The role of Rajak community is very important in the continuity of Sanatan traditions – Chief Minister
Raipur, 20 July 2025
Education is the only means through which a person can achieve his goals and make his dreams come true. Employment opportunities are created only through education. Education is very important for personal and social development. “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas” is the motto of our government. Chhattisgarh’s important role is assured in the national resolve to make India a developed nation by the year 2047. We have also released Chhattisgarh Vision Document in line with the national vision, and continuous work is being done to bring each of its points to the ground. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said this while addressing the Rajak Yuva Gadge Sammelan organized at SIMS Auditorium in Bilaspur as the chief guest.
Chief Minister Shri Sai inaugurated the state level Gadge Sammelan by worshipping Sant Gadge Maharaj. He honoured talented students, intellectuals and social workers of the Rajak community by presenting them shawls and coconuts at the Sammelan.
In his address, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the social harmony and spirit of service of the Rajak community has always been exemplary. This community is present in every village of Chhattisgarh, and other Sanatan traditions including marriage, Chhatthi are not complete without their cooperation. To empower their ancestral business, the state government has formed the Rajakkar Vikas Board, through which they will be provided loan facility at affordable rates. He said that the state government is fully committed to take the youth of the community to new heights of progress.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that to control corruption and establish good governance, the state government has formed the Good Governance and Convergence Department. Today most of the services are being operated in online mode, which has increased transparency and ended the scope of corruption.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that our government is fulfilling every guarantee of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with commitment. We have purchased paddy at the rate of Rs 3100 per quintal. Under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, 70 lakh women are being given Rs 1000 each per month. Tendu leaves are being purchased at the rate of Rs 5500 per standard sack.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that through the new industrial policy, special priority is being given to women, scheduled castes, tribes and disabled people for employment and setting up industries. Attracted by the new industrial policy, investment proposals worth about six and a half lakh crore rupees have been received in the last six to eight months. The state government has created government job opportunities for the youth. About 10 thousand government jobs have been provided in one and a half years. Advertisement will be issued soon for the recruitment of five thousand teachers. Along with this, a positive environment is also being created for self-employment.
During his speech, Chief Minister Shri Sai remembered former Prime Minister Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said that due to his efforts we got a separate Chhattisgarh state. Referring to the 15-year tenure of former Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh, he said that due to his efforts the state got rid of the problem of hunger and public welfare schemes were expanded.
The conference was presided over by the Chairman of the Rajkar Vikas Board, Mr. Prahlad Rajak. The program was conducted by the famous folk singer Mrs. Rajni Rajak. MLA Mr. Amar Agarwal, Mr. Dharamlal Kaushik, Mr. Dharamjit Singh, Mr. Sushant Shukla, CREDA Chairman Mr. Bhupendra Savnani and other dignitaries were present in the program.
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