Chhattisgarh is steadily expanding mother-tongue-based education in its government schools, particularly across Bastar and other linguistically diverse regions, as part of efforts to make classrooms more inclusive and improve foundational learning.
A Raipur farmer has claimed in the Supreme Court that Swami Vivekananda Airport was built on his family's ancestral land and has sought nearly ₹3,500 crore in compensation.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to legendary warrior queen Rani Durgavati by garlanding her statue at Canal Linking Road in Raipur on the occasion of her Martyrdom Day.
The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of measures aimed at expanding rural employment, strengthening local livelihoods and promoting sustainable development.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai offered heartfelt floral tributes to the portrait of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, an eminent educationist, India’s first Industry Minister, and a revered nationalist thinker, on the solemn occasion of his Balidan Diwas (Day of Sacrifice) at the Chief Minister’s residence in Raipur today.
The cremation drew hundreds of villagers from across Sukma district, marking an emotional end to the life of the man long regarded as the most feared face of Maoist violence in Bastar.
Speaking at the gathering, the President said that the contribution of India’s tribal communities forms “a glorious chapter in the history of a civilisation that is the mother of democracy.” She recalled that India’s traditions of collective decision-making predate modern political structures, citing the “Muria Darbar” of Bastar as a powerful example of a people’s parliament that has flourished for generations.
Hidma was killed along with five other associates in a joint operation near the Chhattisgarh–Andhra Pradesh border.
The government has issued detailed directions to district authorities to ensure that procurement centres function without disruption and that farmers face no inconvenience during the season.
The state government has directed district administrations to organise programmes reflecting the cultural, historical and social legacy of tribal communities, with ministers, MPs and MLAs attending as chief guests.
