Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma’s Initiative Secures ₹6.60 Crore for 67 Rural Development Works

Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma in a file photograph accompanying the announcement from Raipur on Friday, October 23, 2026, of ₹6.60 crore in rural infrastructure works for Balodabazar Assembly constituency. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/DPR

Balodabazar constituency to receive 36 additional classrooms, 17 Anganwadi buildings, 17 ration shops, facilities at 13 cremation grounds and two panchayat buildings

Key Highlights

• Construction works worth an estimated ₹6,60,38,000 approved for Balodabazar Assembly constituency.
• Eighteen government schools to receive two additional classrooms each.
• Seventeen Anganwadi buildings and 17 public distribution system buildings proposed.
• Shelters and waiting areas planned at 13 cremation grounds.
• Chhataud and Tarashiv to receive new panchayat buildings.

Raipur: Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma’s initiative is set to strengthen rural infrastructure in Balodabazar Assembly constituency, with approval granted for 67 construction works costing an estimated ₹6.60 crore. Announced on Friday, October 23, 2026, the works cover school classrooms, Anganwadi centres, ration distribution buildings, cremation-ground facilities and panchayat offices, supporting education, nutrition, food security and local administration.

Better Infrastructure for Rural Services

The approved works address requirements across several villages, with an emphasis on facilities used by children, families and rural institutions.

Verma said their completion would make government services more accessible and could generate local employment through construction activity.

“Once the approved construction works are completed, villagers will find it easier to access various government services. Construction activities will also create employment opportunities at the local level,” he said.

Thirty-Six Additional Classrooms for 18 Schools

An estimated ₹1.26 crore has been earmarked for 36 additional classrooms in 18 government schools. Each school is proposed to receive two classrooms at a combined cost of ₹7 lakh.

The schools are located in Konari, Tarashiv, Tohra, Bhumiya, Tulsi (Manpur), Silpatti, Kota, Deori, Ninwa, Biladi, Bundeli, Sirwe, Chhataud, Otgan, Khamhariya, Satbhanwa, Sankra and Champa.

The additional rooms will provide more space for students and support the orderly conduct of teaching and other school activities.

₹2.04 Crore for Anganwadi Buildings

Seventeen new Anganwadi buildings are proposed at an estimated cost of ₹2.04 crore, with ₹12 lakh allocated for each building.

The locations are Mohgaon, Champa, Tohra, Nakti, Satbhanwa, Changori, Khudmudi, Lakhna, Saddu, Mohda, Tarpongi, Sungera, Saguni, Silpatti, Kevatra, Deori and Sarardih.

The buildings are intended to provide safe and convenient spaces for supplementary nutrition distribution, early childhood education and maternal and child welfare activities.

Seventeen Ration Distribution Buildings Planned

Public distribution system infrastructure will receive an estimated ₹2.125 crore for 17 buildings, each costing ₹12.50 lakh.

These are proposed in Khaprikala, Tandwa, Sararidih, Chhapora, Sarora, Boirjhiti, Bhilauni, Bartori, Manpur, Tarpongi, Jalso, Khamhariya, Saddu, Ninwa, Alda, Kota and Tulsi (Manpur).

The facilities will support foodgrain storage and distribution while providing a more convenient arrangement for rural ration-card holders.

Shelters at 13 Cremation Grounds

Shelters and waiting areas are proposed at 13 cremation grounds, with a total estimated allocation of ₹77.98 lakh.

The works cover Parsada (Jota), Jalso, Manpur, Balaud Khurd, Saguni, Saddu, Parsada, Sarora, Biladi, Sirwe, Khapar Khurd, Chhapora and Boirjhit.

Once completed, these facilities will provide shelter for people attending funerals, particularly during summer and the monsoon.

New Panchayat Buildings in Chhataud and Tarashiv

Chhataud and Tarashiv will receive new panchayat buildings at a combined estimated cost of ₹39.90 lakh. Each building is expected to cost ₹19.95 lakh.

The premises will provide space for Gram Sabha proceedings, panchayat meetings, implementation of government schemes and administrative services for villagers.

Together, the approved works seek to improve everyday public facilities and strengthen the infrastructure through which rural services are delivered.