January 20, 2022
2 mins read

Congress to implement ‘Chhattisgarh model’ in other states

The Baghel government has implemented a scheme to provide relief to the common people through cheap medicines in the era of ever-increasing inflation…reports Asian Lite News

With the elections approaching, the Congress party is making up its mind to apply the “Chhattisgarh model” in other Congress-ruled states as well. Many people-friendly schemes implemented in Chhattisgarh are likely to be included in the party’s manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in five states.

Schemes related to affordable and cheap generic medicines, relief to farmers, Godhan Nyay Yojana have been appreciated at the national level.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi after a two-day election tour. During the meeting, he apprised them about the feedback related to the election tour and also discussed the flagship schemes of Chhattisgarh.

The Chhattisgarh government has created its own model of economic development through people empowerment. The state government focused on self-employment, livelihood related activities and worked towards strengthening the rural economy. As a result, the economy of Chhattisgarh survived even during the economic slowdown due to the corona virus.

The Baghel government has implemented a scheme to provide relief to the common people through cheap medicines in the era of ever-increasing inflation. It has launched the ‘Shree Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store’ scheme to replace expensive branded medicines with cheap generic medicines. Generic medicines are available at 50 to 70 per cent cheaper rates in these medical stores. Under the scheme, so far 105 medical stores have been opened in the state and medicines worth Rs 3.33 crores have been sold. So far, over five lakh people have been benefitted by the scheme.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and A.K. Antony during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting (IANS)

The party believes that awareness has increased among the common people after the pandemic and the government or the political party which will take better initiatives on this front can get more political benefits.

The state government strengthened the rural economy through schemes like the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana and the Godhan Nyay Yojana and fulfilled Rahul Gandhi’s promise of putting money into the pockets of farmers.

Changes in the lives of villagers are visible with farmers returning to organic farming, reduction in the cost of organic farming and increase in production by two times. In 2020-21, Chhattisgarh set a record of purchasing over 92 lakh metric tonnes of paddy, which is the highest since the formation of the state.

ALSO READ-Budget to focus on fiscal consolidation while pushing private capex

Previous Story

Britain to host second Africa Investment Conference

Next Story

Betting market gives BJP 230 UP seats in early trends

Latest from India News

Gill: Bumrah Ready, Decision Soon

After a back stress fracture in the final 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Test, where he dominated Australia, Bumrah was confirmed by Gambhir and Gill to play only three of five Tests due to workload

Maruti’s Global Push Breaks Record

June shipments hit 37,842 units, signalling robust global demand Maruti Suzuki India recorded its highest-ever monthly exports in June, shipping 37,842 units and marking a new milestone that highlights the company’s expanding

India Bats for Fairer Global Finance: FM Sitharaman

FM Sitharaman stated that we believe that optimal regulation fosters innovation and stability….reports Asian Lite News India supports reforms to the international financial architecture to enhance inclusivity and equity, including Multilateral Development

PM Modi Heads to Accra, Signals South-South Priority

The Prime Minister will then travel to Trinidad & Tobago from July 3-4, a country he said shares “deep-rooted historical, cultural and people-to-people connect” with India…reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Narendra

White House Focus on India COMPACT

The Secretary affirmed the strength of the US-India relationship, highlighting implementation of the US-India COMPACT…reports Asian Lite News The US-India COMPACT—a comprehensive framework for bilateral cooperation—took centre stage during the meeting between
Go toTop

Don't Miss

‘Congress needs leadership, collective will to fix structural problems’

The declaration came a day after Sonia Gandhi had announced

Congress releases 5th list; fields Pratap Singh from Jaipur

The BJP has fielded Manju Sharma for the Jaipur constituency.