Photo: India Today
Rahul Gandhi To Lay Foundation Stone For Amar Jawan Jyoti In Chhatisgarh
Congress's former President Rahul Gandhi is to lay foundation stone for "Amar Jawan Jyoti" in Raipur, Chhatisgarh, on February 3. Constructed at the 4th Battalion of Chhatisgarh Armed Forces Mana, Amar Jawan Jyoti will honour martyrs of Chhatisgarh, confirmed CM Bhupesh Baghel. Notably, the move came after the Central Government, merged Amar Jawan Jyoti and National War Memorial. Besides jyoti, a wall with martyrs' name will also be… read-more
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Amar Jawan Jyoti Flame, Chhatisgarh, CM Bhupesh Baghel, Indian National Congress
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
Photo: The Indian Express
Schools Reopen In Naxal-Dominated Tribal Villages: Chhattisgarh
Many Chhattisgarh districts are dominated by Naxals which makes it difficult for the government to make developments. However, on August 14, after 16 years of fight and struggle, 116 schools reopened in the Naxal-dominated area of the Bijapur district providing education to 2,800 children. "Many schools were destroyed by Naxals in last 15-16 years. The children from Pedda Jojer can get an education now," District Collector said.
Tags: Naxal Violence, Chhatisgarh, government schools, District Collector
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Photo: The Indian Forum
Chhattisgarh Generates 16.07 Cr Jobs Under MGNREGA; Highest In India
Recently released data has revealed that Chattisgarh created over 16.07 crore jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in 2020-21. Notably, the state delivered 107% results of the given target by generating more than 15 crore jobs in the 2020-21 fiscal year. An official stated that the generation of jobs played an important role in reviving the pandemic hit economy. Chattisgarh was followed by West… read-more
Tags: MGNREGA, Jobs, Chhatisgarh, Unemployment
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
