August 2021

CHHATTISGARH Over 26,000 cases of rape in Madhya Pradesh since 2017 As many as 26,708 cases of rape, 37 cases of murder after gangrape and 27,827 crimes of abduction of minor girls were registered in Madhya Pradesh during the past four-and-a-halfyears. A total of 26,708 cases of rape were registered across Madhya Pradesh from January … Read more

CHHATTISGARH AIIMS Raipur is ICMR respiratory diseases research centre The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved the setting up of a centre for research on critical respiratory diseases at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. It will be one of 20 centres being set up in the country. It will help in … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh govt disburses Rs 1,522 crore to 21 lakh farmers under Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana The Chhattisgarh government has transferred Rs 1,522 crore to the bank accounts of about 21 lakh farmers under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY). The transfer was made to coincide with the birth anniversary of former Prime … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Academicians emphasise on need-based remedies to address learning gap It has been more than one and half years since the educational institutions adopted the new teaching-learning method. The closure of HEIs may cause long-lasting impact and could potentially hit an entire generation. A recent survey by Teamlease has highlighted learning loss among university students. … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Groundwork for integrated farmer portal begins A Unified Farmer Portal (UFP) is being prepared to facilitate the farmers of Chhattisgarh. The farmers can register for the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana and the Chief Minister’s Tree Plantation Promotion Incentive Scheme on this portal. In future, other schemes related to the farmers will also be … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh: Campaign ‘unmukt’ launched for release of eligible convicts In a humanitarian step, Chhattisgarh state legal services authority (CGSLSA) and the and Jail Department have jointly launched a campaign ‘unmukt’ for release of those eligible convicts, who fall within the eligibility criteria laid down in the state policies for premature release of convicts. This campaign owes … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Raigarh, 1st district in Chhattisgarh to be 100% vaccinated Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district has achieved 100% vaccination target of all adults. They have received at least first jab of the vaccine. Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel congratulated the district administration including health workers and people for the achievement. Out of total population of 16,94,234 of Raigarh, … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Ensure transparency in agro-produce trade: CM Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday asked agriculture produce markets (Krishi Mandi) to make transparent arrangements while buying and selling farm produce so that farmers get the right price. The Mandis should keep the needs and problems of the farmers in mind. The state government, to protect … Read more

CHHATTISGARH 1.31 cr vaccine shots given in Chhattisgarh As many as 1.31 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in Chhattisgarh till date. A total of 1.04 crore beneficiaries have got the first dose and 2.6 million both the doses, an official statement said. Also, 309,539 health workers, 317,470 frontline workers, 5.2 million people … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh govt disburses Rs 1,522 crore to 21 lakh farmers under Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana The Chhattisgarh government has transferred Rs 1,522 crore to the bank accounts of about 21 lakh farmers under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNY). The transfer was made to coincide with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv … Read more