Chhattisgarh CM urges people to become part of 'Vision 2025'
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh today urged people to become part of "Vision 2025" to make the state "smart, powerful and prosperous" by 2025 when it celebrates the silver jubilee of its formation.
He said the works that were not carried out in 56 years after the Independence, his government has accomplished in merely 15 years of rule in the state.
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Chhattisgarh was carved out from Madhya Pradesh in 2000
Chhattisgarh was carved out from Madhya Pradesh in 2000, after which the Congress was in power for first three years.
"I remember when I took oath as the Chief Minister for the first time on December 7, 2003, that time the people were suffering from hunger, fear, corruption, diseases, unemployment, oppression, exploitation, and terror," Singh said on the occasion of Independence Day celebrations.
Farmers' income
Farmers' income would be doubled by 2025, says Singh
"Today, we make a resolution that when Chhattisgarh observes its silver jubilee of formation in 2025, its GSDP would be doubled. It would be among top five states in terms of per capita income...farmers income would be doubled," Singh said.
"Each citizen would have a right to quality medical facilities, each house will have a tap as well as Internet connection," Singh said.
Naxals' menace
Naxals' menace will soon be wiped out from C'garh: CM
Singh said that the menace of Naxals will soon be wiped out from the state.
"With the Center's support, Chhattisgarh is heading towards a decisive battle against Naxalism. We have made every possible effort to empower the security forces by increasing their number, quality, and assault capabilities," he said.
Singh also briefed about the significant achievements made in the digital sector in the state.