Chandranahu Kurmi Kshatriya society has a glorious past, social institutions have an important role in making Chhattisgarh a developed state – Chief Minister Say
Raipur 1 June 2025: Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said that the Chandranahu Kurmi Kshatriya society has a glorious past. The society had majestic rulers like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, while there were great personalities like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played an important role in the integration of native princely states. He said that the Chandranahu Kurmi Kshatriya society of Chhattisgarh is not only a symbol of hard work and self-respect, but this society is also the pillar of the development of Chhattisgarh. This society has an important contribution in giving a new direction and making Chhattisgarh a developed state. Chief Minister Say was addressing as the chief guest in the Central Mahaadhiveshan program of Chandranahu Kurmi Kshatriya Samaj organized in village Kolihapuri of Durg district today. Revenue Minister Tankaram Verma and MLAs Ajay Chandrakar, Gajendra Yadav and Lalit Chandrakar attended the program as special guests. Chief Minister Sai further said that most of the people of Chandranahu Kurmi Kshatriya society in Chhattisgarh are basically farmers and are involved in agriculture work on a large scale. The state government always wants to see happiness on the faces of the farmer brothers. The government is continuously working for the betterment of the farmer brothers. At present, ‘Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ is going on from 29 May to 12 June 2025 in the whole country including Chhattisgarh. The main objective of this campaign is to connect scientists directly with the farmers and give information about new agricultural techniques, government schemes and successful agricultural models. 100 groups of agricultural scientists are communicating with farmers in different areas of Chhattisgarh. These scientists are making farmers aware about organic farming, correct use of fertilizers and ‘Soil Health Card’. The Chief Minister said that the goal of the government is that every farmer of Chhattisgarh should be technically competent and their income should increase.
Chief Minister Sai said that farming in the state will be strengthened only when the farmer brothers get the right price for their produce. The country’s successful Prime Minister Narendra Modi had guaranteed during the assembly elections that if the government is formed in the state, the farmers will be given the bonus due for two years. Fulfilling this, we transferred the amount to the farmers’ accounts as soon as the government was formed. In accordance with Modi ji’s guarantee, paddy is being purchased from farmers in Chhattisgarh at the rate of Rs 3,100 per quintal and 21 quintals per acre. In the last Kharif season, a new record of purchasing more than 149 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been created in the state. The Chief Minister said that farmers are getting the full price of their produce. New records of paddy purchase are being made, due to which the inclination of farmers towards farming is increasing in the state. Along with promoting irrigation resources in the state, animal husbandry and fisheries are also being given priority. To increase milk production, two milch animals will be given to poor families, the responsibility of taking care of which has been entrusted to the National Dairy Development Board. Arrangements have also been made for collecting milk so that farmers do not face any problem in selling milk. The Chief Minister informed that a processing plant is being set up in Dantewada district to promote the cultivation of millets (Kodo, Kutki and Ragi). This grain was earlier considered the food of the poor, but now it is becoming popular among the upper class due to its nutritious content.
Chief Minister Sai said that we have made a new industrial policy, in which many provisions have been made for the establishment of industries according to the needs of the state. Our government’s resolve is – Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. With this spirit, we are making schemes for every section of the society and converting them into action. The Chief Minister informed that many schemes have been implemented in Chhattisgarh for the welfare of farmers, women, elderly and all sections of the society. Under the Mahtari Vandana Yojana, more than 70 lakh women are being given financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per month. With this, women are becoming self-reliant and are increasing their income through works like sewing, embroidery, vegetable production. The Chief Minister’s Tirth Yatra Yojana has been started once again. The Chief Minister said that more than 22,000 devotees have benefited under the Ramlala Darshan Yojana so far. He informed that all 33 districts of Chhattisgarh were visited during Sushasan Tihar. The schemes were monitored at the ground level and feedback was taken from the public. More than 40 lakh applications have been received in Sushasan Tihar, which was completed in three phases, which are being resolved.
Chief Minister Sai said that the government is also moving rapidly in the direction of administrative transparency and digital system. Now the facility of transfer has been made available immediately after the registration of the land, which has given relief to the general public. Most of the work is being done online to prevent corruption. The government has paid special attention to the field of education. The Chief Minister said that education is not only a means of getting a job, but a means of improving life and society. Major institutions like IIT, IIIT, Law University and Medical College have been established in the state. Under the new education policy, the government is working to provide quality education to the children and make them useful citizens for the society. Praising the Kurmi community, the Chief Minister said that this society is an advanced farmer and trader society, which is playing an important role in the development of Chhattisgarh. This society is not only a leader in farming and business, but is also educated and organized. He urged that all social institutions should play an important role in realizing the vision of developed Chhattisgarh. He said that when a society is strong, the entire nation becomes strong. Strong construction of society and nation is possible only through education, service and awareness.
While addressing the program, Revenue Minister Tankaram Verma said that those who unite the society and show the right path are always respected in the society. Today, there is a need to make the new generation of the society cultured. MLA Ajay Chandrakar, Lalit Chandrakar and Seed Development Corporation Chairman Chandrahas Chandrakar also addressed the program. State President of Chandranahu Kshatriya Kurmi Samaj Vinod Chandrakar threw light on the objectives of the Central Convention in his welcome address. On this occasion, officials of Chandranahu Kshatriya Kurmi Samaj and a large number of dignitaries were present.
