Discusses development plans of Chhattisgarh and Naxal eradication
Expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for approval of eight lakh houses
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence. During this, the Chief Minister gave information about the development work done in the state during the last nine months, highlighting the major initiatives taken in the field of agriculture, skill development and education.
Along with this, he shared information about the recent successful Naxal operation in the state with the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister praised the courage of the security forces on the success of this operation. During the meeting, he also thanked Narendra Modi for approving eight lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
The Chief Minister gave detailed information to the Prime Minister on the ongoing operation against Naxals in the state and the progress of development works. Referring to the recent operation in Narayanpur-Dantewada district, he said that the security forces have killed 31 Naxals which is the biggest Naxal operation in the state so far.
Chief Minister Sai also presented details of the development work going on in Chhattisgarh. He informed that the state government is paying special attention to the development of roads, schools, hospitals and other infrastructure.
Special efforts are also being made for employment generation and rural development, so that people from Naxal-affected areas can join the mainstream. Prime Minister Modi praised the success and said that this is not only restoring peace in the state, but is also paving the way for development.
Chief Minister Sai informed that the government is running special schemes for skill development of youth in Bastar and tribal areas. Under these schemes, youth are being given various technical and vocational training, so that they can get better employment opportunities by getting higher education. This initiative is playing an important role in the social and economic development of the state.
In the field of agriculture, Chief Minister Sai told the Prime Minister that digital technology and advanced agricultural methods are being widely used in Chhattisgarh. This is increasing the productivity of farmers and their income. The Chief Minister said that these efforts are in sync with the Prime Minister’s goal of “Developed India 2047”, and Chhattisgarh is playing an important role in this direction.
The state has also made major changes in the field of education. The Chief Minister told the Prime Minister that children in tribal areas are being provided education in their mother tongue, which is improving the educational progress of children. Also, special attention is being given to technical education, so that the children of the state can be trained in modern technologies and prepare for the future.
Prime Minister Modi appreciated these efforts of the Chhattisgarh government and said that the development journey of the state is an inspiration for other states. He assured Chief Minister Sai of even more support and cooperation for the progress of the state.
Chief Minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval of a large number of houses and said that under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin, the dream of lakhs of families to have their own house has come true, which will create a sense of stability and security in their lives.