New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought early approval for a proposed Rs 10,500 crore gas-based urea project and special assistance from the Centre to connect 461 villages to the permanent electricity grid.
Sai also urged the prime minister to expedite the process to establish an All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) either in Raipur or Bastar to strengthen healthcare services and promote traditional systems of medicine in the state.
The chief minister held a detailed discussion with the prime minister on key issues related to the state’s development, a statement issued by the Chhattisgarh government said.
“Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Shri @vishnudsai met Prime Minister @narendramodi today,” the prime minister’s office (PMO) said in a post on X.
During the meeting, Sai presented a comprehensive roadmap for the holistic development of the Bastar region and sought the Centre’s support for several major development initiatives, the state government statement said.
Sai sought the prime minister’s support on three key proposals.
First, early approval for the proposed Rs 10,500-crore gas-based urea project in Rajnandgaon.
He informed Modi that land for the project has already been allocated and all requisite state-level approvals have been completed.
He also said the project would significantly benefit the farmers by ensuring a steady supply of fertilisers while also boosting industrial growth in the region.
Second, special assistance from the Centre to connect 461 villages to the permanent electricity grid.
These villages, located in security-sensitive areas, have so far remained beyond the reach of the conventional power network and are currently dependent on off-grid power systems.
Sai emphasised that grid connectivity would ensure reliable power supply and improve the quality of life for the residents while supporting long-term development in these areas.
Third, to expedite the process of establishing an All India Institute of Ayurveda either in Raipur or Bastar for strengthening healthcare services and promoting traditional systems of medicine in Chhattisgarh.
Presenting the ‘Bastar Vision’, the chief minister said the region is witnessing a phase of rapid transformation.
He informed the prime minister that flagship initiatives such as ‘Niyad Nellanar 2.0’ and ‘Bastar Muhim’ are ensuring the effective implementation of government welfare schemes across all 5,542 villages in the Bastar division, benefiting nearly 39 lakh people, the statement said.
The chief minister also said that key Central schemes – including the public distribution system (PDS), Ayushman Bharat, Jan Dhan Yojana, Forest Rights Act benefits, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – are now reaching even the remotest and most vulnerable communities, it said. PTI ACB ARI
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