CHIEF Minister Vishnu Deo Sai online transferred Rs 4,959,650,000 into the bank accounts of 4,95,965 landless agricultural labour families under the Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Mazdoor Kalyan Yojana at Pandit Chakrapani Shukla Higher Secondary School Ground Balodabazar on Wednesday. Addressing the programem, Chief Minister Sai said that following a joyful Holi celebrated by farmers, this Navratri has brought a renewed sense of prosperity and confidence for landless agricultural labourers in Chhattisgarh. Government schemes under the state’s “peoplecentric and transparent governance” model are now visibly transforming everyday lives, he added. On the occasion, Chief Minister Sai also symbolically handed over house keys to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He informed that more than 18 lakh houses have been approved in the past two years, marking a significant step towards “housing security and improved quality of life” for thousands of families. Recalling the cultural and spiritual heritage of Balodabazar, the Chief Minister paid tribute to Baba Guru Ghasidas, Sant Kabir, and freedom fighter Veer Narayan Singh. He stated that under the Deendayal Upadhyay Bhumiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyan Yojana, the state government is providing Rs 10,000 to landless agricultural labourers to meet household needs, support children’s education, and pursue small livelihood activities.

 

Highlighting overall development, Chief Minister ShriSai stated that Chhattisgarh aims to reach new heights by better utilising its mineral wealth, agricultural, and forest resources. He emphasised that the Bastar region, once affected by Naxalism, is now moving rapidly towards “peace, trust, and accelerated development.” With the resolve of the central government and the courage of security forces, extremism is nearing its end, paving the way for a new era of growth in the region. During the programme, the Chief Minister also visited departmental stalls and interacted virtually with beneficiaries from five districts to assess the impact of various schemes. In his address, Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh is setting new development benchmarks. He stated that fulfilling the guarantees of Prime Minister Narendra Modi within a short span reflects the government’s commitment and efficiency. Referring to schemes such as the Mahtari Vandan Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, he noted that housing approvals for 18 lakh low-income families mark a major milestone. Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb, Gaurishankar Agrawal, and other public representatives and officials attended the event.