Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI:PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on March 30 launched projects worth Rs 33,700 crore in Chhattisgarh. Addressing a public meeting in Bilaspur, PM Modi said that these initiatives will create thousands of jobs and accelerate state’s economic development.
The Mohbhattha region marked by the unrest and turmoil of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) for years, is now witnessing a profound transformation, he said.
The Prime Minister emphasised that the projects are aligned with the Centre Government’s broader agenda of infrastructure expansion, housing, education, and rural empowerment.
PM Modi said the launch of projects reinforces the Central Government’s commitment to accelerating Chhattisgarh’s growth, positioning the state as a key beneficiary of national development initiatives.
The projects unveiled by the Prime Minister include three lakh new houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, 130 PM-SHRI schools equipped with smart classrooms and modern laboratories, a 540-km petroleum pipeline to enhance regional energy security, and an extensive network of rural roads aimed at improving connectivity in Maoist-affected areas.
PM Modi stated that his government is ensuring that every family in Chhattisgarh, especially in tribal regions, has access to quality education, modern infrastructure, and better livelihood opportunities.
He said these projects are part of a larger effort to integrate Chhattisgarh into India’s economic mainstream, reducing its historical dependence on mining and agriculture by fostering industrial and educational hubs.
Taking aim at the Opposition, PM Modi accused the Congress of failing Chhattisgarh’s youth through recruitment scams, misgovernance, and stalled development projects.
He alleged under the Congress rule, corruption was rampant, recruitment exams were marred by paper leaks, and government funds meant for the poor were misused.
Speaking at a public gathering in Mohbhattha village, Bilaspur district, PM Modi criticised the Congress for policies he claimed had stifled development and fostered an environment where LWE thrived.
Once plagued by the shadows of LWE, the state now embraces progress through sweeping initiatives across housing, infrastructure, energy, education, and connectivity.