During Inspection of Under-Construction Panchayat Building, Workers Invite Chief Minister to Share a Meal: They Sat Together to Eat ‘Bore Basi’ and Mango Chutney

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• Alongside the Meal, the Chief Minister Continuously Sought Feedback on the Implementation of Government Schemes

• Dining on the Ground, Deciding on the Ground: Directives Issued to Expedite Drinking Water Project

• Addressing Drinking Water Scarcity in Hilly Regions, He Stated: “Approve the Project Immediately and Ensure Work Commences on the Ground”

Raipur: As part of the ‘Sushasan Tihar’ (Good Governance Festival) celebrations, a deeply touching and compassionate scene unfolded today in the village of Lokhan in the Kabirdham district. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, while conducting a surprise inspection of a Panchayat building currently under construction, walked directly amidst the laborers working at the site.

His visit during the inspection was not limited merely to a review of the ongoing work; rather, it became a vivid testament to his natural rapport with the common people and his empathetic leadership.

The Chief Minister’s unexpected arrival created an atmosphere of excitement among the workers present, all of whom extended a warm and heartfelt welcome to him.

During the inspection, the women laborers working at the site invited the Chief Minister to join them for lunch with great affection and earnestness.

The Chief Minister immediately accepted this humble invitation and, with a smile, asked them what they had brought to eat. The women explained that they had brought traditional home-cooked food: Bore Basi (fermented rice), Pan Purwa Roti, Chana Bhaji (chickpea greens), Charota Bhaji, Munga Badi (drumstick fritters), and Aama (mango) chutney.

Upon hearing this, the Chief Minister, with the same natural ease, decided to share the meal with them.

Chief Minister Sai sat down on the ground amidst the workers and ate directly from their tiffin boxes. As he savored the Bore Basi and mango chutney, he remarked that this food was deeply intertwined with his own lifestyle and cultural heritage.

While conversing with the women laborers during the meal, Chief Minister Sai also sought to understand the ground-level reality regarding the implementation of various government schemes.

He gathered detailed information from the women workers regarding the benefits they were receiving from initiatives such as the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and other public welfare schemes.

The women, too, openly shared their experiences, providing the Chief Minister with direct feedback regarding the actual status of various government schemes.

When the Chief Minister inquired about the village’s primary challenges, the women explained that, due to the region’s hilly terrain, the issue of drinking water scarcity remains a persistent problem. Borewells and handpumps often fail to remain functional for extended periods, a situation that exacerbates water shortages significantly during the summer months.

The Chief Minister took this matter seriously and issued immediate directives to initiate steps toward finding a prompt resolution.

On the spot, the Chief Minister sought details from the District Collector regarding the drinking water supply arrangements. The Collector informed him that a special drinking water scheme has been formulated for 26 villages in the region, under which water is to be supplied from distant water sources via a pipeline network. This scheme is technically ready and can be implemented in the near future.

Issuing clear and unequivocal directives, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that this scheme must be granted approval as soon as possible, and work on the ground must commence immediately to provide relief to the villagers from their drinking water woes.

He emphasised that the true essence of good governance lies in ensuring that government schemes reach the common people in a timely and effective manner.

The Chief Minister further clarified that his administration—a government committed to good governance—is working with unwavering dedication to resolve the issues faced by the public.