march 2023

CHHATTISGARH   Fortified rice under PDS in Chhattisgarh from April 1 In a bid to increase the nutritional value of rice distributed to ration card holders, the Chhattisgarh government will distribute fortified rice (FRK) under one of its ambitious PDS schemes from April 1. An official communication said on Monday that FRK is loaded with … Read more

CHHATTISGARH  Chhattisgarh’s Dubraj rice of gets GI tag Chhattisgarh’s special variety aromatic rice Nagri Dubraj has received the Geographical Indications (GI) tag. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Agriculture Minister Ravindra Choubey have congratulated farmers and scientists of Indira Gandhi Agriculture University (IGAU) for the achievement, an official communication said. Women’s self-help group Maa Durga Swayam … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   IIM-Raipur tops in CSR-GHRDC B-School ranking The Indian Institute of Management-Raipur (IIM-R) has been ranked first in the CSR-GHRDC B-School Ranking 2022, a testament to its dedication for academic excellence, innovative research and socially responsible initiatives. The ranking was conducted by the Centre for Sustainability and Responsibility (CSR) and Global Human Resource Development … Read more

CHHATTISGARH Solar power bringing positive changes in tribal life Farmers of the North Bastar’s Kanker district are seeing positive changes in their lives by using modern techniques in agriculture. Tribal farmers living in villages located in interior regions face difficulties while irrigating their fields due to the absence of regular electricity supply. Solar pump installation … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   C’garh seeks land in tourist destinations for ‘Culture Centre’ Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel urged his counterparts in various states seeking land at places of national and international importance for his government’s “Chhattisgarh Cultural Connect” scheme. In his letter, Baghel said the establishment of these centers will facilitate the people of Chhattisgarh to … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   C’garh’s steel industry performed well: Baghel Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said the government is always ready to empower the steel sector, which he underlined performed even during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was addressing the All India Steel Conclave, attended by steel industrialists from across the country. He said the steel industry is … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   C’garh has immense potential for dairy: CM Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said the state has immense possibilities for dairy farming. He said by promoting dairy enterprise at the local level, the demand and supply situation will improve rapidly. The government focussed on cow dung procurement to promote organic farming, he said. Now … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   State’s third gender community to get pension, scholarship The state government has proposed new initiatives that focus on empowering the transgender community. The social welfare department has moved three proposals – pension for third gender community, scholarship for school students coming from the community and one-time aid for coaching for competitive examinations. According … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   C’garh Assembly passes Mediaperson Security Bill The Chhattisgarh Assembly on Wednesday passed the Chhattisgarh Mediakarmi Suraksha Vidheyak 2023 by voice vote. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel termed the bill a fulfillment of promise made to journalists and said it will further strengthen the fourth pillar of democracy. “It is our view that through this … Read more

CHHATTISGARH   Kisan Nyay Yojana fourth instalment on Mar 25: CM Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said the fourth installment of the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana will be released to farmers by March 25. He was addressing the general convention and oath-taking ceremony of Kosariya Marar (Patel) Samaj in village Karp in … Read more