Kumar Bahukhandi
Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, while addressing the closing ceremony of the grand Shobha Yatra organised by Utkal Gada Samaj on the occasion of Mahaparva Nuakhai at Gaus Memorial Ground in the capital Raipur today, announced holiday on the day of Rishi Panchami- Nawakhai in the districts dominated by Utkal Samaj. On the demand of the society, he also announced to provide land to Utkal Samaj for social building in the capital Raipur and renovation of Budhi Maa Temple.
The Chief Minister also assured the society that efforts will be made to remove the difficulties being faced in making caste certificates of the students of Utkal Gada Samaj. The Chief Minister inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp. On this occasion, MLA Purandar Mishra, Motilal Sahu, Saint Udaynath Maharaj and Gagan Bihari Maharaj of Utkal Samaj, officials and members of Utkal Gada Samaj were present in large numbers.
The Chief Minister congratulated and wished the Utkal Gada Samaj on Nawakhai. He said that the organiation of a grand procession by the Samaj five days before Nawakhai is a proof of their enthusiasm for Nawakhai and the unity of the society. He said that for the progress of the society, it is necessary that the society pays attention to the education of children. Educate your sons and daughters. The young generation should stay away from the social evil of drug abuse. The Chief Minister also assured that the rightful demands of the society will be met. The Chief Minister said that Odisha is our neighboring state. Chhattisgarh has a deep bond with Odisha. We have deep social and cultural ties with Odisha. Nuakhai is the main festival of the Utkal Samaj, while Nawakhai is also of great importance in Chhattisgarh. The tribal society also celebrates the festival with great enthusiasm when the new crop arrives. On this occasion , the new crop is taken home and puja is performed by cooking rice and chuda from this, they offer it to their favorite deity and pray for a good harvest, happiness, prosperity and a happy life.
The Chief Minister gave detailed information about the work done by the new government in the last eight months to fulfill Modi ji’s guarantee.
He said that whenever he visits the state, people keep saying that the state government is working in a haphazard manner. He said that the new government approved 18 lakh Pradhan Mantri Awas in just eight months. 21 quintals of paddy per acre was purchased from the farmers at the rate of Rs 3100 per quintal.
The state government purchased 145 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from 24.72 lakh farmers.
Recently on the occasion of Teeja-Pora festival, an amount of Rs 1000 each of the seventh installment of Mahtari Vandan Yojana was released in the accounts of more than 70 lakh mothers and sisters. He said that under the Ramlala scheme, 850 devotees are being sent for the darshan of Ramlala every eight-ten days at the government’s expenses.
The purchase of tendu leaves in tribal areas was increased from Rs. 4000 to Rs. 5500 per standard sack. CBI is investigating the PSC scam. Liquor, coal and Naan scams are also being investigated. The culprits are being sent to jail. Saint Udaynath Maharaj and Gagan Bihari Maharaj of Utkal Samaj along with MLA Purandar Mishra, Motilal Sahu addressed the program and wished the society on Nawakhai . The officers of the society apprised the chief guest of the demands of the society. People of Utkal Samaj were present in large numbers on this occasion.
