July 2019

CHHATTISGARH C’garh’s green drive: Home delivery of plants, urban forests   In a bid to protect environment, Chhattisgarh government has taken up several projects, including home delivery service for plantation and development of city forests.     This service has been recently started in Raipur and soon the same service will be made available in … Read more

CHHATTISGARH ·         Tiger number declines in C’garh ð  The number of tigers in Chhattisgarh has dramatically decreased, stated the ‘Status of Tiger in India Report-2018.   ð  The report which has otherwise given a reason for the tiger lovers to smile claiming that over 3000 wild cats or 60 per cent of the global tiger … Read more

CHHATTISGARH General Schemes in Chhattisgarh   Mukhyamantri Swasthya Beema Yojana (MSBY)   Chhattisgarh became the first state in India to provide medical insurance to the tune of ₹50,000 for all citizens with this particular scheme. This Chief Minister Health Insurance scheme offers health coverage for the entire family. The National Health Insurance Scheme called RSBY … Read more

CHHATTISGARH C’garh to host national science exhibition 2019   Chhattisgarh will host 46th Jawahar Lal Nehru National Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition-2019.   Around 200 models on the theme ‘Scientific solution for challenges in life’ from across the country will be displayed in the exhibition. The sub-subjects are agriculture and organic farming, health and cleanliness, … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Supplementary budget of Rs 4341.52 crore passed   Chhattisgarh assembly passed the present government’s first supplementary budget of Rs 4341.52 crore by voice vote.   The total budget was of Rs 95,899.45 crore with supplementary budget it has increased to Rs 100,241 crore for the year 2019-20.   The CAG in March 2019 had … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh government gives platform to mining-affected   Chhattisgarh has become the first state where general gram sabha members from mining-affected areas will be part of the governing council of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The move is an important step to empower the mining-affected people of the state. The Chhattisgarh government recently approved amendments in … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Progress So Far (2003 – 2018) in Health sector   Increase in the number of Primary Health Care centres from 513 to 793, and Secondary Healthcare Facilities from 3818 to 5186.   Anganwadis have been empowered to act as the primary source of nutrition, health awareness, and other basic services for women, children, and … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Govt encouraging setting up of biogas plants under NGGB   Under ‘Suraji Gaon’ scheme Narva, Garva, Ghurva and Badi (NGGB) state government is promoting establishment of biogas units all over the state.   Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Authority (CREDA) working on the mission has taken up the target of establishing 5130 biogas units in … Read more

CHHATTISGARH ·         Social organisations want egg in mid-day meal to contain malnutrition Around 37 different social organisations of the state working in the field of ‘Right to Food Campaign’ in a joint statement claim child malnutrition in Chhattisgarh can be reduced by providing eggs in meals served in schools and anganwadis.   As per government … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Special Schemes For Adolescent Girls   Kishori Shakti Yojana   Health and wellbeing of teenage girls is a key focus area for the Government of India. Kishori Shakti Yojana was launched by the Chhattisgarh government for the benefit of adolescent girls. The program is run under the auspices of the Ministry of Women & … Read more