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Raipur (the states. news) Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh
Baghel’s vision and decisions for economic of Chhattisgarh state during corona
crisis has begun to yield positive results. In the month of September,
Chhattisgarh has recorded second highest growth in GST collection as compared
to the other states of the country. There has been 24% increase in GST
collection in September 2020, as compared to the amount of GST collection in
September month last year. GST collection in September, 2019 was Rs 1490 crore,
whereas GST collection in September 2020 has increased to Rs 1841 crore.
According to latest date of GST collection issued by Union Finance Ministry,
Jammu-Kashmir has secured top rank in terms of growth in tax collection,
whereas Chhattisgarh has secured second position with 24% hike in tax
collection. As compared to last year, Rajasthan has recorded 17% growth in tax
collection, Hariyana 15%, Delhi 7%, Gujarat 6%, Punjab 5%, Madhya Pradesh 4%,
and Uttar Pradesh has recorded hike of 0.5% in taz collection.
During total lockdown in Chhattisgarh, economic activities were continuously
conducted in rural and forest areas of the state. Villagers and forest dwellers
got continuously employment. As people received money through employment,
commerce and industrial sector of the state was also benefitted. After the
lockdown was called off, economic development of the state also paced up. In
the initial phase of unlock, more than 80% of the industries in the state were
reopened and the production capacity of these industries kept increasing with
each passing day.
During lockdown, minor forest
produce collection in Chhattisgarh was highest in the country. Number of minor
forest produce procured at support price has been increased from 7 to 31. Wage
for tendupatta collection has been increased to Rs 4000 per standard sack.
Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGA),
nearly 26 lakh people were provided employment in a day. All these activities
helped Chhattisgarh’s economy to grow even during corona crisis.
Under Rajiv Gandhi Kisaan Nyay Yojana, 19 lakh farmers of the state are being
provided Rs 5750 crore in four installments. Two installments of Rs 1500 crore
each have already been transferred into the accounts of farmers. This financial
support from government has boosted the morale of farmers and they are working
in their farms with renewed enthusiasm. Under Godhan Nyay Yojana, cattle
ranchers and villagers have been paid nearly Rs 21 crore against dung
procurement. New Government has taken several measures for economic
growth such as waiving off farmers’ loans, procuring paddy at Rs 2500 per
quintal, irrigation tax waiver etc. This is the reason why Chhattisgarh’s
economy never had to shut down. Maximum number of industries was allowed to
operate with proper safety measures. Considering the challenges of industries,
they were provided concessions in electricity bills. This year, electricity
rates and rules-regulations were also not changed. To keep the real estate
sector active, 30% concession was provided in the government guideline rates
applicable on land transactions. Automobile sector has also performed well.
Production in steel industries and coal mines in state also continued during
the lockdown period. (uni) (media saheb.com)
