TFP Bureau, Raipur, July 15, 2025: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai met schoolchildren from remote villages of Sukma district at the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly today. The children are visiting Raipur on an educational tour under the Niyad Nellanar Yojana. Interacting warmly with them, the Chief Minister enquired about their well-being and welcomed them to the state capital. He reiterated that ensuring a bright future for the children of Bastar is one of the state government\u2019s top priorities. The government is committed to reaching every corner of Bastar with essential services such as education, healthcare, roads, electricity, and clean drinking water.<\/p>\n
Speaking with affection, CM Sai said the educational tour gave the children an opportunity to experience Raipur up close. \u201cIn the same spirit, our government is accelerating development efforts across Bastar,\u201d he said. He pointed out that security camps are now being established even in remote areas, and wherever these camps reach, holistic development follows. \u201cRation shops are being opened at more locations, and people are receiving benefits from various welfare schemes,\u201d he added. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that Bastar would soon be completely free from Naxalism.<\/p>\n
In a light-hearted moment, the Chief Minister smiled and asked, \u201cSo, have the lion-hearted children of Bastar seen the lion at Raipur Jungle Safari?\u201d The question sparked laughter among the children and everyone present.<\/p>\n
CM Sai further said the state government is working consistently toward building a self-reliant Bastar. \u201cWe are connecting local communities with dairy production to empower them economically. Alongside education, we are also creating employment opportunities at the local level to secure the future of Bastar\u2019s children,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, Forest Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap, and MLAs Shri Ishwar Sahu and Shri Sushant Shukla were also present on the occasion.<\/p>\n
Notably, under the Niyad Nellanar Yojana, 100 schoolchildren from five remote Gram Panchayats of Sukma district \u2014 Palachalma, Potkapalli, Elmagunda, Tadmetla, and Golapalli \u2014 are on a two-day educational visit to Raipur. During the tour, the children had the opportunity to visit key sites such as the Secretariat, Jungle Safari, Railway Station, and the Airport. The Niyad Nellanar Yojana aims to provide educational exposure tours for children from five Naxal-affected districts of Bastar division.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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