, the Chhattisgarh cabinet had 11 members, including CM Sai.
In Chhattisgarh, which has a 90-member assembly, 13 MLAs, including the chief minister, have traditionally been part of the cabinet since the introduction of the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, which states that the size of a state's Council of Ministers, including CM, cannot exceed 15 per cent of total strength of the House.
Chhattisgarh has adopted the "Haryana model," where 14 ministers, including the CM, serve in a 90-member assembly, as per sources.
Like Haryana, for Chhattisgarh, with 90 members, the limit comes to 13.5, which makes room for 14 cabinet members.
The expanded cabinet reflects a balance of caste and regional representation.
Of the three newly ministers, Yadav hails from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community, Saheb from Scheduled Caste and Agrawal from the general category.
After the expansion, the cabinet now has seven members belonging to the OBC -- Deputy CM Arun Sao, ministers Lakhan Lal Dewangan, Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, OP Choudhary, Tank Ram Verma, Laxmi Rajwade and Gajendra Yadav.
CM Sai, ministers Ram Vichar Netam and Kedar Kashyap hail from the Scheduled Tribes, Dayaldas Baghel and Guru Khushwant Saheb are from the SC category, while Deputy CM Vijay Sharma and Rajesh Agrawal are from the general category.
Laxmi Rajwade is the only woman member in the cabinet.
After the cabinet expansion, the Sai-led government has five members from Surguja division (north Chhattisgarh), three from Bilaspur division, two from Raipur division, three from Durg division and one from Bastar division (south Chhattisgarh).
The government has ensured representation from all major communities and regions, further consolidating its social and political base in the state, say political analysts.
The Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in the state by ousting the Congress in the 2023 assembly polls. It won 54 seats, while the Congress got 35 seats, down from 68 it won in the 2018 elections.
CM Sai, along with Deputy CMs Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma, took oath on December 13, 2023. Nine ministers were inducted later that month.
The then MLA and minister Brijmohan Agrawal resigned last year after being elected to the Lok Sabha from Raipur.
Profiles of new ministers are as follows:&nbsp;
1. Rajesh Agrawal (58), legislator from Ambikapur seat in Surguja division, defeated senior Congress leader and former deputy CM T S Singh Deo by just 94 votes in the 2023 assembly election. A first-time MLA, Agrawal hails from the Vaishya community.
After being elected as MP from Raipur parliamentary, Brijmohan Agarwal resigned as state minister. Since then, it was believed an MLA from the Vaishya community would be given a place in the cabinet. Amar Agarwal, Sunil Soni and Sampat Agarwal are also MLAs from the community, but the BJP expressed confidence in Rajesh Agarwal. He joined the BJP after quitting Congress in 2018.
2. Guru Khushwant Saheb (36) represents the Arang constituency reserved for SC category.
He is the son of Satnami sect leader Baldas Saheb and the duo joined the BJP after quitting Congress ahead of the 2023 assembly elections. The Satnami sect, followed by a majority of the SC population in Chhattisgarh, accounts for around 13 per cent of the state's population and is considered a crucial vote bank.
3. Gajendra Yadav, MLA from Durg, belonging to the numerically strong OBC Yadav community, comes from the RSS background.
In 2023, he defeated Congress leader Arun Vora, son of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Motilal Vora, by nearly 49,000 votes. Gajendra Yadav's father Bisra Ram Yadav had been the Prant Sanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Chhattisgarh in the past.
Earlier, senior BJP leader late Hemanchand Yadav, who also hailed from Yadav community and was elected as a MLA from same Durg constituency, served as minister from 2003 to 2013 during then Raman Singh-led BJP governments in the state.&nbsp;

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, in a video conference with district collectors, directed strict timelines for resolving pending revenue cases and emphasized transparency in governance.

Chhattisgarh CM Sai reviews implementation of government schemes, issues strict directives to collectors

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, in a video conference with district collectors, directed strict timelines for resolving pending revenue cases and emphasized transparency in governance.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of government schemes through a video conference with district collectors from the Mahanadi Bhawan Secretariat in Nava Raipur.&nbsp;
During the meeting, he conducted a detailed assessment of development projects across all districts and issued key instructions to officials.
Taking a tough stand on the rising number of pending revenue cases, the Chief Minister directed all collectors to ensure timely resolution. He said, &ldquo;The era of repeated hearings is over&mdash; all revenue cases must be resolved within the time frame fixed by the government.&rdquo;
While reviewing district-wise progress, Sai sought detailed updates on matters related to mutation, undisputed and disputed partitions, record corrections, error rectification, land acquisition, demarcation, and diversion cases.
He stressed that unnecessary harassment of beneficiaries must end. &ldquo;Repeated hearings not only cause financial loss to the public, but also waste their time and effort. This reduces people&rsquo;s trust in the government system. Officials must reduce hearings and ensure time-bound resolution of cases,&rdquo; he asserted.
Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Subodh Kumar Singh, instructed that all revenue cases be registered on the e-court platform to simplify monitoring and tracking. He also directed officials to pay special attention to record correction and error rectification, launching a campaign at the tehsil level through patwaris to streamline land records.
Emphasizing infrastructure development, the Chief Minister said, &ldquo;For the rapid and uninterrupted progress of national highways and the Bharatmala project, land acquisition is essential.&rdquo; He instructed collectors to expedite pending cases of land acquisition and compensation distribution, especially for road, rail, and mobile tower projects in Bastar&rsquo;s Narayanpur, Dantewada, Sukma, and Bijapur districts.
Sai underlined that transparency and accountability in revenue administration were now top priorities. &ldquo;A responsible system of governance is possible only when justice is delivered to people on time. Every officer must ensure that cases are resolved without delay and in a fair manner,&rdquo; he said.
The Chief Minister also directed officials to accelerate farmer registration and complete the process at the earliest. He further stressed the importance of completing the digital crop survey within the stipulated time.
Preparations for the state&rsquo;s Rajat Mahotsav&mdash; marking 25 years of Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s formation&mdash; were also reviewed. Beginning on August 15, the celebrations will continue for 25 weeks, showcasing the state&rsquo;s development journey. Sai instructed collectors to organize events at the district level and make the silver jubilee a festival of public participation, with details uploaded on the official portal and publicity campaigns intensified.
Highlighting public service initiatives, he said, &ldquo;From September 17 to October 2, the state will observe &lsquo;Seva Pakwada&rsquo; as part of the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav. During this period, programs such as blood donation camps, health camps, and revenue camps will be organized. This occasion must be linked to every citizen of the state to further strengthen public outreach.&rdquo;
The review meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, CM&rsquo;s Secretaries Rahul Bhagat and P. Dayanand, Finance Secretary Mukesh Bansal, PCCF Sunil Mishra, PWD Secretary Kamalpreet Singh, Revenue Secretary Reena Babasaheb Kangale, Culture Department MD Vivek Acharya, along with other departmental secretaries, commissioners, and directors.

The Chhattisgarh government has approved allotment of 90 acres of land at concessional rates in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar to set up IT-related industries.

Chhattisgarh govt approves 90-acre land allotment at concessional rate to boost IT sector

The Chhattisgarh government has approved allotment of 90 acres of land at concessional rates in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar to set up IT-related industries.

The Chhattisgarh cabinet on Tuesday approved the allotment of a 90-acre land plot at a concessional rate to set up Information Technology-related industries in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, a government official said.
The move is aimed at attracting investments from IT companies, paving the way for rapid industrial development of the state capital region, he said.
The land allotment decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at Mantralaya (state secretariat) in Nava Raipur, a government statement said.
By offering land at reduced rates, the government expects to significantly boost private sector participation, thereby generating employment opportunities for local youth, it said.
"The establishment of IT industries will not only enhance technological and economic activities, but also lead to development of essential infrastructure, contributing to overall urban planning," the release said.
The establishment of IT companies will further drive development of essential infrastructure, bringing both direct and indirect benefits to local residents, it added.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnudev Sai inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹241.50 crore in Bhilai. He also announced ₹20 crore for a new municipal office and highlighted welfare schemes.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnudev Sai inaugurates ₹241.5 crore projects in Bhilai

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnudev Sai inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹241.50 crore in Bhilai. He also announced ₹20 crore for a new municipal office and highlighted welfare schemes.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development works worth ₹241.50 crore under the Bhilai Municipal Corporation area.&nbsp;
Addressing the gathering, he also announced ₹20 crore for the construction of a new office building for the Bhilai Municipal Corporation.
&ldquo;State Capital Region will benefit Raipur, Durg, Bhilai and Rajnandgaon along with the entire region. This will accelerate development works and expand urban facilities. All promises made in the Atal Vishwas Patra issued during the urban body elections will be fulfilled one by one,&rdquo; said Chief Minister Sai.
Highlighting the government&rsquo;s commitment, he added, &ldquo;The government is extending full cooperation for the development of urban areas. Urban facilities are being rapidly expanded. To ensure good governance and accountability, the Department of Good Governance and Convergence has been formed. Administration across the state is being made digital and transparent, which is directly benefiting citizens.&rdquo;
The Chief Minister also informed that Atal Digital Service Centres have already been launched in 1,460 gram panchayats of the state. &ldquo;In the next six months, 5,000 more panchayats will be connected to this scheme. By April 24, 2026, Panchayati Raj Day, all gram panchayats in Chhattisgarh will have Atal Digital Service Centres,&rdquo; he said.
Speaking about welfare measures, Sai noted, &ldquo;In the past 20 months, our government has fulfilled most of Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s guarantees. For farmers&rsquo; economic progress, procurement of 21 quintals of paddy per acre and payment at ₹3,100 per quintal has been ensured. Women are receiving ₹1,000 per month under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, benefiting more than 70 lakh women. Under the Deendayal Upadhyay Landless Agricultural Labourer Scheme, landless farm labourers are being provided annual financial assistance of ₹10,000. So far, more than 22,000 devotees have visited Ayodhya under the Ramlala Darshan Yojana.&rdquo;
Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, also addressing the event, said, &ldquo;Since the formation of the government, ₹7,000 crore has been approved in the last one year for the development of all urban bodies. Under the Nagrothan Yojana, funds are being provided for planned development of urban areas. In the past 18 months alone, Bhilai Municipal Corporation has been sanctioned ₹470 crore for development works.&rdquo; He added that the government&rsquo;s focus on cleanliness has yielded results with seven urban bodies in Chhattisgarh winning national sanitation awards for the first time, while 58 towns with populations under 20,000 have also been honoured.
During the event, CM Sai presented a shield to councillor Smriti Dodke for the &ldquo;Swachhta Ward.&rdquo; Beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana received house entry certificates, while three beneficiaries were handed certificates under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. Motorised tricycles and wheelchairs were distributed to differently-abled citizens. Women&rsquo;s self-help groups received cheques for economic activities, and the Radharani Women&rsquo;s SHG was awarded a certificate under the Women for Tree scheme.
The ceremony was also addressed by Vaishali Nagar MLA Rikhesh Sen and Bhilai Mayor Neeraj Pal. Other dignitaries present included MLA Lalit Chandrakar, former Assembly Speaker Premprakash Pandey, former Minister Ramshila Sahu, and former MLA Labhachand Bafna, along with a large gathering of citizens.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated Rs 186 crore in development projects in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, signaling significant progress. The plan includes completed projects and bhoomi pujan for new works, prioritizing regional growth.

CM Sai Unveils Rs 186 Crore Projects in Sarangarh

In a major initiative, CM Vishnu Deo Sai rolled out Rs 186 crore in development projects in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh. The projects span completed and future plans, underscoring a commitment to state progress and Prime Minister Modi's promises.

CM Sai Unveils Projects in Sarangarh Worth Rs 186 Crore

CM Vishnu Deo Sai launched development projects worth Rs 186 crores in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh. The projects include completed works and future plans, reflecting ongoing efforts to fulfill Prime Minister Modi&rsquo;s promises.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today inaugurated development works worth Rs 186 crore for Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district. At a programme held in the premises of Government Lochan Prasad Pandey College in Sarangarh, the Chief Minister inaugurated projects worth Rs 96 crore and perform bhoomi pujan for works worth Rs 90 crore. He also announced various local-level public utility projects worth Rs 13.40 crore from the stage.
In his address, CM Sai said that he had served Sarangarh for many years as an MP, and now, as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, he has been working with full dedication and commitment for the past one-and-a-half years to lead the state on the path of development. He said that the state government is taking concrete steps to fulfil the guarantees given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai directs officials to ensure timely compensation for deaths, crop loss, and livestock damage caused by wild animal attacks.

Chhattisgarh CM Urges Swift Compensation for Wildlife-Related Losses

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai directs officials to ensure timely compensation for deaths, crop loss, and livestock damage caused by wild animal attacks.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has directed officials to ensure prompt compensation for incidents involving human, livestock and crop losses due to wild animal attacks.
During a review meeting of the Forest and Climate Change Department in Nava Raipur on Tuesday, Sai noted that residents of forested regions often suffer the pain of losing their loved ones in such tragic incidents, and stressed their grievances must be addressed swiftly with a humane approach, an official release said.
"The elephant-human conflict and other incidents involving violent wild animals causing loss of life, livestock and crops have become significant challenges in the forest regions of the state. In such situations, it is the government's responsibility to ensure the affected families receive timely and just assistance," the CM said.
He instructed that all related cases be resolved promptly and as per regulations.
Highlighting the economic and emotional impact of these events, Sai said, "Wild elephants not only damage staple crops like paddy but also cause massive destruction to cash crops such as sugarcane, banana, papaya and jackfruit. This results in a dual burden -- financial and psychological -- on the farmers." During the meeting, Sai also reviewed the current status of individual forest rights titles granted in the state.
State Forest and Climate Change Minister Kedar Kashyap directed that departmental coordination be further strengthened to ensure timely delivery of compensation to affected individuals.
A proposal for revising and increasing compensation for the loss of life, permanent disability, loss of livestock, property and crop damage was also put forth.
There was also a discussion in the meeting on the assistance provided under RBC (Revenue Book Circular) provisions for crop loss caused by natural disasters.
More than 320 persons have been killed in elephant attacks in the state in the last five years, according to forest department officials.
Human-elephant conflicts in the northern part of Chhattisgarh have been a major cause of concern for the state administration for the last one decade. The menace has further spread its footprint in some districts of the central region in the last few years.
The districts that have witnessed human-elephant conflicts include Surguja, Raigarh, Korba, Surajpur and Balrampur.

Chhattisgarh government revises Half Electricity Bill Scheme, offering 50% relief for up to 100 units and promotes solar adoption under PM Surya Ghar Yojana with major subsidies.

Chhattisgarh government revises Half Electricity Bill Scheme; promotes solar energy for self-reliance

Chhattisgarh government revises Half Electricity Bill Scheme, offering 50% relief for up to 100 units and promotes solar adoption under PM Surya Ghar Yojana with major subsidies.

The Chhattisgarh government has revised its flagship Half Electricity Bill Scheme, rationalising the monthly relief limit for domestic consumers.
Under the revised guidelines, consumers will now receive 50% relief on electricity consumption up to 100 units per month, replacing the earlier provision of relief on up to 400 units.
Officials said the change is aimed at streamlining benefits while continuing to support the state&rsquo;s most vulnerable households.
Of the nearly 45 lakh domestic consumers in Chhattisgarh, around 31 lakh households&mdash;nearly 70%&mdash;consume less than 100 units of electricity per month and will continue to benefit from the revised scheme.
This includes 15 lakh families living Below the Poverty Line (BPL), who will still receive up to 30 units of electricity free of cost. Additionally, they will remain eligible for all other benefits previously available under the scheme.
Solar power push under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Parallel to the revision in the electricity relief scheme, the state is actively promoting the PM Surya Ghar Yojana to help households transition to rooftop solar power generation.
The scheme offers significant subsidies&mdash;jointly funded by the Centre and State governments&mdash;to encourage solar adoption.
- A 1 kW rooftop solar plant, which generates around 120 units/month, comes with ₹45,000 in subsidies (₹30,000 from Centre and ₹15,000 from State), reducing the consumer cost to about ₹15,000.
- A 2 kW system, producing approximately 240 units/month, receives ₹90,000 in total subsidy, with the consumer contributing just ₹30,000.
- For a 3 kW plant, which can produce up to 360 units/month, the total subsidy reaches ₹1,08,000 (₹78,000 from Centre + ₹30,000 from State). The consumer&rsquo;s share stands at ₹72,000, which can be financed through bank loans.
Authorities said consumers installing 2 kW or larger systems will generate more than 200 units monthly for the next 25 years&mdash;effectively exceeding the relief previously granted under the Half Bill Scheme. Additionally, surplus energy can be supplied to the grid for extra income.
From subsidy to self-reliance
The government&rsquo;s strategic shift aims to gradually transition consumers from subsidised electricity to complete self-reliance through solar energy. "Urja-Datas" or energy self-producers are expected to play a key role in driving Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s clean energy goals, while reducing monthly household expenses and contributing to environmental sustainability.
Officials added that the revised policy framework not only ensures affordability and long-term savings for citizens but also marks a move toward a greener and more self-sufficient energy ecosystem.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai outlines major educational reforms, NEP adoption, and Vision 2047 plans to make the state an education hub while combating Naxalism through development.

CM Vishnu Deo Sai outlines roadmap for ‘Viksit Chhattisgarh’ with education at its core

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai outlines major educational reforms, NEP adoption, and Vision 2047 plans to make the state an education hub while combating Naxalism through development.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday reaffirmed his government&rsquo;s unwavering commitment to education, describing it as the &ldquo;foundation of nation-building&rdquo; during the 'Gyan Dhara &ndash; Shiksha Samvad' (Education Dialogue) event held in Raipur.&nbsp;
The event was organized by Haribhoomi and INH Media Group and witnessed the participation of senior ministers, educators, students, and academic leaders from across the state.
Addressing the gathering, CM Sai said, &ldquo;Our government considers education as the foundation of nation-building. Since the day I took charge of the Education Department, my top priority has been to deeply understand the challenges and implement concrete reforms.&rdquo;
He said an extensive review undertaken by the state government revealed an uneven distribution of teachers, with rural schools facing shortages despite a student-teacher ratio better than the national average. &ldquo;As a result, no school in Chhattisgarh is without a teacher today. Villages like Irakbhatti, where schools were shut for years, have now reopened,&rdquo; he said. The Chief Minister also announced that recruitment for 5,000 new teachers will commence shortly to meet the continuing demand.
Accelerated implementation of NEP 2020
Highlighting the state&rsquo;s swift adoption of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CM Sai credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership. &ldquo;Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, NEP has been rolled out across India, and our state has adopted it with urgency and commitment.&rdquo;
He informed that primary education is now available in 18 regional languages and dialects, which he said will enhance both cultural preservation and academic performance. CM Sai also noted that under the PM-SHRI School Scheme, students are benefiting from hi-tech infrastructure while ₹133 crore has been sanctioned for building maintenance and hostel upgrades.
Dual approach to tackle Naxalism in Bastar
Touching on the long-standing issue of left-wing extremism, the Chief Minister said, &ldquo;Chhattisgarh is a state blessed with minerals, forests, fertile lands, and biodiversity, yet it has long suffered due to Naxalism.&rdquo; He revealed that during a strategic meeting with Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, a dual approach involving both security measures and development initiatives was adopted.
&ldquo;We appealed to the Naxals to surrender and return to the mainstream, and the results have been encouraging &mdash; over 1,500 Naxals have surrendered so far,&rdquo; CM Sai stated. He also mentioned the launch of the &lsquo;Niyad Nellanar&rsquo; rehabilitation scheme and underlined that &ldquo;the permanent solution to Naxalism lies not just in force but in expanding access to education, roads, electricity, and drinking water.&rdquo;
Highlighting Bastar&rsquo;s transformation, he noted that Dhudhmaras village has been ranked among the world&rsquo;s top 20 tourism villages. &ldquo;Tourism has now been granted industry status,&rdquo; he said, adding that the Bodhghat Project aims to irrigate 7 lakh hectares and generate 200 MW of power.
Growth in higher education institutions
Reflecting on Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s educational journey over the past 25 years, the Chief Minister remarked, &ldquo;There was a time when the state had only one medical college. Today, we have 15 functional medical colleges.&rdquo; He added that 19 private universities have been set up, with three more in the pipeline.
&ldquo;India was once the Vishwaguru (global teacher) and is now moving back toward that stature. Students from abroad are coming to India for education. Our aim is to make Chhattisgarh a hub of higher education,&rdquo; he said.
Vision 2047: A developed Chhattisgarh with education as catalyst
The Chief Minister also unveiled his government&rsquo;s long-term roadmap, stating, &ldquo;Education has been accorded top priority in this vision. Our goal is to align the quality of our schools and colleges with international standards, and make education a powerful contributor to the state&rsquo;s GSDP.&rdquo;
The &ldquo;Viksit Chhattisgarh by 2047&rdquo; vision document focuses on achieving global benchmarks in education and infrastructure to transform the state&rsquo;s social and economic landscape.
Honouring educators
As part of the event, CM Vishnu Deo Sai presented the &ldquo;Utkrisht Shikshak Samman&rdquo; (Excellence in Teaching Award) to several distinguished educators, including Ms. K. Sharda, Mr. B.R. Sahu, Mr. Bharat Kishore Yadav, Dr. Dhananjay Pandey, and Mr. Baldau Singh Shyam.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma and Revenue and Sports Minister Shri Tankaram Verma also addressed the gathering, reinforcing the state's focus on educational reform. The event was attended by MLAs Shri Purandar Mishra, Shri Motilal Sahu, and Guru Khushwant Saheb, alongside numerous students and educationists.

CM Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to propose medical colleges and sports infrastructure. Bastar Olympics rebranded as Khelo India Tribal Games.

CM Sai meets Union Minister Mandaviya to discuss boost in sports and healthcare education in Chhattisgarh

CM Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to propose medical colleges and sports infrastructure. Bastar Olympics rebranded as Khelo India Tribal Games.

In a major move to enhance sports and healthcare education in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Minister for Labour &amp; Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in New Delhi on Thursday.&nbsp;
The meeting resulted in several key proposals receiving in-principle support from the Centre.
It was agreed during the discussion that the popular Bastar Olympics will now be rebranded as the &ldquo;Khelo India Tribal Games&rdquo; beginning this year. The initiative is aimed at providing national-level recognition to tribal athletes and showcasing Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s indigenous sports culture to a wider audience, including on the global stage.
Chief Minister Sai also proposed the establishment of 220-bed medical and nursing colleges in Raipur and Bilaspur to improve the quality of healthcare education and increase access to medical services in the state. Union Minister Mandaviya assured that the Centre would take a favourable decision soon and initiate steps toward granting approval.
Additionally, CM Sai urged the establishment of a regional centre of the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Chhattisgarh. He also called for the development of new stadiums and training centres to strengthen the state&rsquo;s sports infrastructure. In response, the Union Minister assured that approvals for these proposals would be fast-tracked.
The meeting was also attended by Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Subodh Singh, and Secretary to the Chief Minister, Rahul Bhagat.

CM Vishnu Deo Sai secured Centre’s nod for ₹7,000 crore road projects during his meeting with Nitin Gadkari; Raipur to get major infra upgrades.

Chhattisgarh gets Rs 7,000 cr boost for road projects after CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets Gadkari

CM Vishnu Deo Sai secured Centre&rsquo;s nod for ₹7,000 crore road projects during his meeting with Nitin Gadkari; Raipur to get major infra upgrades.

In a significant push to accelerate infrastructure development in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Thursday.&nbsp;
During the meeting, several key road projects in the state received approval, paving the way for enhanced connectivity and economic growth.
According to officials, the Union Minister directed authorities to expedite financial clearances for projects worth over ₹7,000 crore currently in the pipeline. The Centre also sanctioned ₹600 crore under the Central Road Fund (CRF), which will be utilised for the construction and upgradation of roads across the state.
To address growing traffic congestion in the capital city Raipur, four major bridges are set to be constructed, with foundation-laying ceremonies to take place soon. Additionally, the roads linking Raipur with other districts will be expanded from two to four lanes to facilitate faster and safer transportation.
It was also decided that the state&rsquo;s road planning will now be integrated with the Centre&rsquo;s Gati Shakti portal to enable swifter project clearances. Union Minister Gadkari directed that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) be promptly prepared for a proposed 95-kilometre six-lane road connecting Raipur&ndash;Arang&ndash;Bilaspur&ndash;Darri. The road is expected to serve key industrial, agricultural, and educational hubs in the region. The Samriddhi Expressway will also be extended up to Raipur.
Several additional projects were cleared during the meeting. These include the upgradation of National Highway No. 130A, elevation work on National Highway No. 43, and strengthening of National Highway No. 30&mdash;collectively valued at ₹115.95 crore. Among the approved segments, a 15-km road within Bilaspur city is expected to ease urban traffic flow, while an 11-km section of the Katni-Gumla route will enhance rural connectivity. In Keshkal, a 4-km stretch will be strengthened, improving access for residents in hilly areas.
&ldquo;Roads are not just a means of travel; they are pathways to development, employment, and social transformation,&rdquo; Chief Minister Sai said. He added that under the state government&rsquo;s 'Anjor Vision 2047', efforts are being made to ensure every village and citizen benefits from improved and environmentally friendly transportation.
The meeting was also attended by Subodh Singh, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, and Dr Kamalpreet Singh, Secretary of the Public Works Department.

Chhattisgarh will soon have its own APEDA regional office in Raipur, enabling local farmers and exporters to access global markets with ease and efficiency.

Boost for agri-exports as CM Vishnu Deo Sai's efforts bear fruit; Chhattisgarh to emerge as an export hub

Chhattisgarh will soon have its own APEDA regional office in Raipur, enabling local farmers and exporters to access global markets with ease and efficiency.

In a major boost to Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s agriculture and export ecosystem, the state is set to host a regional office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in Raipur.&nbsp;
The decision follows sustained efforts by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and the state&rsquo;s Department of Industries, with the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry approving the proposal.
The new APEDA office is expected to transform the export landscape for farmers, producers, and exporters by offering a range of services&mdash;including training, certification, packaging, standardisation, and export facilitation&mdash;within the state itself. Until now, stakeholders in Chhattisgarh had to rely on offices located in other states for these processes.
Global-quality services now at local level
With the establishment of the regional office, key export procedures such as phytosanitary certification, lab testing, quality certification, and documentation will be handled locally. This will significantly save time and cut costs for agri-exporters, while improving compliance with international standards.
Branding boost and global visibility for Chhattisgarh products
The office will simplify the export of fruits, vegetables, rice, GI-tagged products, millets, and other agricultural commodities, enabling direct access to international markets. This will help producers command better prices and allow Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s diverse agri-products to gain broader global visibility.
Doubling farmer income through knowledge and better prices
The presence of APEDA in Raipur is also set to empower farmers through capacity building. Local training on international standards, advanced packaging, quality control, and global marketing techniques will be made easily accessible&mdash;helping farmers achieve higher returns on their produce and move closer to the goal of income doubling.
Push for export infrastructure
In addition to certification and promotional support, APEDA also backs the creation and maintenance of export infrastructure such as food processing units, cold storages, and pack houses. This is expected to give a major push to the state&rsquo;s agribusiness sector by enhancing its capacity and competitiveness.
Access to special schemes and subsidies
Farmers, startups, and MSMEs in Chhattisgarh will now be better positioned to tap into APEDA&rsquo;s export promotion schemes, skill development programmes, and financial subsidies. Local access to these opportunities will enable a broader base of stakeholders to participate in export-linked growth.
Expressing his happiness over the development, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said this new APEDA office would serve as a powerful bridge between Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s agri producers and the global market. He called it a decisive step not just in boosting agri-exports, but in driving economic prosperity for the state. &ldquo;This achievement will make Chhattisgarh a leading state in the 'Vocal for Local to Global' campaign and open new doors for the export of our rich and diverse agri-products,&rdquo; the Chief Minister added.

Chhattisgarh has made major gains in Swachh Survekshan 2025 with 25 cities in the top 100 and Raipur achieving a 7-star Garbage-Free rating, reflecting statewide improvements in urban sanitation.

Chhattisgarh makes big leap in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25; Raipur gets 7-star garbage-free rating

Chhattisgarh has made major gains in Swachh Survekshan 2025 with 25 cities in the top 100 and Raipur achieving a 7-star Garbage-Free rating, reflecting statewide improvements in urban sanitation.

Chhattisgarh has once again registered a strong presence at the national level in the Government of India&rsquo;s Swachh Survekshan 2024-25. Thanks to the stellar performance of its urban local bodies, 115 out of 169 participating cities in the state have significantly improved their rankings.
In this national cleanliness assessment that covered 4,566 cities across the country, 25 cities from Chhattisgarh secured a place in the top 100 &mdash; a major jump from last year when only 16 cities made it to the top-100 list.
A total of 62 urban local bodies in the state have enhanced their status in the Garbage-Free City Star Rating, while the number of cities attaining Single, Three, or Five-Star ratings has risen from 71 to 114.
The state capital Raipur has set a new benchmark by earning the highest Seven-Star rating, up from Five Stars last year. It achieved this in the Garbage-Free City category and has also been declared a "Water Plus" city for its sanitation standards.
Bilaspur, Korba, and Bhilai Nagar have moved up from the ODF Plus Plus category to the Water Plus category this year.
A total of 163 urban local bodies in Chhattisgarh have now attained ODF Plus Plus certification. This includes municipalities like Kirandul and Bhatapara and the Kurra Nagar Panchayat, which were previously only in the ODF category. Sitapur Nagar Panchayat has also advanced from ODF Plus to ODF Plus Plus status.
Over the past 18 months, 62 urban bodies have improved their Garbage-Free City Star Rating through sustained efforts. Bilaspur and Ambikapur progressed from Three-Star to Five-Star, while Bhilai Nagar, Jagdalpur Municipal Corporation, Jamul Municipality, and Gharghoda Nagar Panchayat moved up from Single-Star to Three-Star ratings.
Cities like Dhamtari, Shivrinarayan, and Rajpur &mdash; which had no previous star ratings &mdash; have directly entered the Three-Star category. Due to special efforts in cleanliness and beautification, 52 cities that were previously unrated have now achieved Single-Star status.
A significant improvement in national rankings has also been observed across several urban bodies:
- Simga rose from 649th to 95th position
- Jashpur improved from 637th to 91st
- Rajpur moved from 630th to 63rd
- Gharghoda climbed from 616th to 71st
- Bhilai-Charoda jumped from 587th to 68th
- Dornapal went from 557th to 81st
- Dantewada improved from 552nd to 70th
- Jagdalpur from 461st to 55th
- Mungeli from 447th to 86th
- Kawardha from 430th to 77th
- Kunkuri from 426th to 84th
- Durg from 314th to 80th
- Rajnandgaon from 268th to 46th
- Bhilai Nagar from 267th to 22nd
- Chhura from 230th to 76th
- Pratappur from 173rd to 62nd
- Balrampur from 65th to 53rd
- Raipur climbed from 12th to an impressive 4th place nationally
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the performance of the state's cities as a result of collective efforts by local bodies and the people.
He said, &ldquo;Urban governments, the state government, and the central government are working together with innovation to make cities cleaner and more beautiful.&rdquo;
He expressed confidence that the rankings of Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s cities would improve even further and added that this national success will inspire all urban bodies to perform even better.
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Urban Administration and Development Shri Arun Sao congratulated the urban local bodies for their excellent performance in the survey.
He said, &ldquo;In the financial year 2024-25, the state government released ₹7,400 crore for urban development and sanitation, and this positive outcome is a direct result of that investment.&rdquo;
He added that the department had instructed all municipal commissioners, and the chief municipal officers of municipalities and nagar panchayats to conduct morning inspections with their teams to supervise daily cleaning work.
&ldquo;These two departmental initiatives have played a crucial role in this achievement,&rdquo; he said.
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Security forces engaged in a gunfight with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district during an anti-Naxal operation. The encounter is ongoing.

Fierce Encounter Erupts Between Forces and Naxalites in Sukma

Encounter in Sukma: Forces Clash with Naxalites

Security forces engaged in a gunfight with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district during an anti-Naxal operation. The encounter is ongoing.

An encounter broke out between security forces and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Tuesday morning, a senior police official said.
The exchange of fire started out on a forested hill in the district when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxal operation in the area, he said.
Personnel belonging to the Special Task Force (STF), District Reserve Guard (DRG), both units of the state police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), were involved in the operation launched on Monday based on inputs about the presence of Maoists in the area, he said.
The operation was still underway and further details were awaited, he added.
As many as 225 Naxalites have been killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year. Of them, 208 were eliminated in the Bastar division, which includes Bijapur, Bastar, Kanker, Konadagaon, Narayanpur, Sukma and Dantewada districts.&nbsp;

Bilha Nagar Panchayat in Chhattisgarh tops Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 for cities under 20,000; PM Modi praises local women’s efforts in ‘Mann Ki Baat’, calls it a model of cleanliness.

Chhattisgarh’s Bilha Nagar Panchayat tops national cleanliness rankings, praised by PM Modi

Bilha Nagar Panchayat in Chhattisgarh tops Swachh Survekshan 2024&ndash;25 for cities under 20,000; PM Modi praises local women&rsquo;s efforts in &lsquo;Mann Ki Baat&rsquo;, calls it a model of cleanliness.

Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s Bilha Nagar Panchayat has made the state proud by clinching the top spot in the Swachh Survekshan 2024&ndash;25 under the category of cities with populations below 20,000.
The recognition was conferred at a national award ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on July 17, where President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the award.
The achievement gained further national prominence when Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Bilha's efforts in the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme &lsquo;Mann Ki Baat&rsquo;, particularly highlighting the role of local women in transforming the city&rsquo;s waste management system.
&ldquo;Women of Bilha were trained in waste management and they came together to completely transform the face of the town,&rdquo; the Prime Minister stated, calling the feat a matter of pride not only for Chhattisgarh but for the entire country. He commended how the people of Bilha had embraced cleanliness as a people&rsquo;s movement rather than just a government initiative.
With a population of around 15,000, Bilha Nagar Panchayat has emerged as a model of community-driven cleanliness. The town has deployed 28 &lsquo;Swachhata Didis&rsquo; for door-to-door waste collection across 15 wards, utilising e-rickshaws for transportation. Collected waste is taken to an SLRM Centre, where wet and dry waste is meticulously segregated. While compost is prepared from organic waste, dry waste is sold, contributing to the economic independence of the women involved.
Additionally, 10 Swachhata Commandos have been tasked with maintaining hygiene across the city through the use of tractors and auto-tippers. Awareness campaigns, public announcements, and proactive waste collection from households and businesses have played a critical role in cultivating responsible waste disposal habits among citizens. Cleanliness drives are regularly organised at muktidhams, ponds, gardens, and community halls.
The rankings were based on cleanliness surveys conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. Over 2,000 urban local bodies with populations under 20,000 were assessed on parameters including door-to-door collection, road sweeping, sanitation in public places, and citizen feedback.
The award ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, Bilha Nagar Panchayat President Vandana Jendre, Chief Municipal Officer Praveen Singh Gehlot, and several other officials and sanitation workers who played a vital role in this accomplishment.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, reacting to the national honour, said: &ldquo;Bilha Nagar Panchayat has set a new benchmark in the field of cleanliness &ndash; a moment of pride for the entire Chhattisgarh. By securing the first rank among all towns with less than 20,000 population, Bilha has not only brought glory to the state but also proved that with resolve, public participation, and a spirit of service, any goal is achievable.&rdquo;
The Chief Minister also joined citizens at his official residence in Raipur to listen to the Prime Minister&rsquo;s &lsquo;Mann Ki Baat&rsquo; broadcast. Reflecting on the Prime Minister&rsquo;s mention of Bilha, he added, &ldquo;The women of Bilha have proved that when determination and cooperation come together, no transformation is impossible. This success story in cleanliness has brought national recognition to Chhattisgarh. With their resolve, these women have helped make Bilha one of the cleanest towns in the country.&rdquo;
He further said, &ldquo;Mann Ki Baat is not just a platform of communication, but a powerful national forum that brings forth stories of innovation, public initiatives, and inspiration from across the country, filling citizens with fresh energy and motivation.&rdquo;
Deputy CM Arun Sao also praised the achievement, stating, &ldquo;Bilha Nagar Panchayat&rsquo;s top rank in Swachh Survekshan 2024&ndash;25 has enhanced Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s reputation across the nation. This success reflects the dedication, strategy, and public engagement of our urban local bodies. It will serve as an inspiration for other municipalities in the state.&rdquo;
Highlighting the growing impact of the Swachh Bharat Mission in Chhattisgarh, CM Sai revealed that seven urban bodies, including Bilha, have received national honours this year. He congratulated elected representatives, sanitation officials, and workers for their tireless efforts.
During a recent visit to Jashpur, the Chief Minister said he was pleased to learn that all five urban local bodies in the district had significantly improved their cleanliness rankings. &ldquo;In appreciation of this performance, I personally felicitated the sanitation workers and Swachhta Didis two days ago in Jashpur,&rdquo; he shared.
He noted that a positive environment has been created across Chhattisgarh regarding cleanliness, driven by committed implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Concluding his statement, CM Sai said: &ldquo;&lsquo;Mann Ki Baat&rsquo; has today become a national movement that transforms ordinary stories from every corner of the country into extraordinary sources of inspiration. It is a living testimony to the vibrancy of Indian democracy.&rdquo;

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