Raipur (thestates.news) | Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai chaired a high-level review meeting and workshop for the Chief Executive Officers of all Zila Panchayats at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD), Nimora, Nava Raipur, on July 27. Addressing the meeting, he stated that Gram Panchayats should not merely function as implementing agencies for government schemes but must emerge as centres of social transformation, economic prosperity and self-reliant rural economies. He said the vision of a developed Chhattisgarh can be realised only when Gram Panchayats are empowered, villages become self-reliant, and every rural citizen actively participates in the development process.
He said the true meaning of good governance is ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach every person without discrimination. He urged officials to work with sensitivity, honesty and a spirit of public service to earn the trust of rural communities. He directed them to identify villages in every district that could be developed into model villages through public participation, effective planning, and the optimal use of local resources.
Viksit Bharat G RAM G Yojana to Strengthen Rural Development
CM Shri Sai said the Viksit Bharat G Ram G Yojana, launched on July 1, is an important initiative to strengthen the rural economy. He directed officials to prioritise employment generation along with the creation of durable community assets and quality infrastructure. The scheme will accelerate water conservation, agriculture, rural infrastructure, livelihood generation and community asset creation. He emphasised that there should be no compromise on the quality of construction works.
