Chhattisgarh

• 02 Mar 2022

Inauguration of Laxman Jhoola in Rajim

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On March 1, 2022, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel dedicated the newly constructed Laxman Jhula (Suspension Bridge) at Prayag Rajim, Chhattisgarh to the general public. This swing, built near Triveni Sangam, will connect Rajim's Rajiv Lochan Temple to Kuleshwar Mahadev Temple and Lomash Rishi Ashram.

Key Points

• Known as a religious and spiritual city, this much-awaited Lakshman Jhula, built at a cost of Rs 33.12 crore in Rajim, has a width of 3.25 meters and a length of 610 meters.
• This bridge built on the Mahanadi is quite attractive due to its architecture. It has a modern and well equipped lighting system for illumination. Due to which tourists can visit easily even at night.
• It is noteworthy that the tourists had to cross the river on foot to reach Kuleshwar Mahadev Temple from Rajiv Lochan Temple or from Lomash Rishi Ashram to Kuleshwarnath Mahadev Temple, which was extremely risky during rainy days.
• It is worth mentioning that Rajim is situated on the banks of Mahanadi in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. It is famous for its magnificent temples. Here 'Rajim' or 'Rajivalochan' is an ancient temple of Lord Ramachandra, which dates back to the 8th-9th century.
• The historic Magha Purnima fair of Rajim (Rajim Punni Mela) is famous all over India. The much-awaited Laxman Jhoola will give more grandeur to the Rajim Punni Mela. The unique combination of ancient Indian culture and craftsmanship is seen in the temples of historical and archaeological importance of this holy city.

All India Hockey Competition

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On March 1, 2022, Chhattisgarh's Forest and Climate Change Minister Mohammad Akbar inaugurated the All India Hockey Tournament at BR Yadav Astroturf Hockey Ground, Bahtrai Stadium in Bilaspur district.

Key Points

• A total of thirty teams including 16 teams of men's section and 14 teams of women's section are participating in this tournament from different states.
• Men's teams from Haryana, Delhi, Mumbai, Rourkela, Rohtak, Prayagraj, Sonepat, Bangalore etc. are participating in this tournament. Similarly, women hockey players from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur, Meerut, Gwalior and Haryana are participating.
• The first opening match of the tournament was played between Sufia Sporting Club Amravati and District Hockey Association Bilaspur in men's category.

National ICT Award

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On February 28, 2022, Poonam Urmalia, a teacher of Government Girls Higher Secondary School Camp-1 Bhilai of Durg district of Chhattisgarh was awarded the National ICT Award.

Key Points

• Union Minister of State for Education, Annapurna Devi honored Poonam Urmalia by presenting her with certificates and medals at the award ceremony Ceremony for School Teachers held at Nalanda Auditorium, Ambedkar International Building, New Delhi.
• All those school teachers were awarded in the function, who have made teaching interesting and acceptable to the children by using information and communication technology.
• It is noteworthy that 10 computers were provided by the State Government to the Government Girls Higher Secondary School of Bhilai to make the children familiar with information technology. Teacher Poonam Urmalia installed Defense Open Education Resources in these computers, due to which school children were able to understand the technology of computers for the first time.
• Teacher Poonam has learnt Reflective Teaching with ICT course from Tata Institute Mumbai, which benefited the school children.