AI SummaryChhattisgarh government launched Chiraag Scheme on 24 November 2021 to raise farmer's income. CG Chiraag Scheme, also known as CHIRAAG (Chhattisgarh Inclusive Rural and Accelerated Agriculture Growth), is a World Bank funded project that aims to improve the nutritional intake of villagers and better management of natural resources in tribal areas of the state. This article explains the complete details of the Chhattisgarh Chiraag Scheme.
Chhattisgarh Chiraag Scheme 2026 is still being implemented across the tribal dominated blocks of the state. The project is run by the Department of Agriculture Development and Farmer Welfare and Biotechnology, Government of Chhattisgarh, with support from the World Bank.
What is Chhattisgarh Chiraag Scheme 2026
Chhattisgarh Chiraag Scheme 2026 has been launched to fulfill the following objectives:-
- Create income generation opportunities for farmers
- Make sure nutritious food is available in villages
- Promote advanced agricultural practices as per the climatic conditions of the concerned region
- Develop a methodology for better management of natural resources
- Encourage value addition to agriculture produce so that farmers may fetch good profit
District Wise Implementation of Chiraag Scheme
CHIRAAG project is implemented across 25 tribal dominated development blocks in 14 districts of Chhattisgarh:-
- Bastar
- Bijapur
- Dantewada
- Kanker
- Kondagaon
- Narayanpur
- Sukma
- Mungeli
- Baloda Bazar
- Balrampur
- Jashpur
- Koriya
- Surajpur
- Surguja
Highlights of Chhattisgarh Chiraag Scheme
Chhattisgarh Chiraag Scheme is a large project that works on improving the income and nutrition of tribal families. The project is valued at around USD 227 million, which is about Rs. 1,615 crore. It focuses on integrated agriculture, land and water conservation, horticulture, fisheries, animal husbandry and milk production.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Chhattisgarh Chiraag Scheme (CHIRAAG) |
| Full Name | Chhattisgarh Inclusive Rural and Accelerated Agriculture Growth |
| Launched By | Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel |
| Launch Date | 24 November 2021 |
| Beneficiaries | Farmers in tribal dominated blocks |
| Coverage | 25 blocks in 14 districts |
| Project Value | About Rs. 1,615 crore |
| Funding | World Bank assisted project |
| Implementing Department | Agriculture Development and Farmer Welfare and Biotechnology, Chhattisgarh |
Launch of CG Chiraag Scheme by Former CM Bhupesh Baghel
Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the Chhattisgarh Chiraag Scheme on 24 November 2021 to enhance farmer's income. While launching the Chiraag Scheme, he accused the centre of doing injustice to farmers and not extending support to Chhattisgarh in the procurement of paddy and supplying di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilisers.
The newly launched Chhattisgarh Inclusive Rural and Accelerated Agriculture Growth (CHIRAAG) project was announced with an outlay of Rs. 1,735 crore at the time of launch. The project is now being implemented with World Bank support and continues to run in the tribal areas of the state.
Chief Minister Speech While Launching CG Chiraag Yojana
Former CM Bhupesh Baghel started CG Chiraag Scheme to improve the nutritional intake of villagers and better management of natural resources in tribal areas of the state. He said that "When we procured paddy at Rs 2,500 per quintal (in the Kharif season 2018-19) from farmers, the Centre had problems with it. They (Centre) said not a single rupee more than the support price can be given for paddy. Even now they have been creating hindrances (in paddy procurement) by saying, you (the state government) cannot give bonus, usna (par-boiled) rice will not be accepted (in the central pool) and you will not get jute gunny bags," he claimed.
The CM said the government is procuring paddy at the minimum support price and giving the input subsidy of Rs 9,000 (per acre). "Sadly that the Central government does not cooperate. Now the situation is going to get worse as DAP fertilizers are not being made available by the Centre. Not only our state but the BJP-ruled states are also facing this shortage. But by the grace of Chhattisgarh Mahtari (mother) and Gau (cow) mata, our government had launched 'Godhan Nyay Yojna' last year under which around 12 lakh quintals of vermin-compost has been produced (from dung) in the last one year," he said.
Baghel said the unavailability of DAP fertilizers will not affect the agricultural production in the state as the government can use vermin-compost or super-compost in its place. He highlighted various schemes of the state government related to nutrition, health and education in tribal areas.
Under Chhattisgarh Chiraag Scheme 2026, activities like integrated agriculture, land and water conservation, agriculture and horticulture development, fisheries and animal husbandry and milk production are taken up. Besides, local youth are given training in sales and marketing and apprised with the latest farming techniques. They are also trained and encouraged to launch startups, which helps in making tribal society self-reliant.
Official Website and Documents
For official details of the CHIRAAG project, eligible people can check the Chhattisgarh agriculture department portal at agriportal.cg.nic.in. The project notification and guidelines are available on the same portal.
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