On March 30, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development projects worth over ₹33,700 crore in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. These initiatives aim to improve infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and uplift the region, especially for tribal communities. The projects encompass a wide range of sectors including housing, healthcare, education, transportation, energy, and sanitation. In his address, the Prime Minister emphasized the government’s dedication to fulfilling promises, addressing the needs of underprivileged communities, and fostering sustainable development for a brighter future for the people of Chhattisgarh.
Key Highlights of PM’s Bilaspur Visit
Housing for the Poor
- Three lakh families in Chhattisgarh are receiving new homes.
Empowering Women
- Many new homes are registered under women’s names.
Infrastructure Development
- Aimed at improving connectivity with new roads, railways, electricity, and water pipelines.
Focus on Tribal Development
- Special schemes for tribal communities including infrastructure improvements and empowerment initiatives.
Energy Projects
- Focus on renewable energy with solar schemes and gas pipeline infrastructure.
Rail and Road Connectivity
- Several railway and road projects to improve connectivity within Chhattisgarh.
Education Initiatives
- Introduction of new schools and education programs, including medical and engineering studies in Hindi.
Summary of the News
| Sector | Initiative | Value |
| Housing | 3 lakh homes for the poor, especially in tribal areas, with essential amenities like toilets, gas, and electricity. | Part of ₹33,700 crore |
| Education | Over 12,000 new PM Shri Schools, including initiatives for medical and engineering studies in Hindi. | Part of ₹33,700 crore |
| Infrastructure Roads | (NH-930, NH-43) upgraded; 108 km of railway projects; electrification of the entire rail network in Chhattisgarh. | ₹2,690 crore |
| Energy | NTPC’s Sipat Super Thermal Power Project, gas pipelines, and solar energy initiatives like the PM Suryagarh Muft Bijli Scheme. | Part of ₹33,700 crore |
| Tribal Development | ₹80,000 crore invested in tribal areas, including 2,500 km of roads for tribal settlements under PM Janman Yojana. | Part of ₹33,700 crore |
| Health | New health centers in Naxal-affected areas; Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. | Part of ₹33,700 crore |
| Agriculture | Bonuses for paddy farmers, procurement at increased MSP, and infrastructure for agricultural growth. | Part of ₹33,700 crore |
| Clean Energy | Solar power initiatives and energy-efficient projects such as the City Gas Distribution project for cleaner energy in Chhattisgarh. | ₹1,285 crore |
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