Raipur, 14 August 2024
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai has congratulated and wished the people of the state on the occasion of 77th anniversary of the country’s independence. In his message issued on the eve of Independence Day, the Chief Minister has said that we have got independence through hard struggle, sacrifice and self-denial. Salute to all those anonymous warriors, martyrs and brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for independence, who directly or indirectly contributed to the freedom struggle. Thanks to them, we are able to breathe in a free environment.
The Chief Minister said that it is the responsibility of all of us to fulfill the democratic republic that our ancestors had dreamt of after independence. The priority of the state government is empowerment of the weakest section of the society, basic strength, economic strengthening of villages, access to basic facilities to every person and preservation and promotion of our ancient civilization and culture along with development.
Chhattisgarh government has taken initiatives to empower all sections of society through Krishak Unnati Yojana, Mahtari Vandan Yojana, payment of outstanding bonus of paddy, payment of tendu leaves remuneration at the rate of Rs 5500 per standard sack, effective implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and New Education Policy 2020, arrangement for purchasing 21 quintals of paddy per acre from farmers at Rs 3100, Niyyad Nellnar Yojana as well as other decisions. The public welfare decisions of the state government have awakened a new trust among the people towards the administration. It is the responsibility of all of us to strengthen this trust further.