RAIPUR,CG: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday underlined the additional expenditure burden on the state due to its difficult geographical conditions.

He was addressing the meeting of the Finance Commission of India.

Sai said effective measures are being taken in the state to curb Naxalism. Rapid development work is underway in Maoist-affected areas. Under the ‘Niyad Nellnar Scheme’, efforts are being made to ensure basic facilities like education, health, roads, electricity, and water in these regions.

Chief Minister pointed out that if the state receives more financial assistance from the Finance Commission, public welfare works can be significantly expanded.

“We are working towards creating a Viksit Chhattisgarh (Developed Chhattisgarh) alongside Viksit Bharat (Developed India). The country is rapidly becoming an economic superpower, and Chhattisgarh is also striving towards this goal,” he said.

Chief Minister expressed hope that the Finance Commission of India will provide more financial assistance to support the state’s vision.

Finance Commission of India, Commission Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya praised the pace of economic progress in Chhattisgarh, stating that the state is progressing rapidly.

Nava Raipur is being developed in a beautiful and systematic way. To fulfill the resolve of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) and Viksit Chhattisgarh (Developed Chhattisgarh), emphasis must be laid on manufacturing units.