Chief Minister Attends Oath-Taking Ceremony of Newly Constituted Shivanandanpur Nagar Panchayat
Raipur, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Chairperson and Councillors of the newly constituted Shivanandanpur Nagar Panchayat during his visit to Surajpur district on 17 June. Congratulating Nagar Panchayat Chairperson Shri Ritesh Jaiswal and all newly elected public representatives, the Chief Minister called upon them to work with dedication and commitment towards public service and development.
On the occasion, Chief Minister Shri Sai announced the construction of a well-equipped Mangal Bhawan in Ward No. 06 of Shivanandanpur Nagar Panchayat. Citizens present at the event expressed their gratitude and welcomed the announcement enthusiastically.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that granting Nagar Panchayat status to Shivanandanpur fulfils a long-standing aspiration of the region. He stated that the move will pave the way for planned urban development and ensure better civic infrastructure and public amenities for residents. He added that the people have elected their representatives with trust and confidence, and living up to that trust is now their greatest responsibility.
He urged the newly elected representatives to work sincerely towards improving electricity, drinking water, roads, sanitation and other basic public services. He said the State Government remains committed to ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach the last person in society. Public representatives should act as a bridge between the government and the people and play a leading role in the effective implementation of welfare programmes.
He appealed to citizens to make the most of government schemes and remain aware of their rights and entitlements. He said that people can register their grievances and concerns through the Chief Minister Helpline and Chief Minister Call Centre. The government is committed to ensuring the timely and effective resolution of public issues.
Addressing the gathering, Agriculture Minister Shri Ramvichar Netam said that the formation of Shivanandanpur Nagar Panchayat will provide a new direction to the region’s overall development. He stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, a new chapter of development will be written in Shivanandanpur. He also urged the newly elected representatives to fulfil public expectations and work sincerely for the area’s progress.
Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade said that Shivanandanpur received Nagar Panchayat status due to the efforts and visionary leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai. She described it as a historic step towards regional development that will provide better urban facilities and accelerate development activities. She expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for the initiative.
Chief Minister Reviews Departmental Stalls
Following the oath-taking ceremony, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, along with members of the Cabinet, visited exhibition and awareness stalls set up by various government departments.
At the Social Welfare Department stall, he provided tricycles to two specially-abled beneficiaries. He also handed over keys to newly constructed houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to three beneficiaries.