Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Inaugurates Three-Day Shivrinarayan Mahotsav

Raipur, October 14, 2026/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the inauguration ceremony of the three-day Shivrinarayan Mahotsav in the sacred town of Mata Shabari on Wednesday. During the ceremony, he made several announcements, including the construction of a new bridge over the Mahanadi River at a cost of more than Rs. 63 crore, the establishment of a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for the proper treatment of the town’s wastewater and the development of Shivrinarayan under the Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit. The Chief Minister further stated that the government would conduct the necessary survey to explore upgrading Shivrinarayan to a municipality.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Shivrinarayan holds special religious and cultural significance. The town’s infrastructure and civic amenities will be expanded to meet current needs and future requirements. The new bridge over the Mahanadi will make transportation more convenient and improve connectivity with nearby villages and surrounding areas. The proposed STP will strengthen the town’s sanitation arrangements and help conserve the Mahanadi River.

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Visiting the Sacred Land of Mata Shabari Is a Privilege: Chief Minister

Extending greetings to the people of Chhattisgarh on Shivrinarayan Mahotsav and Sharadiya Navratri, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that visiting the sacred land of Mata Shabari, sanctified by the footsteps of Bhagwan Shri Ram, is a privilege. He said he and his wife came to Shivrinarayan at Mata Shabari’s invitation. The land of Shivrinarayan symbolises faith, devotion and the state’s rich cultural heritage.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister offered prayers to Gau Mata and participated in the Maha Aarti of Maa Chitrotpala Ganga, praying for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of Chhattisgarh’s people. He expressed happiness over the tradition of holding evening Aarti every day in Shivrinarayan and said that such traditions connect the younger generation with faith and culture. He called for continuing and strengthening this tradition.

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Government Rapidly Implementing Modi Ki Guarantee on the Ground

Chief Minister Shri Sai said the state government is working with full commitment to fulfil the guarantees Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave to the people of Chhattisgarh. He said the first Cabinet meeting, held within 24 hours of the government’s swearing-in, approved 18 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Of these, about 11.5 lakh houses have been completed, and around 1,600 are being completed every day.

The Chief Minister said that 15,000 houses had been approved for surrendered Naxalites, of which 6,000 had already been provided. Similarly, the government has approved 32,000 houses for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN).

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The government aims to ensure every low-income family has a permanent roof over its head and can lead a dignified life.

Farmers’ Prosperity Is a Government Priority

The Chief Minister said the government has fulfilled its promises to farmers, which are its top priority. The government has paid the long-pending paddy bonus owed to farmers for several years. The government is procuring paddy at Rs. 3,100 per quintal, up to 21 quintals per acre. To help farmers sell their paddy, the state has opened more than 250 new paddy procurement centres. He said the government has also taken important decisions to increase the income of families living in forest regions.

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The tendupatta collection rate has been increased to Rs. 5,500 per standard bag, and the Charan Paduka Yojana also provides footwear to tendupatta collectors. The government continues to work to bring positive change to the lives of rural communities, low-income families, farmers, and forest-dwelling households.

Mahtari Vandan Yojana Strengthening Women’s Economic Independence

Chief Minister Shri Sai said eligible women receive Rs. 1,000 per month in financial assistance under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana. He said this assistance has become more than just financial support, strengthening women’s confidence and economic independence. Many women are using the assistance not only to meet their families’ needs but also to start small businesses and increase their income.

Nearly 50,000 Devotees Have Visited Ayodhya for Darshan of Shri Ramlala

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Bhagwan Shri Ram shares a deep and special connection with Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh is regarded as Mata Kaushalya’s maternal home, and the state has a distinct tradition of honouring him as a nephew.

To enable Chhattisgarh residents to visit Ayodhya for darshan of Bhagwan Shri Ram, the state government launched the Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana. Through this scheme, approximately 50,000 devotees have so far visited Ayodhya and offered prayers to Bhagwan Shri Ramlala. He said that Shivrinarayan is also an important religious site associated with Bhagwan Shri Ram’s journey during his exile.

Its development under the Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit will give religious tourism fresh momentum and increase local employment and livelihood opportunities.

A New Beginning of Peace and Development in Bastar

Referring to the positive changes in Bastar, the Chief Minister said the government is extending schemes and basic amenities to remote areas that were long deprived of development through the Niyad Nella Nar Yojana and Agrani Bastar Abhiyan. He said that 421 previously closed schools have been reopened in Bastar.

In areas where Naxalism once made education and development difficult, children are now attending school, and new development opportunities are emerging.

The government aims to establish a lasting foundation for peace, security, and development in Bastar and across Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh to Play an Important Role in Building a Developed India

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Chhattisgarh is rich in minerals, forest resources and other natural resources. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has set the goal of making India a developed nation by 2047.

Chhattisgarh will play an important role in achieving this national objective. He said the state government is progressing systematically across all sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, industry, employment, and modern technology, to build a developed Chhattisgarh.

Through the collective efforts of the government and society, the vision of a developed Chhattisgarh will be realised alongside the goal of a developed India.

Timely Delivery of Public Services Is the Core Objective of Good Governance

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the state government has established the Good Governance and Convergence Department to ensure that citizens’ work is completed easily and within stipulated timelines. The government is also increasing its use of modern technology.

Transparency and accountability remain among the government’s top priorities. He said that citizens across Chhattisgarh can register their problems and complaints through the Chief Minister’s Helpline 1076, which is available 24 hours a day.

Complaints will be resolved within the prescribed timelines, and action will be taken against those responsible for unnecessary delays or negligence in matters of public interest.

The Chief Minister stated that work was underway to make more than 700 services from 36 departments available online through the Seva Setu Portal.

This will reduce the need for citizens to make repeated visits to government offices for routine work and enable them to access several government services from their homes.

He said that Atal Digital Suvidha Kendras have already been established in approximately 6,000 Gram Panchayats. Through these centres, rural residents can access digital services, including cash withdrawal facilities.

The government aims to reduce the distance between citizens and the administration through technology.

Call for Public Participation in Water Conservation

Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Tokhan Sahu highlighted the site’s religious, historical, and cultural significance. He said the confluence of three rivers and Mata Shabari’s devotion give this sacred land its distinct identity. Describing water conservation as urgent, he appealed to people to participate actively in conservation efforts. He also urged society to remain committed to women’s dignity and safety.

Member of Parliament Smt. Kamlesh Jangde said that water is essential for our future. She appealed to people to protect rivers and water sources, construct soak pits in their homes and conserve every drop of water. She also urged citizens to make the best possible use of the welfare schemes being implemented by the Central and State Governments.

Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Tokhan Sahu, Finance Minister Shri O.P. Choudhary, Smt. Kaushalya Devi Sai, Member of Parliament Smt. Kamlesh Jangde, MLA Shri Ramsundar Das, Shri Narayan Chandel, Textbook Corporation Chairman Shri Raja Pandey, and many public representatives, officials, employees, and citizens were present.