New picture of changing Bastar, from the shadow of the gun to the shade of good governance

Collector-CEO reached villages in the strongholds of Naxals riding on motorcycles. Gifts given to villagers in inaccessible villages of Mailasur, Dantespuram, Gachhanpalli and Burkalanka. Immediate approval for construction of schools, hospitals, roads, bridges and culverts. Raipur, May 23, 2026/ The darkness of fear and neglect is now receding from the remote forest areas of Bastar, and the pictures from Sukma are a testament to this, where the district head himself is reaching out to the public without caring about the difficult paths. Collector Mr. Amit Kumar and District CEO Mr. Mukund Thakur made a historic visit to the villages of Bhejji, Mailapur, Dantespuram, Burkalanka, Gachhanpalli, Bodrajpadar and Dabbakonta in Konta development block, which were severely Naxal-affected and inaccessible. When the officials' convoy rode on motorcycles on the uneven and rocky paths of these villages, cut off from the mainstream for years, it was not just an inspection, but a journey to instill unwavering faith in the administrative system in the minds of the villagers. For the first time since independence, the villagers' faces lit up with joy at having a collector among them. Dialogue at Chaupal and appreciation of 'Sushasan Parisar'. The officials closely inspected the 'Sushasan Parisar' being built in Burkalanka. Collector Mr. Amit Kumar highly praised the complex built in this village nestled amidst dense forests, calling it inspiring. This multipurpose complex integrates a school, Anganwadi, Panchayat building, PDS center and community hall within a single boundary wall, which is an excellent model for providing all basic facilities to the villagers under one roof. During the Sushasan camp, officials sat on the ground in Mailasur Panchayat and had direct dialogue with the Sarpanch, Patel, Mukhiya and villagers, understood the ground reality of government schemes, and reiterated the commitment to complete ongoing works on time. Major gifts in the field of health and education. The administration's biggest focus was on the health of the villagers and the education of children. The Collector took a sensitive initiative by giving administrative approval for a sub-health center in Bhejji Panchayat, while instructing to identify a place for it immediately in Mailasur. Staff quarters were approved for health workers in Gachhanpalli so that 24-hour medical facility could be available. To strengthen the flame of education, the education department was instructed to complete the under-construction primary school building in Dantespuram at any cost before the rainy season, and a strict stance was taken regarding the presence of teachers in schools in remote areas. New life given to drinking water, livelihood and agriculture. To bring prosperity and self-reliance to the villages, the Collector opened new avenues for livelihood. On the demand of the villagers of Mailasur and Dantespuram, ponds were identified to promote fish farming and instructions were given to provide fish seeds to the villagers. To overcome the water crisis, a major approval was given for the construction of a new dam and pond in Dantespuram, and the Kreeda department was instructed to build a water tank. New handpumps and borewells were immediately approved to end the drinking water crisis in Mailasur and Bodrajpadar. Clear instructions were given to the PHE department that in villages where the work of the Jal Jeevan Mission is complete, water supply should be started immediately without delay. And where the work is not complete, it should be completed quickly to provide clean drinking water to the villagers. Collector Mr. Amit Kumar said that the construction of 'Sushasan Parisar' and basic facilities in remote and inaccessible villages is truly inspiring. The Collector said that our main objective is to bring the speed of development to these remote villages freed from the influence of Naxalism. All construction works related to schools, hospitals, roads, bridges and the Jal Jeevan Mission will be completed with full quality within the stipulated time before the rains, so that the direct benefits of government schemes reach every villager. Hearts and paths will be connected by roads, the pace of development will be fast. The inaccessible roads, which have been the biggest obstacle in the development of Bastar, are now going to get the strength of permanent roads. The Collector gave strict instructions to the departmental officers to immediately prepare a proposal under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to connect Bodrajpadar, Mailasur, Dantespuram, Gachhanpalli and Burkalanka to the main roads and take necessary action. The under-construction ashram in Dabbakonta by the RES department was also inspected. This journey of the administration, which started with the wheels of motorcycles, has written a new chapter of development in these remote areas of Sukma, proving that after the elimination of Naxalism, Bastar is now identified not by guns, but by good governance and prosperity. During the Collector's inspection, SDM Konta Mr. Subhash Shukla, Janpad CEO Mr. Sumit Dhruva, Additional SP Mr. Manoj Tirkey, Executive Engineer PMGSY Mr. Ravindra Tati, Women and Child Development Officer Mr. Ritish Tandon, BMO Dr. Dipesh Chandrakar and other district officials were present on the spot.