Chhattisgarh
Chief Minister's Announcement on Independence Day
- 16 Aug 2021
- 2 min read
Why in News
- On August 15, 2021, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, on the occasion of 75th Independence Day, announced the formation of four new districts by reorganizing the districts in the state of Chhattisgarh, along with other announcements.
Key Points
- The four new districts announced by the Chief Minister are Mohla-Manpur, Sakti, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh and Manendragarh.
- He also announced the formation of 18 new tehsils in the state.
- Along with this, the Chief Minister also made the following other announcements-
- Announcement of construction of 'Minimata Udyan' for women in all district headquarters and municipal corporations.
- Announced to abolish the age limit for admission in colleges.
- The naming of 'Mukhyamantri Affordable Medicine Scheme' will now be known as 'Shri Dhanwantri Yojana'.
- Announcement to simplify the process of conversion to relieve the complexity of revenue related work in the state.
- Announcement to start 'Swamitva Yojana' to provide the right of occupied land to the people residing on abadi land in rural areas.
- In view of the usefulness of 'Dial 112' service, it has now been announced to be expanded to the entire state.
- Announcement to start ownership scheme in the state to give rights to people occupied in abadi land in rural areas of the state.
