Shivraj Singh Chouhan and CM Vishnu Deo Sai review Chhattisgarh's agriculture and rural development
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai reviewed the state's agriculture and rural development schemes at Mahanadi Bhawan, Raipur, on 13 May 2025; Chouhan said the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan would begin on 29 May.
Summary
Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai reviewed the work of the state's Panchayat and Rural Development and Agriculture departments at the Secretariat (Mahanadi Bhawan), Raipur, on 13 May 2025. Chouhan called for linking the Amrit Sarovar scheme with local livelihoods, praised Atal Digital Suvidha Kendras, and said he would consider revising the MGNREGA labour budget as requested by the state. He said the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan would begin on 29 May.
Key facts
- Date/venue
- 13 May 2025, Mahanadi Bhawan, Raipur
- Participants
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan and CM Vishnu Deo Sai
- Points
- Amrit Sarovar linked to livelihoods; Atal Digital Suvidha Kendras; MGNREGA labour budget review
- Announcement
- Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan from 29 May
Practice MCQs 2 questions
During the Chhattisgarh review on 13 May 2025, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan would begin on:
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Correct answer: B — 29 May
Chouhan said the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan would commence from 29 May.
Consider the following statements about the Chhattisgarh review of 13 May 2025: 1. It was held at Mahanadi Bhawan, Raipur. 2. The Union Minister said he would consider revising the state's MGNREGA labour budget as requested. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Agriculture release.