January 2019

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh CM Baghel wants Constitutional amendment for bigger state cabinet   Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to carry out a Constitutional amendment so that the state can have a bigger council of ministers.   Baghel said the Article 164 (1A) of the Constitution should be amended in Chhattisgarh’s … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh watershed project promises better income for small farmers Eyeing economic gains through ecological work, non-profit organisation Pradan, along with Chhattisgarh government, has launched a watershed project in the state to enhance the income of 1 lakh small and marginal farmers, of whom over 40 per cent belong to Scheduled Tribes. A watershed is a chunk … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh EC unveiled an app to keep track of its polling officials   The Chhattisgarh Election Commissionhas developed an app to keep track of its polling officials at the conference of Chief Electoral Officers of various States held in New Delhi. The app will streamline personnel management during the polls. Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh Election Commissionshowcased an app developed by … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Budget estimates kept higher than proposed by Depts: CAG   Budget Estimates approved by State Finance Department was much higher than what was proposed by departments resulting in 5 to 25 per cent less achievement under different revenue heads, said Bijay Kumar Mohanty, Chief Accountant General (Audit), Raipur, Chhattisgarh while releasing the three reports … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh History : Maria rebellion It took place in the region of Bastar. The revolt of Maria Tribe was a prolonged rebellion, as long as twenty years. The Maria Revolution lasted for a very long time, from the years 1842 to 1863. It was apparently fought to preserve the practice of human sacrifice. Although … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh bags key national award Chhattisgarh for first time after its formation will receive the ‘National Award-2018’ for the best election related works undertaken during State Assembly Election 2018.   Chhattisgarh has received the award for best implementation of election works in ‘State Category’.   ECI has also selected Bijapur district Superintendent of Police … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Farming in C’garh to be linked to MGNREGS: CM   Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said the State Government will link development of farming sector in Chhattisgarh with Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).   The Agriculture Production Commssioner had been directed to organise Gram Sabhas in co-ordination with Panchayat and Rural Development … Read more