Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma Holds a Chowpal in the Forest Fringe Villages of Kabirdham

Deputy Chief Minister and Kavardha MLA Vijay Sharma visited the remote forest fringe areas of Kabirdham district today and directly interacted with villagers. He sat on the ground in the villages of Andhari Kachhar, Boria and Mahli and set up a chowpal, listening to their problems, demands and complaints. During this, he announced various development works for the extension of roads, footbridges, community buildings, stages and other basic facilities as per the needs of the villagers. The Deputy Chief Minister instructed the concerned officials to investigate the complaints received from villagers and ensure speedy resolution of problems. He said that expanding basic facilities in rural areas and providing government scheme benefits to eligible beneficiaries is a government priority. In his visit, he announced a CC road construction in Andhari Kachhar costing Rs 2.60 lakh, a Dharsa route costing Rs 2.60 lakh, Mahamaya temple funding of Rs 5 lakh, a stage construction costing Rs 3 lakh, another CC road construction costing Rs 5.20 lakh and leveling work costing Rs 1 lakh. Similarly, in Boria village he announced a feed store costing Rs 10 lakh, a CC road costing Rs 5.20 lakh, a stage in Mahadev temple costing Rs 3 lakh and a CC road near the primary school costing Rs 2.60 lakh. He announced a community building costing Rs 6 lakh and a CC road costing Rs 2.60 lakh in Kapa village. In Sirmi village he announced a community building costing Rs 6.50 lakh and a CC road costing Rs 5.20 lakh. In Mahli village he announced a stage costing Rs 2.50 lakh, a community building near Budha Dev costing Rs 10 lakh, a CC road costing Rs 5.60 lakh, a footbridge costing Rs 5 lakh and a community building near Mahamaya temple costing Rs 10 lakh. He gave instructions for regular monitoring of construction work after announcing that 427 Prime Minister’s Housing units were approved in the three villages. During the public chowpal, he informed that 163 units were approved in Andhari Kachhar, 128 in Boria and 136 in Achanakpur, making a total of 427 units. He directed officials to ensure that the approved houses are constructed within the stipulated time so that beneficiaries receive solid housing soon. He emphasized that any negligence or irregularities in the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Housing scheme will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against offenders. He instructed officials to monitor housing construction regularly and make scheme benefits available to eligible beneficiaries on time. Sugarcane farmers will receive a profit sharing from the sugar mill – Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma addressed the villagers stating that under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sahay the state government is continuously working for farmers’ interests. He announced that the government has fixed the sugarcane price at Rs 425 per quintal, which will give cane growers a better price for their produce. He said that due to farmers’ hard work and cooperation, Bhoramdev Sugar Mill achieved the highest sugar recovery in the country in FY 2025-26. He informed that for the first time in Chhattisgarh, sugarcane farmers will receive a profit sharing from the sugar mill, a result of farmers’ effort and the mill’s performance. Worship of Mother Jagdamba for the welfare of the state During the visit, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma performed worship of Mother Jagdamba in Boria village and wished for the prosperity and happiness of the people of Kabirdham district and the state. He had a warm meeting with villagers discussing the area’s needs and development works. Afterwards he proceeded to Bhulpahri, Achanakpur and Boirkachhra for public outreach. The event was attended by former district panchayat president Videshiram Dhurve, senior representatives Kanshiram Uike, Amit Verma, Roop Singh Dhurve, Ramkinkar Verma, Baiga society state president Motilal Baiga and many other representatives and a large number of villagers.