Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai conducted a high-level review meeting of the works of the Tribal Development, Scheduled Caste Development, Backward Classes and Minority Development Departments

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday June 10, 2025 conducted a high-level review of the works of the Tribal Development, Scheduled Caste Development, Backward Classes and Minority Development Department at the Ministry Mahanadi Bhawan-Photo- CG-PR

In Short

*Our unwavering commitment towards the development of tribal society: Chief Minister Sai

*High-level review of Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Department in the Ministry

*Launch of new hostel-ashram management system, online transfer of Rs 85 crore for operation of ashram hostels

*Emphasis on uniformity and quality of facilities in hostels, strict action will be taken on negligence

Raipur : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday June 10, 2025 conducted a high-level review of the works of the Tribal Development, Scheduled Caste Development, Backward Classes and Minority Development Department at the Ministry Mahanadi Bhawan. On the occasion, he launched a new portal for hostel-ashram management. Besides CM also transferred Rs 85 crore online as the first installment (July to September) of scholarship and food assistance under the new system for the operation of ashram hostels of the state in the upcoming academic session 2025-26.

CM transferred Rs 85 crore online as the first installment (July to September) of scholarship and food assistance under the new system for the operation of ashram hostels of the state in the upcoming academic session 2025-26-Photo-Credit -CG-PR

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that the state government is committed to provide the benefits of schemes to every person of the special backward tribes and tribal society. Our goal is to improve the standard of living of these sections, make them self-reliant and make them join the mainstream of development.

CM Sai said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi always cares about the tribal community and is working dedicatedly for their development. The Central Government is running many schemes to ensure basic facilities like education, health, employment and housing.

Chief Minister Sai directed to ensure effective implementation of ambitious schemes like PM Janman and Dharti Aba with top priority. He emphasised on completing the housing and road construction works approved under PM Janman Yojana with high quality within the time limit. CM Sai also directed to continue the work of preparing basic documents like Aadhar Card, Ayushman Card, Ration Card, Caste Certificate of the beneficiaries through camps under PM Janman Yojana.

While reviewing the ashram-hostels, the Chief Minister said that fully equipped hostels should be built wherever required. Arrangement of toilets, beds, drinking water and other basic facilities should be ensured. Strict action will be taken if any kind of negligence is found during inspection. He said that there should be uniformity in the facilities given to the children in the ashram-hostels and real time monitoring system should be adopted to monitor the hostels.

The Chief Minister also took information about the sports complexes run by the department and expressed satisfaction over the success achieved by the children in various sports. He said that better facilities will be provided in all the 20 sports complexes of the state so that sports talents can flourish and players can perform better in national and international competitions including Khelo India.

While reviewing the Prayas schools, the Chief Minister said that highly educated trainers should be appointed in them. Also, special attention should be paid to preparing children for other career options including engineering, medical, CLAT, CUET.

Chief Minister Sai directed to complete the construction work of approved and ongoing buildings under the Tribal Caste Department within the time limit and to construct fully equipped buildings for the institutions without buildings.

CM Sai also directed to organise a meeting of the Central Area Development Authority and Scheduled Caste Development Authority soon.

He also reviewed the works of Devgudi construction and Akhra development under the protection and development of tribal culture. Sai directed to ensure appropriate lighting, seating arrangements, shed and drinking water facilities at places of faith under Akhra development.

The Chief Minister also reviewed the Tribal Youth Hostel run by the State Government in New Delhi. He said that for the guidance of the children preparing for civil services, suggestions should be taken by discussing with the recently selected ‘ All India Service officers’ so that the youth can be helped in making strategies according to the current scenario. He expressed confidence that due to this, more and more youth of the state will reach higher positions and play an important role in the development of the state.

In the meeting, detailed review of other departmental schemes including Eklavya Residential School, Chief Minister Higher Education Promotion Scholarship Scheme, Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Center, Forest Rights Certificate was also done.

Chief Minister reviewed the progress of construction of Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai reviewed the construction work of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum under construction in Nava Raipur. He took information about the form of the museum, quality of construction and the material to be presented and gave necessary guidelines.

The Chief Minister said that this museum will be dedicated to the immortal saga of the brave sons of Chhattisgarh. In the historical movements like Paralkot Rebellion, Sonakhan Rebellion and Bhumkal Rebellion will be specially depicted. Along with this, the contribution of the major tribal freedom fighters of the state will also be presented in a live form.

He said that this museum will become a source of inspiration for the coming generations. We are proud that the land of Chhattisgarh has played a historic role in the freedom struggle. These stories have been presented through modern techniques.

The Chief Minister also gave instructions to complete the construction work within the stipulated time frame.

In the meeting, Principal Secretary of Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Department, Sonamni Borah presented the information about the departmental activities, achievements and new work plan in detail to the Chief Minister through a PowerPoint presentation.

Minister of Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Department, Ram Vichar Netam, Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Subodh Singh, Secretary to Chief Minister Rahul Bhagat and senior officers of Tribal Development Department were present in the meeting.