*State level event to be held on 14th and 15th November at Science College Ground, Raipur*

Raipur / The grand state level program to commemorate birth anniversary and life of Tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda Chhattisgarh government is organizing Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas – Tribal Pride Day at Science College Ground in state capital on November 14 and 15.
In the two-day program, Tribal dance troupe across 17 states including Chhattisgarh will give captivating cultural performances.

In this regard, dance teams have started arriving Chhattisgarh from Tuesday, hence, tribal dance teams from Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Rajasthan and Sikkim have reached Raipur.

The dancers’ troupe from Arunachal Pradesh will present Adilok dance drama, the dancers’ troupe from Uttarakhand will present Jhinjhi, Holi, Hanna and Diya dance, the dancers’ troupe from Telangana will present Mathuri Janjati dance, the dancers’ troupe from Rajasthan will present Valar Garasia Gair dance and the dancers’ troupe from Sikkim will present Subba folk dance drama.

It is notable that on this two day event, along with the presentation of cultural programs by inter-state folk dance troupes, a seminar will be organized on topics related to tribal pride and a painting exhibition on tribal lifestyle will also be held.

*6-year-old pending demands of Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Societies met within 24 hours*

*Salary and allowances of committee employees increased*

*Chhattisgarh Cooperative Committee Employees Federation expressed gratitude towards the Chief Minister*

Raipur, // Under the thoughtful initiative of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, the strike by managers and employees of Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Societies has come to an end after eight days on Tuesday. Following the Chief Minister’s intervention, the long-pending demand for a salary increase for committee employees, which were held up for six years, was fulfilled by the Registrar of Cooperative Societies within 24 hours. A 25% increase in salaries and allowances for committee employees was approved. Additionally, an inter-departmental committee has been formed at the government level to address two other demands.

This marks the first salary increase for approximately 13,000 cooperative society employees since 2018, driven by Chief Minister Sai’s proactive involvement.

Chief Minister Sai personally addressed the demands of the employees, directing departmental officers to resolve the issues. A meeting was held on November 10 between the Chief Minister and departmental officials to discuss the employees’ demands, resulting in swift action.

*25% Increase in Salaries and Allowances for Committee Employees*
In compliance with the Chief Minister’s instructions, the Cooperative Department issued an order on November 11, 2024, amending the Cooperative Committee Employees Service Rules to approve a 25% increase in salaries and allowances, bringing joy and enthusiasm among employees.

The Food Department has also issued a letter stating that after the paddy procurement season, within a month, rice millers and the Marketing Federation will lift the paddy. If any paddy remains at the procurement centers, the Food Department will submit a proposal to the Finance Department to cover drying costs for cooperative societies.

An inter-departmental committee, including the Food, Finance, Agriculture, Cooperative, and Marketing Federation, has been formed to address additional demands of the employees. This committee will review the demands and submit recommendations to the government.

*Employees Return to Work in Their Respective Committees*
All employees have resumed their duties and are preparing for the paddy procurement season starting on November 14, 2024. They assured that farmers will face no issues during the procurement process, with all preparations completed by November 13, 2024.

Commissioner of Cooperatives and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Mr. Kuldeep Sharma, has directed all employees and officials to ensure a smooth and transparent paddy procurement process. He also instructed officials to conduct continuous inspections of the procurement centers.

The Chhattisgarh Cooperative Committee Employees Federation, which began the strike on November 4, 2024, has now officially declared it ended. Federation President Shri Narendra Sahu announced the conclusion of the strike, affirming the commitment of all employees to implement government schemes at the committee level. The Federation expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Cooperative Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap, Food Minister Shri Dayal Das Baghel, Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Additional Chief Secretary of the Food Department Smt. Richa Sharma, Chief Minister’s Secretary Shri Basav Raju S., Secretary of Cooperatives Dr. C.R. Prasanna, Cooperative Commissioner and Registrar Mr. Kuldeep Sharma, Managing Director of Apex Bank Shri K.N. Kande, and other officials

Raipur, / /Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai will release the state’s new Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 at a program organized at Mayfair Lake Resort in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar at 6.30 PM on November 14. Industry Minister Shri Lakhan Lal Dewangan will preside over the program. Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Arun Sao and Shri Vijay Sharma will be present as special guests in the program. Agriculture Minister Shri Ramvichar Netam, Food Minister Shri Dayal Das Baghel, Forest and Climate Change Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap, Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Finance Minister Shri OP Choudhary, Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade, Sports Minister Shri Tank Ram Verma, Leader of Opposition Dr Charandas Mahant will be present as special guests in the program.

Raipur, / Union Labor and Employment and Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will visit Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh on November 13th.
As per information, he will leave for Airstrip Agadih in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh from Bhav Nagar Airport in Gujarat at 6.30 AM on Wednesday and will reach Jashpur at 9.15 AM. Minister Dr Mandaviya will join the Padyatra with My Bharat Youth Volunteers on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas- Tribal Pride Day along with Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai in Jashpur. After completion of his visit, Dr Mandaviya will leave from Airstrip Agadih Jashpur at 4:00 PM and expected to reach Swami Vivekananda Airport Raipur at 5:00 PM. Later will leave for Indira Gandhi International Airport New Delhi from Swami Vivekananda Airport at 6:00 PM and scheduled to Delhi at 8.15 PM

Raipur, / Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai will participate in Mati Ke Veer Padyatra organized in remembrance of Bhagwan Birsa Munda in Jashpur on Wednesday.

As per the scheduled program, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai will depart from Jindal Airstrip Raigarh by helicopter at 8.10 AM on November 13 and reach Police Line Helipad, Jashpur at 8.50 AM. From there he will reach Gamhariya Rest House in Jashpur by car at 9:00 AM.

Chief Minister Shri Sai will participate in the Bhagwan Birsa Munda ‘Mati Ke Veer’ Padyatra organized at Purana Nagar, Jashpur at 10 AM. He will depart from Birsa Munda Chowk at 12.25 PM and reach Kalyan Ashram, Jashpur at 12.30 PM.

The Chief Minister will depart from Shri Sai Kalyan Ashram at 2:00 PM and inaugurate Hotel Vrindavan International at Vivekanand Colony, Jashpur at 2.05 PM. He will depart from Vivekanand Colony at 3.00 PM and reach Rest House, Gamhariya at 3.05 PM. The Chief Minister will depart from Aagadih Airstrip Jashpur by state plane at 4 PM and reach Swami Vivekanand Airport Raipur at 5 PM.

Raipur, // Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday participated in the Maa Mahananda Chitrotpala Ganga Mahanadi Mahaarati Mahotsav-2024 held on the banks of the Mahanadi River at Darhaghat, Chandrapur in Sakti district. During the event, he inaugurated the Ganga Aarti at Darhaghat, which was funded through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions.

The Mahaarati witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of devotees, including a significant presence of women, who joined in the prayers and rituals.

In his address, Chief Minister Shri Sai congratulated the gathering on the occasion of Devuthani Ekadashi and expressed his pleasure in being part of the event. Reflecting on the significance of Mahanadi, he remarked, “Mahanadi is the lifeline of Chhattisgarh. It not only provides potable water supply to the people but also stands as a testament to our Rishi tradition.” He emphasized the historical and cultural importance of the river, noting that Chhattisgarh is the land of Mother Kaushalya, the maternal home of Lord Shri Ram, and shared his happiness at witnessing the construction of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

The Chief Minister also highlighted various ongoing initiatives, such as the Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana, which enables Chhattisgarh residents to visit Ayodhya, and the upcoming restart of the Tirtha Yatra Yojana. Additionally, work is underway to develop corridors for the five Shaktipeeths in Chhattisgarh.

Highlighting the cultural and spiritual importance of rivers, Shri Sai urged everyone to protect them for future generations. He said, “Rivers are not just flowing water, but the essence of our cultural and religious identity. In Indian culture, rivers have always been considered life-giving. This event will help instill in us the duty to preserve these invaluable natural resources.”

The program also featured an address by Sadhvi Pragya Devi, along with the presence of several dignitaries, including MP Janjgir Champa Smt. Kamlesh Jangde, MP Raigarh Shri Radheshyam Rathiya, Chandrapur MLA Shri Ramkumar Yadav, and a large number of other local leaders and devotees.

The event concluded with a collective call to action for preserving the rivers of Chhattisgarh, acknowledging their vital role in sustaining the region’s environment and culture.

*Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the Water Resources Department*

*Central Government has started the Water Conservation Initiative with Public Participation*

Raipur, // Setting an example of sustainable practice, Chhattisgarh secures first rank across country in water conservation with public participation.
Chhattisgarh’s eight districts have secured first position in the list of first 10 districts of the country.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has congratulated and wished the officers and employees of the Water Resources Department for their remarkable achievement on this initiative started by the Central Government. Under the Water Conservation, Public Participation Initiative in the state of Chhattisgarh as many as 1,53,533 works of water conservation have been completed and around 10,872 works are underway.

Raipur district ranks first in the state in the works of water conservation with public participation in Chhattisgarh, where a total 35,758 water-conservation works have been completed and 5064 works are in progress. Bilaspur is in second place, where 16,389 works have been completed and 1643 works are in progress. Raigarh district is in third place, where 16,629 works have been completed and 662 works are in progress. Balodabazar-Bhatapara district is in fourth place, where 16,730 works have been completed and 300 works are in progress. Balrampur-Ramanujganj district is in fifth place, where 8618 works have been completed and 586 works are in progress. Gariaband district is in sixth place, where 6899 works have been completed and 634 works are in progress. Durg district is in seventh place, where 4915 works have been completed and 609 works are in progress. Dhamtari district is in tenth place, where 3706 works have been completed and 107 works are in progress.

It is worth noting that the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative is a reflection of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s unwavering resolve to make water conservation a national priority. This initiative emphasizes the importance of public participation in water conservation and realizes the concept of water conservation through collective initiative and solidarity. The main objective of this scheme is to lay special emphasis on the construction of artificial recharge structures, borewell recharge shafts, among other activities, which will increase storage capacity and help in increasing groundwater recharge