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Chhattisgarh News: Bastar on new path of development after Naxalism, CM Sai told the government's plan
Samira Vishwas | September 2, 2026 6:24 AM CST

Chhattisgarh News: Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai Said that Chhattisgarh, which has been facing the challenge of Naxalism for a long time, is now moving forward in a new era of peace and development. Held in Raipur 'Developed India-Prosperous Chhattisgarh: A new chapter of development' In the program, the Chief Minister gave information about the work being done to increase security, education, health, employment, tourism and basic facilities in Bastar.

10 major missions prepared for 2047

The Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh has also prepared its roadmap in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of a developed India by the year 2047. In the vision document of the state 10 major missions have been determined.

He told that about 44 percent area of ​​Chhattisgarh is covered with forests. The state has several important minerals including iron, bauxite, lithium and gold. Describing Chhattisgarh as the only tin producing state in the country, he described natural resources and human power as the major strengths of the state.

Government's focus on development with security

According to the Chief Minister, after the review by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in 2024, the strategy against Naxalism was worked out by increasing coordination between the Centre, the state and the neighboring states. He attributed the successes against Naxalism to the action of security forces and Centre-State coordination.

Sai said that security operations alone are not enough for permanent peace in Bastar, but it is also necessary to bring development to remote villages.

Facilities reaching villages through 'Niyad Nellanar'

for this purpose 'Niyad Nellanar' The scheme was launched, which is said to mean 'Your good village' in Gondi language. According to the Chief Minister, through this, facilities of roads, electricity, drinking water, education, health and telecommunication are being provided to sensitive and remote villages.

He said that in the area More than 421 schools Have been opened. Government to carry forward development works 'Niyad Nellanar 2.0' Has also started.

Health checkup of 34 lakh people

According to the Chief Minister Chief Minister Healthy Bastar Campaign Under this, health check-up of 34 lakh people was done and about Treatment of 40 thousand people Has been done In the program 'Bastar Munne', government employees are reaching the villages and staying there and connecting people with government schemes and services.

New avenues of tourism and employment are opening up

The Chief Minister said that animal husbandry, goat rearing and fisheries are being promoted to increase the income of the local people. For expansion of animal husbandry National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) An agreement has also been made with.

He from Bastar Dhudmaras village Referring to this, he said that it has been included among the best tourist villages of the world. Here loan and grant facilities are being provided to promote homestay. Tourism has also been included in the new industrial policy. Apart from this, the areas are becoming vacant after the end of Naxalism. 70 security camps as 'Seva Dera' Work is being done to develop it as.

15 medical colleges, 34 Nalanda campus being built

Sai said that at the time of formation of the state, there was a medical college in Chhattisgarh, whereas now 15 medical colleges Are operated. Institutes like IIT, IIM and IIIT are also running in the state. To prepare for competitive exams 34 Nalanda Complexes is being constructed. He also talked about supporting the youth preparing for UPSC through Youth Hostel in Delhi.

Investment proposals worth Rs 8 lakh crore

According to the Chief Minister, after the implementation of the new industrial policy, the state will Investment proposals worth Rs 8 lakh crore Have met. He said that a provision for special incentives has been made for enterprises providing employment to one thousand youth.

Describing his life journey, the Chief Minister also shared his experience of growing up in a farmer family, handling family responsibilities at a young age and starting his political journey as a Ward Panch. He said that the aim of the government is to include Chhattisgarh among the leading states in the fields of education, health, employment, industry and tourism and To ensure important role of developed Chhattisgarh in developed India of 2047 Is.


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