CG CM Vishnu Deo Sai Extends Congratulations and Best Wishes on Completion of 12 Years of Prime Minister Modi’s Leadership

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai writes an open letter to express gratitude for all the supports from Union Government on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s completing successful 12 years in the office on Wednesday June 10, 2026 -Photo Credit -Internet

Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has extended his congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completion of 12 years of his leadership on Wednesday June 10, 2026 .

In a letter to the Prime Minister, Sai expressed gratitude for the unprecedented support provided by the Central Government towards the development of Chhattisgarh.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that schemes implemented under the Prime Minister’s visionary, decisive, and public-welfare-oriented leadership have accelerated Chhattisgarh’s development and played a crucial role in delivering the benefits of government programs to the last person in the state.

In the letter, Chief Minister Sai noted that as a result of the Central Government’s policy prioritising security and development in Naxal-affected areas, Chhattisgarh has received assistance worth ₹2,080.29 crore under the Special Central Assistance (SCA) scheme. Additionally, initiatives such as the Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS), Security Related Expenditure (SRE), the provision of modern weaponry, jungle warfare training, and air support have strengthened security forces and given the state a decisive edge in the fight against Naxalism.

The Chief Minister mentioned that the Union Ministry of Rural Development has approved the construction of 391 roads spanning 3,222 kilometers and 88 major bridges in Naxal-affected areas at a cost of ₹2,377 crore. These projects have strengthened both development and security by connecting remote areas—including Bastar—to the mainstream.

Highlighting the reforms in financial strengthening achieved under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the Chief Minister further noted that increasing the states’ share in central taxes from 32 percent to 42 percent has granted Chhattisgarh unprecedented financial autonomy.

He remarked that over the past 12 years, the state has received ₹3,46,806 crore as its share of central taxes and ₹1,43,328 crore in assistance for various schemes. Additionally, the state has received ₹22,021 crore under the special assistance scheme for capital investment and ₹22,600 crore as GST compensation.

Highlighting road infrastructure development as a major achievement of the Central Government, the Chief Minister asserted that approvals worth ₹4,468 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and ₹35,766 crore for the development of National Highways have been granted. This has accelerated key projects such as the Raipur-Visakhapatnam, Bilaspur-Dhanbad, and Raipur-Durg bypass roads, leading to a historic improvement in the state’s connectivity.

Regarding rural development, the Chief Minister noted that housing units have been sanctioned for 24.50 lakh eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), with approximately 19.70 lakh houses already completed. Under MGNREGA, ₹39,123 crore has been spent over the last 12 years, generating 152 crore person-days of employment. Toilet facilities have been provided to 36.44 lakh families with assistance amounting to ₹2,398 crore under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).

The Chief Minister emphasised that approvals totaling ₹7,951 crore have been received for the construction of 13,040 kilometers of roads and 347 bridges across various phases of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. Furthermore, approvals have been granted for ₹2,007 crore for 2,902 kilometers of roads under PM-JANMAN and ₹2,246 crore for 2,427 kilometers of roads under PMGSY-4.

Highlighting the agricultural sector, the Chief Minister mentioned that ₹10,784 crore has been directly transferred to the accounts of 25.51 lakh farmers in the state under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Additionally, premium assistance amounting to ₹5,064 crore has been provided under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Additionally, the agricultural sector has received extensive support through schemes such as the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, the National Food Security Mission, the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, and other central initiatives.

Commending the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana and the National Food Security Act in the realm of food security, the Chief Minister wrote that food grains are being provided monthly to 1.99 crore members across 56 lakh ration card-holding families in the state. The Central Government provides an annual subsidy of approximately ₹5,600 crore for this purpose. Under the Ujjwala Yojana, free gas connections have been provided to 39.54 lakh women.

Highlighting reforms in the mining sector, the Chief Minister noted that over 62 mineral blocks have been successfully auctioned in the state, which are expected to generate over ₹4.34 lakh crore in future revenue. A total of 81,553 development projects have been completed using funds exceeding ₹17,887 crore mobilised through the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) and the PMKKKY.

The Chief Minister described initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri JANMAN Yojana, the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, and the recognition of forest rights as historic steps for tribal development. He stated that 56,569 PVTG families in the state are benefiting from these schemes, and 4.83 lakh individual as well as over 48,000 community forest rights titles have been distributed.

Regarding women and child development, the Chief Minister informed that, with the support of the Central Government, 11,490 Anganwadi centers have been upgraded to ‘Saksham Anganwadis,’ and 2,264 new centers have been sanctioned. Additionally, 42 ‘Sakhi’ One-Stop Centers are operational across all districts of the state.

Regarding the health sector, the Chief Minister stated that healthcare services have expanded significantly through the Ayushman Bharat, National Health Mission, and Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. There are 5,499 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs operational in the state. Additionally, approvals have been secured for 91 Block Public Health Units, 28 District Public Health Laboratories, and 23 Critical Care Blocks.

In the realm of skill development and employment, the Chief Minister noted that 18,330 youths have received training under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. Under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, 82,952 beneficiaries have undergone training, while 17 ITI institutes have been upgraded through the STRIVE project.

The Chief Minister further mentioned that as many as 31.37 lakh rural families have been linked to 2.88 lakh self-help groups through the National Rural Livelihood Mission (Bihan). Financial assistance exceeding ₹1,661 crore has been provided to these groups. Under the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, 10.42 lakh women are becoming economically empowered and carving out a new identity for themselves.

Regarding digital connectivity, the Chief Minister informed that 1,247 mobile towers have been installed in the state’s remote and Naxal-affected areas through the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), and approval has been granted for 577 new towers, thereby connecting thousands of villages to digital services.

Highlighting the union Government’s support in the energy sector, the Chief Minister stated that assistance worth approximately ₹2,808 crore has been provided for rural electrification and the development of power infrastructure. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, solar plants have been installed in over 64,000 households in the state, and subsidies amounting to ₹362 crore have been provided to 46,649 families. Accentuating the support provided by the Central Government in sectors such as tourism, sports, industry, village industries, land record modernisation, and digital governance, the Chief Minister noted that these initiatives have propelled Chhattisgarh to new heights of development, good governance, and self-reliance.

In his letter, Chief Minister Sai specifically acknowledged the Union Government’s support for tourism, culture, and sports infrastructure. He noted that under the ‘Swadesh Darshan’ scheme, tourism facilities have been developed in tribal regions—including Jashpur, Sarguja, Bilaspur, and Jagdalpur—at a cost of ₹94.23 crore. The Maa Bamleshwari Temple area in Dongargarh has been developed at a cost of ₹48.43 crore under the ‘PRASHAD’ scheme.

Additionally, the construction of the Chitrotpala Film City and the Tribal and Cultural Convention Center in Naya Raipur, costing ₹147.66 crore, will establish a new identity for the state on the cultural and tourism map. Under the ‘Khelo India’ scheme, financial assistance of ₹48 crore has been provided for sports infrastructure development across eight districts, along with ₹5 crore for the Centre of Excellence at Bahatrai.

The Chief Minister remarked that hosting the inaugural ‘Khelo India Tribal Games’ and receiving ₹17 crore in assistance for the event is a matter of pride for Chhattisgarh.

The Chief Minister also underlined the Union Government’s contribution to the preservation of village industries, handicrafts, sericulture, and traditional arts. He stated that the proposed ‘PM Ekta Mall’ in Raipur, to be built at a cost of ₹200 crore, will provide national and global market access for the state’s handicrafts, handloom products, and ODOP (One District One Product) items. Under the National Handloom Development Programme, 4,694 weavers have benefited, while special projects have been approved to empower 2,400 artisans under the Handicraft Cluster Development Scheme. Furthermore, thousands of farmers and women beneficiaries have been economically empowered through sericulture development programs.

In the letter, highlighting innovations in the fields of land record modernization, digital administration, and good governance, the Chief Minister stated that initiatives such as the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme, SVAMITVA Yojana, AgriStack, and the Farmer Registry have made administration more transparent and citizen-centric.

The state has received a special assistance grant of ₹598 crore from the Government of India for the year 2025-26 in recognition of its outstanding performance. He noted that Chhattisgarh has become the first state in the country to fully implement an auto-mutation system across both urban and rural areas. Over the past year, more than two lakh cases have undergone auto-mutation, and the digitization of over 32 lakh documents has made citizen services online and transparent.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai reiterated his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging the central support received in sectors such as social justice, horticulture, biotechnology, transport safety, and others. He stated that initiatives like the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drug-Free India Campaign), Atal Vayo Abhyudaya Yojana, Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign), the Biotech Incubation Centre, the Centre of Excellence, the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research, and the Nirbhaya Command Centre established for women’s safety have given a new direction to the state’s development.

Concluding the letter, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister on behalf of the 3.5 crore people of Chhattisgarh and expressed confidence that the state would continue to receive the Central Government’s guidance and support in realising the resolve of a developed Chhattisgarh.