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14 years of
‘Bemisal’
leadership
ChhattiSgaRh
marching ahead on ‘Bemisal’
leadership of CM Dr Raman Singh
Formed on 1st November 2000, Chhattisgarh, under the able leadership of
Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh, has made rapid strides towards development
in the last 14 years.
By Norris Pritam
E
lected third time, Chief
Minister Dr Raman Singh
took oath of office in Raipur
on 12th December 2013 and
began a new chapter in the
development of Chhattisgarh.
A popular leader, Dr Raman Singh is
known for his innovative policies and
leadership that covers all sections of
society. His humane nature has won
hearts all over Chhattisgarh and the
result is for all to see.
Dr Raman Singh wanted to be a
doctor and helped the poor. But due
to being under age he couldn’t get
admission in MBBS despite clearing
the Pre Medical Test. But he is
realising his dream by providing top
health care in the State.
Dr Singh is not just sportsman
at heart he has also been a good
volleyball player in his youth. As a
rare combination of a scholar and
a sportsperson, Dr Singh is leading
Chhattisgarh on the road to a
prosperous and welfare State.
ResouRce-Rich state
Located in the centre-east of the
county, the tenth-largest state in
India Chhattisgarh is a resource-
rich state. It is a major source of
electricity and steel for the country,
accounting for 15% of the total steel
produced. Chhattisgarh is one of the
fastest-developing states in India.
Chhattisgarh is a predominantly
an agriculture state. And agriculture
plays an important role in the State’s
economy. There fore Government
has given top priority to economic
betterment of the farmers as the
major chunk of the state population
depends on agriculture.
There has been significant
increase in agriculture, animal
husbandry and fisheries sectors in
the last 14 years due to well laid out
planning and execution of policies
by the State government.
The
State
calls
these
achievements as “14 Bemisaal
saal” or 14 unparalleled years. The
development and progress in the
State justifies the apt expression.
industrial expansion:
A new and effective Industrial Policy
has helped set up about 15,000
small and medium industries in the
State. About 4 lakh Uninterrupted
power supply, improved rail network
and peace has attracted foreign
investment for the State.
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