RAIPUR: The Government is moving forward in the direction of fulfilling the dreams of forefathers of a ‘developed and prosperous Chhattisgarh’. The government is committed to inclusive development, said Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday.

He was addressing a virtual event organised to mark the four years of state government ‘Chhattisgarh Gaurav Diwas’ at his residence office here. The celebration is being held across the state.

Baghel announced ‘Mukhya Mantri Vriksha Sampada’ scheme with provision of Rs 100 core, for the maintenance and upgradation of schools, hostels, ashrams, government buildings, and upgrading the Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) as Swami Atmanand Excellent ITI Scheme' with sanction of Rs 1,200 crore.

He also carried out Bhumi Pujan of Saint Shiromani Guru Ghasidas Baba Memorial and Museum to be built in Nava Raipur.

Extending wishes, Baghel said with working on state culture, health and education, the farmers are happy. The women's faces glow with confidence as they are becoming self-reliant. This was the dream seen by forefathers as it is being realised.

He said the journey of the state government began four years ago with waiver of loans of farmers, laying the vision of Mahatma Gandhi through ‘Suraji Gaon Yojna’ to make the villages self-supporting.

The 9,000 Gauthans became the centre of economic activities in the villages led by women. The conversion of cow-dung as vermicompost has opened a path for organic farming and revenue generation. Now, Gauthans have started contributing in the development of the village with their own capital, he said.