Holistic Development of Villages Is the Foundation for a Developed Chhattisgarh: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai
Chief Minister Discusses Development Roadmap at High-Level Review Meeting of Zila Panchayat CEOs
Raipur, July, 2026/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai chaired a high-level review meeting and workshop for the Chief Executive Officers of all Zila Panchayats at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD), Nimora, Nava Raipur, on July 27. Addressing the meeting, he stated that Gram Panchayats should not merely function as implementing agencies for government schemes but must emerge as centres of social transformation, economic prosperity and self-reliant rural economies. He said the vision of a developed Chhattisgarh can be realised only when Gram Panchayats are empowered, villages become self-reliant, and every rural citizen actively participates in the development process.
He said the true meaning of good governance is ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach every person without discrimination. He urged officials to work with sensitivity, honesty and a spirit of public service to earn the trust of rural communities. He directed them to identify villages in every district that could be developed into model villages through public participation, effective planning, and the optimal use of local resources.
Viksit Bharat G RAM G Yojana to Strengthen Rural Development
CM Shri Sai said the Viksit Bharat G Ram G Yojana, launched on July 1, is an important initiative to strengthen the rural economy. He directed officials to prioritise employment generation along with the creation of durable community assets and quality infrastructure. The scheme will accelerate water conservation, agriculture, rural infrastructure, livelihood generation and community asset creation. He emphasised that there should be no compromise on the quality of construction works.
Water Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management to Be Prioritised
The Chief Minister said rural development should extend beyond infrastructure to focus on water conservation, soil health, agricultural productivity, animal husbandry, fisheries, and the scientific management of natural resources. He instructed officials that every district should prepare location-specific water conservation plans with priority on rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.
Over 10.4 lakh Women Become Lakhpati Didis
CM Shri Sai said women’s empowerment has gained new momentum under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. More than 10.40 lakh women in Chhattisgarh have become Lakhpati Didis, and the government is now working to transform many of them into Crorepati Didis through entrepreneurship, skill development and self-employment. He directed Zila Panchayat CEOs to identify eligible women and link them with self-help groups, livelihood activities, skill development programmes and opportunities created under the state’s new industrial policy.
Development to Reach Every Village in Bastar
The Chief Minister instructed officials, particularly those from Bastar division, to give the highest priority to development in remote and inaccessible areas. He said the government is developing roads, providing electricity, constructing houses, ration services, drinking water, and providing education and healthcare facilities. The government’s objective, he said, is to ensure that development reaches the last person.
