Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel while adressing the gathering at the Kanwar Mahotsav and Kisan Mahasammelan organized in Chhuriya development block of Rajnandgaon district today said that the state government is continuously working to ensure that the farmers of the state remain prosperous and happy.

Money is reaching farmers, cattle herders and laborers through the state government's Nyay schemes. He further said that the scope of paddy procurement has been increased from 15 quintals to 20 quintals per acre, due to which the farmers are very happy.

On this occasion, the CM also performed Bhumi Pujan and inaugurated 19 works costing Rs 105 crore 71 thousand. In which the inauguration of 6 works costing Rs 8 crore 66 lakh 39 thousand and Bhumi Pujan of 13 works costing Rs 96 crore 34 lakh 32 thousand are included.

Baghel distributed materials worth Rs 2 crore 56 lakh 40 thousand to 165 beneficiaries of various schemes in the programme. Forest rights lease, approval order, and citation for social and compound construction was also approved by the CM. The Chief Minister honored the talented students of Kanwar Samaj in the programme.

Addressing the program, Baghel extended hearty congratulations and best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Navratri and Ramzan. He said that the farmers across the state have celebrated the increase in paddy purchase from 15 quintals to 20 quintals in the support price.

The farmer friendly schemes of the government have increased the number of farmers and area under cultivation in the state. Earlier 55 lakh metric tonnes of paddy was procured, which has now doubled to 107 lakh metric tonnes.

In Rajnandgaon district, there has been two and a half times increase in the area under cultivation and number of farmers. Farmers are also adopting scientific methods for farming. Under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, the amount of the fourth installment has been given to the farmers.

The CM also said that from the administrative point of view, development works have picked up pace after the formation of the new district. Keeping in view the demand of all during the budget session, the honorarium of Kotwar, Mitanin, Anganwadi workers, Gram Patel, Anganwadi assistants has been increased.

Under the Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Krishi Bhoomihin Mazdoor Nyay Yojana, financial assistance is being given to the landless agricultural laborers. The Rajiv Gandhi Bhumiheen krishi majdoor Nyay Yojna has also been started in urban areas. He said that 278 Rural Industrial Parks have been started across the state. Due to which employment opportunities will be available in rural areas. Electricity, water, shed, road and other arrangements are being made in the RIPA centers in the village itself for the youth.

Bhupesh Baghel said that locally manufactured products are being sold through C-Mart.

A large number of people are benefiting from schemes like Dhanwantri Medical Store through which people are getting medicines at affordable prices, the general public of rural areas is availing free treatment under Mukhyamantri Haat-Bazar Clinic Scheme, and a large number of people are benefitting from Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana and Yuva Mitan Club. He said that natural cow dung paint, vermicompost is being made under Godhan Nyay Yojana, the amount under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah has been increased from Rs 25 thousand to Rs 50 thousand.

Khujji MLA Chhanni Sahu said that the Chief Minister has given respect to the bread and turban of the farmers. The head of the state has waived off the loans of the 'Annadata' farmers.

President of the District Central Cooperative Bank Mr. Nawaz Khan said that the Bhupesh model is being discussed all over the country. Farmers have faith in the Chief Minister. He is continuously working to increase the income of the Annadata farmers of Chhattisgarh. He is the loud voice of farmers and their brand ambassador. Provincial President of Kanwar Samaj Mr. Harivansh Miri and President of District Kanwar Samaj Mr. Bindulal Chandravanshi also addressed the program.

The Chief Minister sanctioned Rs 30 lakh for the construction of a building by the God Samaj in Jaitguda, Rs 60 lakh were approved for the Adivasi Kanwar community building, Rajnandgaon and Rs 20 lakh for the construction of the Maratha Kalar Samaj building.

The Chief Minister also announced the opening of District Central Cooperative Banks in Kumarda and Kallubanjari. He announced opening of paddy purchase center in Amgaon, upgradation of Kumarda-Gandatola-Banjari road.

Furthermore, he announced the construction of Bortalav Community Health Center and to provide 50 lakh rupees for the construction of building of Kanwar Samaj in Raipur.

Chairman of Chhattisgarh Other Backward Classes Area Development Authority Daleshwar Sahu, Chairman of Chhattisgarh State antyavasayi Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Dhanesh Patila, Chairman of Child Rights Protection Commission Tejkunwar Netam, Mayor Hema Deshmukh, Chairman of Rajgami Estate Trust Vivek Wasnik, Member of Wildlife Board Sanjay Jain, many public representatives were also present on the ocassion.