A strong foundation of development is being laid on the land freed from Maoism – Chief Minister
Raipur, 26 May 2025
Pamed, which was once considered the stronghold of Maoist Battalion No. 1, today has banks opening, girls’ ashrams being built and people are participating in good governance camps with open hearts. This is the changed Bastar – a symbol of self-confidence, development and democracy. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said this today while inaugurating a branch of Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank in the remote Pamed area of Bijapur district, which was formerly under Maoist influence. Chief Minister Shri Sai described it as a new dawn of development and confidence and said that now the villagers will not have to travel 100 km to Awapalli for banking services. This initiative reflects the government’s vision of good governance and inclusive development.
The Chief Minister said that this bank branch will directly benefit Pamed and 50 surrounding villages, where now there will be convenience in opening accounts, withdrawing money and getting the amount of schemes like Mahtari Vandan Yojana. He especially assured the mothers and sisters that now they will not have to travel long distances for the amount of the scheme.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated a 50-seater Adivasi Kanya Ashram in Pamed, which cost Rs 1.62 crore. He said that in the coming times, through the Kanya Ashram, the daughters of Bastar will join the mainstream of education and development and provide new leadership to Bastar and take the region to new heights of development.
The Chief Minister said that now a Nutrition Rehabilitation Center (NRC) is being established in Pamed, so that the malnourished children of the surrounding area do not have to wander for treatment. He urged the villagers to bring the children to the Nutrition Rehabilitation Center on time and get health benefits.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the construction of Dharmavaram Bridge on Talperu River is progressing rapidly, which will eliminate the compulsion of travelling 200 kms through Cherla in Telangana to reach Bijapur. This bridge will not only connect Pamed but will also become the main gateway for regional development.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that to increase the convenience of transportation, the government has started a direct bus service between Pamed and Bijapur. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that now it has become possible to go in the morning and return in the evening. People’s daily routine has become easier and business-service activities have increased rapidly.
On this occasion, a Samadhan camp was also organized under ‘Sushasan Tihaar’, in which regional public problems were resolved immediately. The Chief Minister said that this campaign is a proof of our commitment to provide administration to the people at their doorstep in Chhattisgarh.
A large number of villagers were present in the Samadhan camp. On this occasion, Mr. Mahesh Gagda, District Panchayat President Mrs. Janaki Korsa, Collector Mr. Sambit Mishra, Superintendent of Police Dr. Jitendra Kumar Yadav, local public representatives and other officials were present.
