Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], September 4 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will virtually transfer a total of Rs 5.60 crore into the bank accounts of farmers, cattle-rearing villagers, Gauthan committees and women self-help groups under the Godhan Nyay Yojana through a program that will be organized at the Chief Minister's residence office on Monday.

New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): In a bid to strengthen the economy, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel released Rs 1,124.92 crore through direct transfer schemes to the state's farmers, women groups, tendu patta collectors and landless families under 'Rajiv Gandhi Nyay Yojana', 'Godhan Nyay Yojana', and 'Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhumiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana' on Thursday.

New Delhi Jan 26 PTI Chhattisgarhs tableau at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday depicted the states Godhan Nyay Yojana and the various ways in which this scheme addresses multiple global concerns by synergizing traditional knowledge and scientific approach to make use of rural resources The obverse of the tableau depicted rural women in traditional tribal costumes collecting cow dung and taking them to the collection centers in Gauthans for sale They were wearing hand made clothes and jewellery and the flower pots decorated around them symbolized the cultivation of vegetables and floriculture in gauthans The tableau also displayed decoration of diyas made of cow dung and these diyas symbolized the self-dependence and self-confidence of women in rural areas The rear portion of the tableau depicted the development of gauthans into Rural Industrial Parks The middle section of the tableau showed how the goals of environmental protection organic farming nutrition employment income improvement can be achieved by placing cows at the center of the rural economy Rural women in the tableau symbolized the development of traditional crafts and arts evolving water management systems increasing productivity and a happy farmer in a mural style PTI ASK RCJ RCJ

New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): The theme of Chhattisgarh's tableau for the upcoming Republic Day is "Godhan Nyay Yojana", a state government scheme under which products are made out of cow dung purchased from farmers, providing employment and a stable income to people, especially women.

New Delhi Jan 19 PTI Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel met Congress president Sonia Gandhi former party chief Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra here on Wednesday and discussed the strategy for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly pollsBaghel who has been appointed as the senior observer for the Uttar Pradesh polls by the Congress met Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi at the formers 10 Janpath residence while he called on Rahul Gandhi at his 12 Tughlaq Lane house sources saidDuring the meeting with the top Congress leaders Baghel apprised them of the feedback he received during his recent Uttar Pradesh tour and also discussed the flagship schemes of Chhattisgarh that could be included in the party manifestoes for the upcoming Assembly polls in five statesSchemes related to affordable generic medicines and relief to farmers and the Godhan Nyay Yojana have been highly appreciated at the national level the sources close to the Chhattisgarh chief minister saidThey added that Baghel has also invited the Gandhis to his sons wedding ceremonyThe Congress believes that awareness has increased among people after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government or the political party that takes better initiatives on this front stands a chance to get more political benefits the sources saidBaghel was on a tour of Uttar Pradesh recently during which he took part in door-to-door campaigning for the Congress PTI ASK RC

Raipur Oct 31 PTI Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday congratulated the people of the state on the eve of the State Foundation Day which is observed on November 1 saying that strengthening the rural economy is one of the priorities of his government In his address to the people the CM said Chhattisgarh is entering its 22nd year after completing 21 years of formation Our young Chhattisgarh is full of energy and confidence Utilising this energy in the right direction we have to make Chhattisgarh a model state he said Baghel said the state government is moving ahead with strong willpower and with the resolution of Garhbo Nava Chhattisgarh The government has taken steps to preserve and promote the culture of the state as well as implement an accessible and smooth administration system The government has given the benefits of water forest and land to the local people by providing forest rights lease tendu patta bonus and reasonable price for the forest produce New administrative units have been formed to ensure that development reaches each person in every corner of the state he said The CM said strengthening the rural economy is one of the priorities of his government so that people can get better employment near their homes For this purpose Suraji Gaon Yojana and Godhan Nyay Yojana were started More than two-and-a-half lakh villagers farmers and women are getting benefited from the purchase of cow dung at Rs 2 per kg and the manufacture of organic manure Expanding the Godhan Nyay Yojana the work of generating electricity from cow dung has also been started he added The CM said the Gauthan built under this scheme is now developing as a livelihood centre and villagers and farmers are moving towards self-reliance through this To provide financial support to farmers along with a loan waiver input subsidy is being given through the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana the CM added He said like the previous year the input assistance amount will be distributed this year as well About 22 lakh farmers are to be given assistance amounting to Rs 5702 crore in four instalments Its third instalment is being paid on the state Foundation Day Baghel said To further the empowerment of women along with waiving of timeless loans of about Rs 13 crore given to self-help groups from Mahila Kosh their loan limit has also been increased so that women can start their work afresh he added PTI COR NSK NSK