January 2019

CHHATTISGARH Government, stakeholders share notes on Forest Rights Act   Chhattisgarh government, for the first time, held a meeting with the non-government organizations and civil rights groups on the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and its implementation. Addressing the meeting, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said the FRA has provisions to benefit people living in the forest areas of … Read more

CHHATTISGARH First ‘Natural Kosa Sanctuary’ in Chhattisgarh soon     The First Natural ‘Kosa Sanctuary’ will come up in Kuhera-Rakhi area of Atal Nagar region . This would also be the first Sanctuary in the country which would be in line with cottage industry as with Kosa production, employment will be generated, officials informed. The … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh Culture : Pathoni Folk Song   Amongst the various forms of music predominant in Chhattisgarh, the Pathoni songs are very famous.   The music of Chhattisgarh is generally interspersed with traces of traditional tribal culture.   They are generally sung in the native dialects and are a part of every festival and celebration … Read more

CHHATTISGARH ·        Govt to encourage industrial units with small capital ð  The Chhattisgarh government will focus more on promoting setting up of industrial units requiring small capital while also encouraging establishment of Agri and forest produce based processing units in the State,  Governor Anandiben Patel said in her address to the first session of fifth Chhattisgarh … Read more

CHHATTISGARH DGP forms panel for drafting new ‘Chhattisgarh SAF Act’   Director General of Police (DGP) D M Awasthi has constituted a Committee to look into the four-decade old Chhattisgarh Special Armed Force Act’s structure for suggesting a new Act in tune with the current social and strategic environment.   The objective is to study … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   Chhattisgarh becomes 3rd state to bar CBI from probing cases.   After Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, Chhattisgarh has become the third state to withdraw the General Consent given to CBI to probe cases in the state. The CBI must now seek permission before investigating any fresh cases in Chhattisgarh.     INTERNATIONAL … Read more

CHHATTISGARH ·         Raigarh distt to get national award on Jan 24 ð  Raigarh district has once again been awarded for the third time for exemplary works for effective implementation of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme. ð  Union Ministry of Women and Child Development would felicitate the district to mark the ‘National Girl Child Day’ in … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Rs 17 cr Scheduled Caste Dev Sub Plan approved   In 21 districts of the State, the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan now has 1,052 villages incorporated. Under the Pradhan Mantri Aadarsh Gram Yojana, 175 villages had been included from Scheduled Caste community dominated five districts in which Baloda-Bazar Bhatapara district has 40 villages, Janjgir-Champa … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh Culture: Goura Folk Song   Goura song represents the religious fervor of Chhattisgarh.   Goura Songs are sung in pay tribute to of Gods and Goddesses of the chattisgarh region.   Goura songs reflect the rich cultural heritage and historical heritage of the region.   Goura songs are one such folk devotional songs … Read more

CHHATTISGARH ·         C’garh got Rs 200 crore in aid for LWE hit distts this fiscal: Centre   Under  ‘Special Central Assistance for the most LWE affected districts’  , eight districts of Chhattisgarh are included and an amount of Rs. 200 crore has been released to Chhattisgarh for these districts till now this financial year, the … Read more