PM unveils Rs142.6b projects on Chhattisgarh's 25th anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Chhattisgarh's 25th anniversary celebrations at the Rajat Mahotsav in Nava Raipur, with laying foundation stones for transformative projects worth over Rs 142.60 crore (Rs142.6 billion), spanning roads, energy, industry, healthcare, and rural livelihoods. He was on a daylong visit to the tribal dominated state.

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Modi also inaugurated the new Chhattisgarh Assembly building in Nava Raipur during his visit to the state, as well as unveiled the statue of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose vision had laid the foundation for the formation of the state in 2000.

The grand inauguration, which coincided with Chhattisgarh's State Formation Day, was marked by a spirit of celebration and pride among the people. The new Assembly building has been designed as an eco-friendly "green structure", incorporating solar energy systems and rainwater harvesting facilities to promote sustainable governance.

Opening with a focus on dignity and enterprise, Modi inaugurated 12 new Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) blocks across nine districts to empower rural micro-entrepreneurs.

He also joined the "Griha Pravesh" of 3.51 lakh completed homes under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) and released Rs 1,200 crore as instalments to three lakh beneficiaries, ensuring secure, pucca housing for the state's rural poor.