Chhattisgarh

• 27 Jan 2023

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel Inaugurated the Country's First Rural Industrial Park

Why In News?

On January 26, 2023, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the country's first Rural Industrial Park (RIPA) at Turenar in Bastar district on Republic Day.

Key points

• The Chief Minister the 'RIPA' campus and kisan mela that said in the inauguration program organized in 300 such rural industrial parks are being built across the state. To increase employment opportunities, two 'RIPA' are being prepared in every development block.
• For the self-employment of the villagers, 20 working sheds have been built in five acres here. Along with the working sheds, a training center and residential complex for trainees for residential training have also been built here.
• that people do not have to go out for work The Chief Minister said that the government is increasing employment opportunities at the local level so. The Rural Industrial Park will provide necessary resources for self-employment in villages. 'RIPA' will make villages self-reliant; villagers will be economically empowered, and women will also be self-reliant.
• Mushroom spawn lab and Oyster Mushroom production, Button Mushroom and Oyster Mushroom production, Cashew Processing, Kodo, Kutki, Ragi, Masala, Tikhur processing and Pickle making, Scented rice and Pulses production in Turinar 'RIPA' by various groups with the help of the state government., Tamarind Candy and Chapati Manufacturing, Chironji Processing, Silk Threading, Poultry Farming, Egg Production, Oil Pressing, Non-Woven Bag, Paper Bag, Dona, Pattal, Natural Cow Dung Paint, Cotton Textile, Fish Feed and Chicken Feed Manufacturing as well as Bakery The unit is being operated.

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel Gave a Big Gift to the People of the State on Republic Day

Why In News?

On January 26, 2023, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has given many important gifts to the people of the state on Republic Day.

Key points

• Announcement of Adivasi Parv Samman Nidhi in the state- From the coming financial year, the government will provide Rs 10,000 per year to each gram panchayat for the best organization of festivals of tribal society in Bastar division, Surguja division and scheduled areas of the state.
• Youth will get unemployment allowance- Unemployment allowance will be given every month to the unemployed from the next financial year.
• A new scheme will be launched to encourage women entrepreneurship - Women groups, women entrepreneurs, women businessmen and women start-ups will be launched to set up business industries.
• After preserving and preserving the culture and heritage of Chhattisgarh, Chhattisgarh State Innovation Commission will be formed in the state to take Chhattisgarh forward on the path of progress.
• Aero city will be developed near Swami Vivekananda Airport to promote passenger amenities in Raipur Airport, commercial development of the airport area and employment generation.
• Rural Industry Policy will be formulated in Chhattisgarh to strengthen the rural economy based on cottage industry, increase employment and income of the people.
• Industrial units will be exempted from property tax- Units located in industrial areas developed by the Industries Department will be exempted from the burden of property tax.
• River front will be built on Jeevandayini Kharun river – The lifeline and center of public faith of Raipur and Durg district, Kharun river is also an important center of trade and entertainment. Excellent river front will be developed on Kharun river.
• Modern online redressal system will be made for redressal of electricity complaints- State-of-the-art online complaint and redressal system will be developed for the convenience of electricity consumers.
• Mukhyamantri Nirman Shramik Awas Sahayta Yojana will be started for construction workers – Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board will introduce a scheme to provide grant of Rs. 50 thousand
• every year in the state National Ramayana/Manas Mahotsav to be held
• Maa Kaushalya Mahotsav to be held annually in Chandkhurai

Participants of Chhattisgarh won the National Voter Awareness Competition-2022

Why In News?

On 25 January 2023, the Election Commission of India announced the winners of the National Voter Awareness Competition-2022 on National Voters Day 2023. In this, 4 participants from Chhattisgarh have been selected as winners.

Key points

• Harshita Patel of Dhamtari, Arvind Kumar Yadav of Durg in video, Abhay Sanvedkar and Ashish Sawant of Bastar have won in the category of song education.
• Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh Reena Babasaheb Kangale congratulated all the winners for this achievement who have brought laurels to the state in the whole country.
• It is noteworthy that the Election Commission of India had organized the National Voter Awareness Competition-2022 on January 25, 2022, the 12th National Voters Day, to emphasize the importance of each vote through artistic expression.
• The competition was held in five genres which included songs, videos, posters, slogans and quizzes. Participants of all My vote is my future ages participated with the theme ': the power of a vote'.

Three Celebrities of Chhattisgarh Selected for Padma Shri

Why In News?

On January 25, 2023, the President announced the country's highest civilian awards 'Padma Awards' for the year 2023 on the eve of Republic Day. Among these, three personalities from Chhattisgarh have been selected for the Padma Shri award.

Key points

• The President has approved the conferment of 106 Padma Awards including three dual cases (in a dual case, the award is counted as one) for the year 2023.
• The list includes 6 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan and 91 Padma Shri awardees. The list of awardees includes 19 women and 2 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI and 7 posthumous awardees.
• Sushri Usha Barle, Domar Singh Kunwar and Ajay Kumar Mandavi are among the three celebrities from Chhattisgarh selected for the Padma Shri award.
• Ms. Usha Barle of Durg district will be honored with Padma Shri award in the field of Pandavani singing. She has taken Pandavani training from renowned Pandavani singer Padma Vibhushan Teejanbai. Barle has performed Pandavani not only in India but also in cities like London and New York.
• Domar Singh Kunwar, a dancer and renowned artist, a resident of Village Lata Bod of Balod district, has been selected for Padma Shri to bring fame to the extinct dance art of Chhattisgarh from the country to abroad. He has staged this art more than 5 thousand times.
• Ajay Kumar Mandavi, a resident of Govindpur village in Kanker district, has introduced Gond tribal art in wood crafts. He has brought about a change in the lives of more than 350 people of the naxal area by connecting the affected and misguided people of the Naxal area with wood craftsmanship as well as connecting the youth with the wonderful art of wood. Mandavi will be honoured with the Padma Shri award for his work in motivating the youth to get rid of guns from their hands and pick up the chisel.
• Significantly, Padma award is included in the highest civilian awards of the country. The Padma awards are given in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The awards are announced on Republic Day every year.
• The awards, social work public affairs science and engineering are given in the fields of various disciplines trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service etc/activities such as art.
• 'Padma Vibhushan' is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service, 'Padma Bhushan' for distinguished service of high order and 'Padma Shri' for distinguished service in any field.
• These awards are presented by the President of India in ceremonial ceremonies which are usually held at Rashtrapati Bhavan around March/April every year.