Raipur, 08 October 2021. On the instructions of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, senior officers of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat are continuously visiting the districts to know the reality of the Narva, Garuwa, Ghurva and Bari programs run under the most popular Suraji Gaon Yojana among the flagship schemes of the Government of Chhattisgarh. In this episode, Special Secretary to the Chief Minister, Dr. Bharathidasan today inspected Bhatgaon, Sarangpuri and Devpur Gauthans of Dhamtari district and discussed with the women of the group there and took stock of the income-oriented activities conducted by them. The special secretary expressed displeasure over the lack of regular procurement of cow dung in Sarangpuri and Devpur and the apathy being taken in the smooth conduct of the activities of Gauthan and show cause notices to the CEO of Janpad Panchayat Dhamtari, Amit Dubey and the nodal officers of Sarangpuri and Devpur Gauthan. issued instructions.
Dr. S. Bharathidasan inspired the women of the group associated with Bhatgaon Gauthan to become self-sufficient by producing and selling more and more vermi compost. He inspected and appreciated the activities of the women’s group in Bhatgaon for the cultivation of lemongrass and making oil and other products from it. Instructions were given to set up working sheds in two Gauthans of each block to build working sheds in Bhatgaon Gauthan premises. Purchased cow dung in Gothan and also inquired about the income earned by the group. Interacting with the women of the group, she said that the more they expand their income-oriented activities and produce a variety of products, the more economic benefits will be given to the group. On this occasion, he said that lemongrass, aloe vera, The cultivation of different types of vegetables including flowers was also observed. The collector informed that a processing unit of lemongrass oil has been set up here at a cost of Rs 3 lakh, so far about 25 liters of oil has been extracted. He told that the market price of lemongrass oil is Rs 1200 per litre.
Dr. Bharathidasan has given instructions to ensure daily purchase of cow dung in Sarangpuri and Devpur Gauthan. He said that any kind of apathy would not be tolerated in this matter. During this, Collector Shri P.S. CEO of Elma and Zilla Panchayat. Smt. Priyanka Mahobia and officials of the concerned department were present.
Raipur: Special Secretary to Chief Minister Dr. S. Bharathidasan inspected Bhatgaon, Sarangpuri and Devpur Gauthan of Dhamtari district
