Raipur, 10 December 2020. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel today paid a heartfelt tribute to Shahid Veer Narayan Singh by reaching his home village Sonakhan in Balodabazar district on the occasion of Martyrdom Day. Mr. Baghel paid floral tributes at the Veer Narayan Singh memorial built on Veerbhoomi in Sonakhan and paid obeisance to him. The Chief Minister paid courtesy visits to the descendants of Veer Narayan Singh at his residence and got to know his condition. He also paid public respect to the martyr family members by offering them shawl and quince. On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced to increase the pension amount being given to the descendants of the martyr under the Freedom Struggle Sainik Samman Yojana to 10 thousand rupees per month. Earlier, they used to get pension of only Rs.1000 per month.
The Chief Minister has erected a permanent staircase for easy access to the Kurupath Devsthal, including the installation of a huge statue of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh in the joint district office building complex of District Headquarters, Balodabazar, renovation of the houses of the descendants of the martyr and Shaheed Veer Narayan in Sonakhan A life-size statue of Singh has also been announced. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel made these announcements while addressing the Veer Madai Mela organized as a tribute meeting on the martyrdom day of Shaheed Veeranarayan Singh. On this occasion, Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Minister Mr. Premasai Singh Tekam, Urban Administration and Development Minister Mr. Shiv Kumar Dahria, Food Minister Mr. Amarjit Bhagat, Minister of Women and Child Development Department, Mrs. Anila Bhendia, Parliamentary Secretary and Local MLA Mr. Chandradev Rai Kasdol MLA and Parliamentary Secretary Ms. Shakuntala Sahu,
Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel while addressing the tribute meeting said that Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh is a living symbol of self-respect and honor of Chhattisgarh. He is the first martyr of Chhattisgarh in the first freedom struggle of 1857. He fought the British not to expand the state in his life or for personal interest but to feed the poor and hungry masses. Mr. Baghel said that our government is working in the interest of the poor and farmers in accordance with the sentiments of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh. Our government is fulfilling their unfulfilled dreams. He said that due to the Corona period when the whole country was closed, Even then we gave rice at 35 kg per family to the poor. For three months we gave ration for free. Revenue and GDP decreased throughout the country during the Corona period, but due to farmer friendly policies, our Chhattisgarh remained untouched by the recession. The Chief Minister said that under the Rajiv Kisan Nyay Yojana, farmers have been paid about 4500 crore rupees in three installments. The fourth installment will be given in the first week of March. We have given money to farmers at a time when they are in real need. The Chief Minister said that farmers should not have much problem in selling paddy, so we have built 2300 procurement centers in the state. Farmers no longer have to travel more than 4-5 kilometers to sell paddy. When they are in real need. The Chief Minister said that farmers should not have much problem in selling paddy, so we have built 2300 procurement centers in the state. Farmers no longer have to travel more than 4-5 kilometers to sell paddy. When they are in real need. The Chief Minister said that farmers should not have much problem in selling paddy, so we have built 2300 procurement centers in the state. Farmers no longer have to travel more than 4-5 kilometers to sell paddy.
Chief Minister Mr. Baghel said that Girdawari has been made only to bring the benefits of our paddy purchase scheme to the real farmers. In this, farmers whose land needs improvement. The campaign will be improved by running. There is no need for farmers to worry. Collectors have been instructed to improve the area by taking physical tests by taking applications from farmers. The Chief Minister said that the Government of Chhattisgarh has taken a pledge to purchase paddy for Rs. Paddy is being sold in one and a half thousand in the states around us. We are buying more quantity of paddy year after year. About 90 lakh quintals of paddy are expected to be purchased this year.
The Chief Minister said that due to non-availability of gunny bags during the Corona period, we started purchasing paddy from December 1. Till now the gunny bags have not been received from the Central Jute Commissioner. After making arrangements at the local level, we have decided to use plastic gunny bags. There will be no shortage of gunny bags. There is no need to worry the farmers for this. On behalf of the farmers, I myself have engaged in the system, worrying about it.
Urban Administration and Development Minister Shri Shivkumar Dahria while paying homage to Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh said that in times of famine, he took the iron for nourishing the poor people. He said that due to the farmer-friendly schemes of the state government, farmers as well as traders have prospered. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Shri Amarjit Bhagat said that the State Government is committed to carry forward the honor and heritage of tribals. We gave new leases to the people after hearing again on the revoked forest rights pattas. Increase the purchase price of forest produce. Today 52 minor forest produce are being procured by the State Government. Whereas before this only 7 forest produce were purchased. The purchase price of tendupatta has been increased from Rs 2500 to Rs 4000 per standard bag. Local MLA and Parliamentary Secretary Mr. Chandradev Rai also addressed the function. Collector Mr. Sunil Jain gave the welcome address. Additional Collector Shri Rajendra Gupta thanked at the end of the ceremony. On this occasion, President of Farmers Welfare Council Mr. Surendra Sharma, District Panchayat Balodabazar President Mr. Rakesh Verma, former MLA Mr. Janakaram Verma, Commissioner Mr. GR Churendra, IG Anand Chhabra and a large number of public representatives and tribal people were present.
