Union Minister Dr. Chandrasekhar Pemmasani Meets CM Sai, Discusses Rural Development and Maoist-Affected Regions

Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Government of India, Dr. Chandrashekhar Pemmasani paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai today at the Chief Minister's residence office in the capital Raipur. During this, a detailed discussion took place between the two leaders on rural development, coordinated implementation of central and state government schemes, strengthening of communication facilities in tribal areas and ongoing development works in Maoist-affected areas.

Chief Minister Sai informed about the efforts being made by the state government to realize the development-oriented vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the ground. He said that after the formation of our government, 18 lakh concrete houses have been approved in the first cabinet meeting, due to which the dream of housing of the poor families of the state is being fulfilled. He said that for strengthening banking services, Atal Digital Seva Kendras have been started in 1,460 Gram Panchayats, due to which the rural population is getting easy and accessible banking facilities.