Chief Minister inaugurates the development work under the Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit in Sitamarhi-Harchauka
Chief Minister announced the establishment of a 100-bed hospital in Janakpur
Chief Minister dedicates 325 development works worth Rs 359.83 crore to Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district
State government completed the construction work on Ram Vatika and various infrastructure development projects worth Rs. 7.45 crore
Raipur, 19 August 2023//
Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel embarked on a significant visit to the sacred site on Tuesday, where Lord Shri Ram first entered Chhattisgarh with Mother Sita during their exile. In Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district, Mr. Baghel visited the locations associated with Lord Shri Ram at Sitamarhi Harchowka and inaugurated the Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit, a project costing Rs 7.45 crore aimed at enhancing tourism in the region.
Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel announced the establishment of a new 100-bed hospital in Janakpur and the expansion of the Kelhari-Harchauka road. He also dedicated 325 development projects worth a total of Rs 359.83 crore to the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district. Among these, he inaugurated 160 development projects worth Rs 156.47 crore and carried out the bhumipoojan for 165 projects worth Rs 203.36 crore.
In Sitamarhi-Harchauka, on the Chhattisgarh-Madhya Pradesh border along the banks of the Mawai River, the Chhattisgarh Government has completed the development of Ram Vatika and various infrastructure projects, worth Rs 7.45 crore, under the Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit. The Chief Minister inaugurated a Lord Shri Ram statue, a Ramayana interpretation centre, a cafeteria, Siyaram Kutir, a tourist information centre, and riverbank beautification as part of these endeavours.
The Chief Minister, Mr. Baghel, also distributed various departmental kits to beneficiaries and visited various departmental stalls. In his address, he highlighted the transformative changes occurring in Chhattisgarh, attributing them to the blessings of Lord Shri Ram, an inspiration to the entire country. Mr. Baghel shared the state government’s commitment to honouring Lord Shri Ram’s ideals and memories through the development of the Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit. He mentioned the successful development of the Mata Kaushalya temple complex in Chandkhuri, the world’s only temple dedicated to Mata Kaushalya, and the inauguration of sacred sites associated with Lord Shri Ram in Shivrinarayan, Rajim, Ramgarh, and Sihawa.
The Chief Minister shared the state government’s ongoing efforts to preserve Chhattisgarh’s culture. He highlighted various initiatives, such as the National Tribal Festival, which showcased tribal culture at the national level, and the National Ramayana Festival, which promoted ideals associated with Lord Shri Ram. The state government has also made efforts to preserve the native language and revive traditional food culture, notably “Bore Basi,” which has gained popularity even among officials, who now share their experiences on social media platforms.
The Chief Minister stated that at the end of September, the third installment of the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan NYAY Yojana will be disbursed. Through the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan NYAY Yojana and similar schemes, a total of Rs. 1.75 lakh crore has been transferred to the accounts of beneficiaries in the state so far. He mentioned that previously, electricity was supplied from Madhya Pradesh to Chhattisgarh, whereas now it is generated within the state. He shared that the state government has established new districts and divisions to accelerate development. He shared that the state government has sanctioned various development projects worth Rs. 1,260 crore for the region.
During the event, Dr. Charandas Mahant, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, also addressed the gathering. He stated that it is a matter of joy that the inauguration of this path is taking place on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Lord Shri Ram, the epitome of virtue, is a role model for the people of the country. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel is doing an excellent job of preserving Lord Shri Ram’s memories. On this occasion, Bharatpur-Sonhat MLA Mr. Gulab Kamro presented bows and arrows to the Chief Minister and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. The renowned Bollywood singer, Ms. Tripti Shakya, recited the Hanuman Chalisa.
Culture Minister Mr. Amarjeet Bhagat, Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Minister Mr. Mohan Markam, Parliamentary Secretary and Baikunthpur MLA Mrs. Ambika Singh Deo, Manendragarh MLA Dr. Vinay Jaiswal, Parliamentary Secretary and Samri MLA Mr. Chintamani Maharaj, and Chairman of Gau Seva Aayog Rajeshri Mahant Dr. Ramsundar Das, Chairman of the Tourism Board Mr. Atal Shrivastav, were present.
