New Delhi: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to discuss the state’s development agenda in detail.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister presented the master plan for Bastar’s development, outlining the strategy to transform the Maoist-affected areas into hubs of infrastructure, industries, and tourism.
The Prime Minister responded positively to the proposal and assured full support from the Union Government.
CM Sai informed the Prime Minister that naxalism in Chhattisgarh is in its final phase. With coordinated security forces’ strategies and public participation, significant transformation has been achieved in affected regions.
The joint efforts of the police and central forces have brought development to several Maoist strongholds, strengthening public trust in government initiatives.
The state government is now focused on positioning Bastar as a new industrial and economic centre, creating employment opportunities and improving the living standards of tribal communities.
During the meeting, CM Sai also discussed the state’s new industrial policy and the growing interest of investors. He highlighted that to facilitate investment, the government has implemented single-window clearance, tax incentives, and business-friendly policies, attracting major companies to Chhattisgarh.
आज संसद भवन में देश के यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी से आत्मीय मुलाकात की। आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री जी का शॉल और प्रतीक चिन्ह भेंट कर अभिनंदन किया।
प्रधानमंत्री जी से छत्तीसगढ़ के विकास और नई औद्योगिक विकास नीति के संबंध में विस्तृत चर्चा हुई, साथ ही बस्तर के विकास का… pic.twitter.com/a7YaPLaGQi
— Vishnu Deo Sai (@vishnudsai) March 18, 2025
The Chief Minister emphasized women’s empowerment and rural development as the government’s top priorities. He stated that significant efforts are being made to promote self-employment initiatives, enabling rural women to become financially independent.
As part of this initiative, self-help groups (SHGs) are being strengthened to provide women with sustainable economic opportunities.
CM Sai also briefed the Prime Minister on the state government’s initiatives to empower rural women in Bastar. He shared that thousands of women have gained financial independence and employment opportunities through SHGs focused on minor forest produce, organic farming, handloom, bamboo-based industries, and handicrafts.
Additionally, efforts are underway to connect Bastar’s women with production and marketing networks through startups and small-scale industries, enabling them to contribute to the state’s economic growth.
During the meeting, CM Sai shared details about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Chhattisgarh on March 30. The visit will include the inauguration of several key development projects across the state.
The Chief Minister also discussed preparations for the visit and updated the Prime Minister on the progress of various development initiatives in Chhattisgarh.
Earlier on Monday CM Sai also met with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the latter’s residence in the capital city. Taking to X the CM informed that there was a detailed discussion on completely eradicating Maoism along accelerating the development of Bastar and promoting tourism and economic activities.
आज नई दिल्ली में केंद्रीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री अमित शाह जी से उनके निवास पर मुलाकात की।
बैठक में नक्सलवाद को पूरी तरह खत्म करने, बस्तर के विकास को तेज करने और पर्यटन व आर्थिक गतिविधियों को बढ़ावा देने पर विस्तार से चर्चा हुई।
आदरणीय श्री अमित शाह जी को अवगत कराया कि… pic.twitter.com/9ims3vSbRe
— Vishnu Deo Sai (@vishnudsai) March 17, 2025
He further informed that the hold of the Maoist outfit has weakened due to the joint efforts of the Union and the state government and the war against Maoism is in its last stages in the state.
(With inputs from ANI)
