Kumar Bahukhandi
A strong foundation of development is being laid on the land of freedom from Maoism – Chief Minister
Bijapur: The Pamed, which was once considered the stronghold of the Maoists’ Battalion No. 1, today banks are opening there, girls’ ashrams are being built and people are participating in good governance camps with open heart. This is the changed Bastar – a symbol of self-confidence, development and democracy.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said this today while inaugurating the branch of Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank in the remote Pamed area of Bijapur district, which was formerly under the influence of Maoists. Chief Minister Sai described it as a new dawn of development and confidence and said that now the villagers will not have to go 100 km away to Awapalli for banking services. This initiative reflects the government’s vision of good governance and inclusive development.
The Chief Minister said that this bank branch will directly benefit Pamed and 50 surrounding villages, where now there will be convenience in opening account, withdrawing money and taking the amount of schemes like Mahtari Vandan Yojana. He especially assured the mothers and sisters that now they will not have to travel long distances for the amount of the scheme.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the 50-seater Adivasi Kanya Ashram in Pamed, which cost Rs 1.62 crore. He said that through the Kanya Ashram, in the coming time, the daughters of Bastar will join the mainstream of education and development and provide new leadership to Bastar and give new heights of development to the region.
The Chief Minister said that now Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC) is being established in Pamed, so that the malnourished children of the surrounding area do not have to wander for treatment. He urged the villagers to bring the children to the Nutrition Rehabilitation Center on time and get health benefits.
Chief Minister Sai said that the construction of Dharmavaram Bridge on Talperu River is going on at a fast pace, which will now eliminate the compulsion of going to Bijapur by travelling 200 kms through Cherla in Telangana. This bridge will not only connect Pamed, but will also become the main gateway for regional development.
Chief Minister Sai said that increasing the convenience of transportation, the government has started a direct bus service between Pamed and Bijapur. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that now it has become possible to go in the morning and return in the evening. The daily routine of the people has become easier and business-service activities have increased rapidly.
On the occasion, a Samadhan camp was also organised under ‘Sushasan Tihar’, in which regional public problems were resolved quickly. The Chief Minister said that this campaign is a proof of our commitment to provide administration to the people at their doorstep in Chhattisgarh.
A large number of villagers were present in the Samadhan camp. On this occasion, Mahesh Gagda, District Panchayat President Janaki Korsa, Collector Sambit Mishra, Superintendent of Police Dr. Jitendra Kumar Yadav, local public representatives and other officials were present.
