Overjoyed to have Chief Minister among them, People of Sakti accorded him a warm welcome
Helicopter lands near Bandora village instead of Limgaon as scheduled
Raipur (thestates.news) | Under “Su-Shasan Tihar 2025” celebrations, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai made a surprise visit to Karigaon in Sakti district today, leaving the villagers astonished and overjoyed. Contrary to the pre-planned schedule that designated Limgaon as the landing site, the Chief Minister’s helicopter descended near Bandora village, catching the administrative team unprepared. Officials, who had been making arrangements in Limgaon, were compelled to swiftly shift all preparations to Karigaon.
Under the shade of a peepal tree in Karigaon, Chief Minister Shri Sai held an informal chaupal, engaging directly with the villagers. Seated on a traditional cot, he listened attentively to the concerns of the residents in a relaxed setting. Women villagers welcomed him warmly with aarti, haldi-chawal tilak, and presented him with lotus flowers from the nearby Paithu pond.
Chief Minister Shri Sai emphasised that good governance entails reaching out directly to the people, understanding their real circumstances, and providing prompt resolutions. “An administrative system can only be deemed successful when the voice of the last person in the queue reaches the seat of governance,” he remarked.
Among the surprised villagers was Dileshwari, a resident of Karigaon, who was left speechless upon seeing the Chief Minister standing before her. When Chief Minister asked about Mahtari Vandan Yojana, Dileshwari affirmed that the scheme had provided her vital financial support and acted as a strong pillar for her family’s needs.
During the visit, Shri Sai discussed a number of welfare schemes with the villagers including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Mahtari Vandan Yojana, paddy bonus distribution, and the Ayushman Bharat health scheme. He not only collected feedback on the implementation of these schemes but also offered immediate solutions to certain grievances. He inspected a house built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana by visiting the home of local resident Sonaibai.
Encouraging sustainable agricultural practices, the Chief Minister advised farmers to cultivate alternative crops during the summer season, stating that doing so would reduce water consumption and electricity bills, thereby increasing overall benefits for farmers. He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to rural welfare and regional development.
Responding to local demands, Chief Minister Sai made several on-the-spot announcements, including construction of a new Panchayat Bhawan in Karigaon, weekly functioning of a Patwari office in the village, and beautification of the local Noni Maiya Devi Temple.
He also assured the villagers that all complaints regarding illegal land encroachments would be investigated and dealt with in accordance with the law.
Chief Minister was accompanied by Chief Secretary Shri Amitabh Jain, Principal Secretary Shri Subodh Kumar Singh, and Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri P. Dayanand during the visit.
