Major Development Boost for Kanker District: CM Bhupesh Baghel and Priyanka Gandhi to Attend ‘Urban Body and Panchayati Raj Mahasammelan
- CM to Inaugurate Rs 866 Crore Worth of Development Projects and Distribute Materials to Thousands of Beneficiaries
TFP Bureau, Raipur, Oct 05, 2023: The “Urban Body and Panchayati Raj Mahasammelan” is set to take place on October 6 at the Govindpur Sports Ground in Kanker district, marking a significant occasion for the region’s development. Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel will grace the event as the chief guest, joined by special guest Mrs. Priyanka Gandhi. Union Minister Ms. Ku. Shailaja will also attend the event, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Shri T.S. Singhdev.
Massive Development Infusion: During the Mahasammelan, Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel will announce an array of development initiatives totaling a staggering Rs 866.16 crore for Kanker district. These projects encompass the groundbreaking ceremony of 277 construction works amounting to Rs 550.13 crore and the inauguration of 241 projects worth Rs 316.03 crore. Furthermore, materials will be distributed to approximately 12,730 beneficiaries across the district, with the total value of these schemes reaching around Rs 578.31 crore.
Key Initiatives by Assembly Constituencies:
Bhumi Pujan and inauguration of works valued at Rs 84.22 crore under the Antagarh assembly constituency.
Inauguration of 86 construction projects worth Rs 261.61 crore.
Bhumi Pujan for 103 projects costing Rs 427.46 crore and the inauguration of 91 works amounting to Rs 36.73 crore under the Bhanupratappur assembly constituency.
Launch of Bhumi Pujan for 64 construction projects valued at Rs 17.67 crore and 54 works totaling Rs 38.43 crore under the Kanker Assembly constituency.
Diverse Range of Development Projects: The construction works encompass a wide variety of projects, including hostel buildings, roads, bridge-culverts, Devguri (sacred sites), fair price shops combined with warehouses, waiting rooms, Anganwadi buildings, Muktidham (cremation facilities), Ghotul (community centers), community toilets, seed processing units, community and social buildings, tap water supply schemes, additional room construction, market shed construction, theaters, and auditoriums.
Beneficiary Schemes: In addition to the development projects, the Mahasammelan will feature the distribution of materials to 12,730 beneficiaries under various government schemes. Materials worth Rs 5.78 crore will be provided, including loan acceptance sheets, checks, grants, forest rights, and credit cards.
Distinguished Attendees: The event will witness the presence of esteemed guests and dignitaries, including Assembly Speaker Dr. Charandas Mahant, Home Minister Shri Tamradhwaj Sahu, Forest Minister Shri Mohammad Akbar, School Education Minister Shri Ravindra Choubey, Revenue Minister Shri Jai Singh Aggarwal, Women and Child Development Minister Mrs. Anila Bhedariya, Urban Administration and Labor Minister Dr. Shivkumar Daharia, Industry Minister Shri Kavasi Lakhma, Higher Education Minister Mr. Umesh Patel, Food Minister Mr. Amarjeet Bhagat, Public Health Engineering Minister Guru Rudrakumar, Scheduled Castes and Tribes Minister Mr. Mohan Markam, Lok Sabha MP Mr. Deepak Badge, Chief Minister’s Advisor Mr. Rajesh Tiwari, and other eminent public representatives.
The “Urban Body and Panchayati Raj Mahasammelan” promises to be a landmark event, signifying the commitment of the government towards fostering development and prosperity in Kanker district.
