R Krishna Das

Chhattisgarh's SECL plans to remove 2,200 mt of scrap under special drive

This will free up a huge amount of space, which can be reused. Along with this, it will also generate additional revenue of about Rs 10 crore

Chhattisgarh is fifth among states with lowest unemployment rates

The state government plans to develop 160 industrial training institutes (ITI) that will give young people employment-oriented skills

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates world's tallest bamboo tower in Chhattisgarh

Gadkari urged the state government to formulate a policy encouraging bamboo use, stating that it could improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities in the region

Chhattisgarh govt to get 240 e-buses in a boost to green initiative

The e-bus service will commence soon in Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg-Bhilai, and Korba

Chhattisgarh farmers surpass sowing target hoping high paddy price

Though the state has surpassed the paddy sowing target, it is yet to achieve the overall kharif crop sowing target for the season even as the sowing has come to a halt

Influencers to help Bastar turn from terror turf to tourist destination

Bastar region is endowed with water falls, caves, and national parks like the enchanting Chitrakote waterfalls, also known as the Niagara Fall of India

Chhattisgarh-based SECL speeds up process for employment to landowners

In 2022-23, the company provided employment to 704 landowners, while in the previous financial year, 707 landowners were provided jobs, which is the highest figure in the last 10 years

Chhattigarsh gets Rs 30 cr firepower to combat left-wing extremism

The Chhattisgarh government will receive Rs 30 crore to modernise the police forces combating rebels in the southern regions of the state

Chhattisgarh govt to use AI for improving school education, programmes

The department has set up Vidya Samiksha Kendra in the state capital Raipur to implement the AI system. Another major initiative is monitoring the performance of school students, the official said

New rail lines to put mineral transportation from C'garh on fast track

The Korba-Ambikapur rail line will connect two major cities known for having rich coal reserves

Mining corporation revamps decision-making to fast-track projects

The powers delegated to the CMD would now flow down following a pyramid structure of hierarchy

Tendu leaves' collection increases 20% this season in Chhattisgarh

The collection season in the state starts from the third week of April and continues till the second week of June

Most of the PSUs in Chhattisgarh are in very bad shape: CAG report

The long-term loans in 28 state PSUs comprised Rs 977.03 crore advanced by the central and state governments and Rs 12,900.87 crore raised from other sources

Chhattisgarh government seeks suggestions for new industrial policy

The policy and a vision document for Viksit Chhattisgarh will be released on November 1, marking the state's foundation day

Drought-like conditions spur crop loan distribution in Chhattisgarh

The government is ensuring the distribution of short-term loans to the maximum number of farmers across the state

Govt procurement comes full circle in Chhattisgarh, GeM portal to resume

New BJP-led government restores practise of purchasing goods & services from Centre's GeM portal; Cong-led govt used to get it from state's portal

Chhattisgarh govt to promote local languages, dialects in schools

Local dialects include the Sadi language, which could be introduced for primary education in tribal-predominated Jashpur district

Chhattisgarh sets a target to produce 12.11 MT foodgrain in kharif season

Chhattisgarh procured 14.7 MT of paddy in the kharif marketing season of 2023-24 from 2.4 million farmers

Bhilai steel plant township faces water crisis as reservoir levels drop

However, the water crisis has not hit operations at BSP yet

Chhattisgarh govt to open 33 schools from next session in maoist heartland

For the village elders, school accessories remained a subject of curiosity. For the first time, they will see children in school uniforms with bags on their shoulders