Chhattisgarh CM Sai dedicates, lays foundation for 341 development works worth Rs 295 crore in Janjgir-Champa

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday dedicated and laid the foundation stone for 341 development projects worth over Rs 295 crore in Janjgir-Champa district, aiming to strengthen infrastructure and improve public services across the region.

At a programme held in Podi (Racha) village of Nawagarh block, Sai dedicated 159 completed projects worth over Rs 70.10 crore and performed the “Bhoomipoojan” ceremony for 182 new projects valued at more than Rs 224.90 crore. The projects span key sectors including roads, drinking water supply, irrigation, healthcare, urban infrastructure and rural development. The Chief Minister said that the initiatives will expand basic amenities, improve public convenience and accelerate the district’s overall development.

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After inaugurating the completed works and performing rituals for the new projects, Sai said the package marks a significant milestone for Janjgir-Champa and reflects the state government’s commitment to balanced and inclusive development across Chhattisgarh.

The 159 projects inaugurated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai include works undertaken by the Water Resources Department, Forest Department, Rural Engineering Services, Public Works Department, Public Health Engineering Department, CGMSC, Urban Administration Department, and Panchayat & Rural Development Department.

Similarly, the 182 projects for which foundation stones were laid include major development works of the Water Resources Department, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Public Works Department, CGMSC, Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board, Urban Administration Department, and Panchayat & Rural Development Department.

Among those present at the event were Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu, Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, MP Kamlesh Jangde, Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation Chairman Saurabh Singh, and public representatives.