“Our government has fulfilled the third promise made under Modi’s guarantee for Annadata (farmers)” : Chief Minister Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai

Chief Minister disbursed the pending bonus of two years for paddy procurement amounting to Rs 3716 crore to the farmers

Chief Minister attended the program to celebrate Good Governance Day in Bendri village of Abhanpur block

Chief Minister announced to extend the paddy procurement period in the state if necessary

Chief Minister announced that the state government has planned to fill one lakh vacant posts across various departments with the utmost transparency

Raipur, 25 December 2023//

The Chhattisgarh Government, led by Chief Minister Mr.Vishnu Deo Sai, has fulfilled the third promise of Modi’s guarantee. During a state-level program in Bendri village of Abhanpur, the Chief Minister disbursed Rs. 3716 crore into the bank accounts of over 12 lakh farmers as a pending bonus of two years for paddy procurement. He also announced to procure paddy up to 21 quintals per acre and assured to extend the period, if needed, for procuring paddy at the support price.

Chief Minister Mr. Sai said, “Under Modi’s guarantee, we had promised to pay the pending bonus of two years for paddy procurement, and our government has fulfilled this promise today on Atal Ji’s birth anniversary, which is celebrated as Good Governance Day. Our actions speak louder than words. Not only the state but the entire nation has trusted Modi’s guarantee”. Describing the day as historic, he shared that the bonus had reached the bank accounts of farmers, which has brought joy to farmers. Some of the farmers have received more than Rs. 2 lakh in their bank accounts as a bonus. He announced that his government would uphold all commitments made to the state’s people.

Chief Minister Mr. Sai shared that the newly formed government has approved the construction of houses for 18 lakh families under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. This decision aims to address the housing needs of those who were previously excluded. Individuals who started the construction after receiving the first installment but faced challenges in completing it due to missing subsequent payments will now be accommodated. The state government is committed to providing houses to all eligible beneficiaries.

He announced that his government would fulfil all the promises in the coming 5 years that were made under Modi’s guarantee. He shared that his cabinet has made the appropriate provision in the supplementary budget to deposit Rs. 1000 in the accounts of married women under the Mahatari Vandan Yojana. The Ujjwala Yojana will be expanded to provide cylinders at Rs 500 to gas card-holding families. Additionally, the state government will provide Rs. 10,000 annually to landless agricultural labourers in the state. He also shared that the state government has planned to fill one lakh vacant posts across various departments with the utmost transparency.

The Chief Minister stated that he considered tendupatta as a “green gold”. He announced that his government would procure tendupatta at Rs 5500 per standard bag and would restart various beneficial schemes like Charan Paduka, etc. The Ayushman Bharat Yojana will provide an enhanced treatment facility of up to Rs 10 lakh, providing substantial relief for medical expenses. Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Sharma, commemorating Atal Ji on Good Governance Day, highlighted past advancements, including rural road connectivity and farmers obtaining credit cards. He stated that the state government has provided the two-year pending bonus for paddy under Modi Ji’s guarantee on the occasion of Good Governance Day.

Chief Minister interacted with farmers and discussed bonus deposits

During a video conferencing session with farmers from different districts, the Chief Minister engaged directly with farmers and asked about the recent bonus deposits. Farmers like Mr. Rampal from Mahasamund district and Mr. Bishesar Ram Sahu from Tamora village of Balod district shared that they have received bonuses of Rs 23,280 and Rs 89,640, respectively. The Chief Minister distributed cheques and certificates to Lakhpati Didi Yojana’s beneficiaries and provided Krishi ATMs to farmers. He visited various stalls and interacted with the beneficiaries of various schemes.

Abhanpur MLA Mr. Indra Kumar Sahu also addressed the program. Arang MLA Mr. Guru Khushwant Saheb, former minister Mr. Chandrashekhar Sahu, and other distinguished citizens were present. The Agriculture Production Commissioner Dr. Kamalpreet Singh presented the departmental report on this occasion.