More than Rs 1.5 lakh crore have reached the villages of the state through government schemes: CM Baghel
Raipur: Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel attended the 63rd annual convention of Chhattisgarh chamber of commerce and industries organized at Deendayal Upadhyay auditorium on Tuesday.
On the occasion, he said that new dimensions of development have opened up for the business and industries sector in the state. It is a golden period after the difficult period of COVID crisis. There has been tremendous flow of money from cities to villages of the state. Nearly Rs 1.50 lakh crore has reached the rural areas of the state through various government schemes. We have put money in the pockets of the consumers, which has led to the growth of business and commerce sector. This year Chhattisgarh has not only witnessed the bumper yield of crops but has also undergone significant economic development.
Chief minister further said that every time I go on a visit to any part of the state, people demand opening of Atmanand School and Bank. This shows the economic empowerment of the masses. Our government is also promoting millets, because millets have high nutritional value.
Chief minister made several announcements in response to the demands of the office-bearers of the Chamber of Commerce. He gave his nod for the allotment of 1000 acres of land for the wholesale corridor, and said that the construction work will be started in the next 3 to 4 months. He further announced that the notification regarding waiving of the ‘mandi’ fee on poha and murmura (beaten rice and puffed rice) will be released in one week.
He added that the commercial use of the lands reserved for residential purposes will also be regulated. He Baghel also announced that all the markets will be equipped with proper lighting, cctv cameras, cleanliness and other necessary facilities. As per the announcement of the chief minister, goods produced outside of the state will be procured only through the registered traders of the state.
Prior to the program, office bearers of Chamber of Commerce weighed Chief Minister against notebooks, which were later distributed among the children in need.
