Chhattisgarh State PCS

• 07 Aug 2023

PM lays Virtual Foundation Stone for Redevelopment Works of 508 Railway Stations

Why in News?

On August 6, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment works of 508 railway stations in the country through video conferencing under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. These include 7 railway stations of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Tilda-Nevra, Akaltara, Bhilai Power House and Mahasamund.

Key Points:

• It is worth mentioning that a total of 32 railway stations of Chhattisgarh have been included in this ambitious Amrit Bharat station scheme. An amount of Rs. 1660 crore will be invested in the redevelopment of these stations.
• The Governor of Chhattisgarh Biswabhusan Harichandan participated in this foundation stone laying program of the Prime Minister. He also observed the model prepared for the development of railway stations.
• It is worth mentioning that modern facilities like wide concourse, foot over bridge, lift, escalator, waiting room, commercial area and retail counter etc. will be provided at these stations to be redeveloped under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
• The plan envisages multimodal transport. Passenger amenities at other minor stations will also be upgraded and will be provided with facilities like widened FOBs, frontage improvements, waiting areas, lifts, escalators etc.

Bastar Zone Became Overall Champion in Subroto Mukherjee Cup

Why in News?

On August 6, 2023, in the Subroto Mukherjee Cup Football Competition organized at Jagdalpur under the 23rd State Level School Sports Competition, Bastar Zone won the overall championship by securing first position in three categories.

Key Points:

• Parliamentary Secretary Rekhchand Jain gave away prizes to the winners of the Subroto Mukherjee Cup Football organized at Jagdalpur under the 23rd State Level School Sports Competition.
• In this four-day football competition, 14, 17-year-old boys and 17-year-old girls won the overall championship by securing first position in Bastar zone in three categories. The second position was secured by Surguja zone and the third position by Durg zone.
• It is worth mentioning that the team of Bastar division will represent the state of Chhattisgarh in the National Subroto Mukherjee Cup football tournament to be held in Delhi later this month.

Tandula Eco Friendly Tourism Park

Why in News?

According to the information given by Chhattisgarh Public Relations Department on August 5, 2023, the construction work of 'Tandula Eco Friendly Tourism Park' under construction in Adamabad near Joint District Office Balod is almost nearing completion. Soon tourists are going to get the gift of this park.

Key Points:

• Rapid construction works are being done for the development of tourism in Chhattisgarh which is full of natural beauty. Care is being taken here for easy access along with facilities for the tourists. In this series, the picturesque natural valleys located on the banks of the Tandula reservoir built on the main and life-giving Tandula river of Balod district are being developed for the tourists.
• It is worth mentioning that the bank of Tandula Reservoir located near Adamabad has been a center of attraction for tourists due to being covered with forest and green trees and having excellent natural environment and necessary facilities. With the development of this tourist destination, it will become a center of attraction for a large number of tourists.
• An attractive main gate is being constructed in front of the park. Apart from cottages, scaffolding, tent houses, restaurant, water body, Buddha statue, garden etc. construction work is being done here for tourists to stay. Apart from Champa flowers, fruit trees are also being planted here.
• Tandula Reservoir tourist place is being made attractive and equipped, so that tourists from Chhattisgarh as well as other states come here. Various stalls will also be set up at the tourist spot. This will also provide employment opportunities to the local people.