AI SummaryChhattisgarh government launched Mukhyamantri Chhattisgarh Parv Samman Nidhi Yojana for non-scheduled areas of the state. This scheme works on the lines of Mukhyamantri Adivasi Parab Samman Nidhi Yojana. Under it, each gram panchayat gets Rs 10,000 in two installments to support local festivals and cultural traditions.
Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched this scheme in a virtual program at his residence office on 20 April 2023. The scheme covers 61 development block community areas and 6,111 gram panchayats. Gram Panchayats are the primary unit of this scheme.
About Mukhyamantri Chhattisgarh Parv Samman Nidhi Yojana 2026
Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched Mukhyamantri Chhattisgarh Parv Samman Nidhi Yojana in a virtual program organized at his residence office on 20 April 2023. The scheme runs in 61 development block community areas and 6,111 gram panchayats. Gram Panchayats are the primary unit of this scheme. To commemorate local festivals, each gram panchayat receives Rs 10,000 in two installments under this scheme.
Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel released a total of Rs 3,05,55,000 to 6,111 gram panchayats covered by this plan, with each receiving Rs 5,000. Along with this, he also released a total of Rs 1,89,65,000 to 3,793 gram panchayats of 14 districts of the Scheduled Area under Mukhyamantri Adivasi Parv Samman Nidhi.
Note that Former Chief Minister Baghel, while launching Mukhyamantri Adivasi Parav Samman Nidhi Yojana at the Bharose ka Sammelan in Bastar on April 13, distributed Rs 5,000 grants to each of the division's 1,840 gram panchayats. On this occasion, he stated that the work of maintaining Chhattisgarh's culture and traditions is important to the state's development.
Overview of Mukhyamantri Chhattisgarh Parv Samman Nidhi Yojana
| Name of Scheme | Mukhyamantri Chhattisgarh Parv Samman Nidhi Yojana |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| Objective | To provide financial support to gram panchayats to commemorate local festivals |
| Launched by | Former CM Bhupesh Baghel |
| Assistance Amount | Rs 10,000 (in 2 equal installments of Rs 5,000 each) |
| 1st Phase Launch Date | 20 April 2023 |
| Number of Gram Panchayats Included in 1st Phase | 6,111 |
| Sum Transferred in 1st Phase | Rs 3,05,55,000 to 6,111 gram panchayats (Rs 5,000 to each GP) |
While launching the scheme, the Chief Minister also said "Teeja, Hareli, Bhaktin Maa Karma Jayanti, Maa Shakambhari Jayanti (Chherchera), Chhath, and World Tribal Day are all public holidays in the state. The state administration believes that through Teej festivals, the youth of today should be imbued with traditional values and feel proud of their culture. This is why we organize activities such as the National Tribal Dance Festival, Youth Festival, Chhattisgarh Olympics, and Basi-Tihar. Devgudi and Ghotul development work is also being done to preserve and promote folk culture".
Source / Reference link: Drishti IAS - Chief Minister Chhattisgarh Parv Samman Nidhi Scheme