CHHATTISGARH BUDGET
Brands need to shift to ‘Bharat-first’ strategy as digital usage grows
To effectively connect with rural customers, brands should embrace a 'Bharat-first' advertising philosophy. Digital channels are increasingly shaping the shopping behaviors of younger rural populations, with influencer marketing playing a pivotal role, particularly among female consumers. The integration of AI features alongside social media enhances the flow of product knowledge in these areas.
After 79 years, Railways reaches this remote town for the first time since Independence; Rs 1,628 crore line opens, two new trains flagged off
Indian Railways has connected Chhattisgarh’s Rowghat to the national rail network for the first time since Independence, with the inauguration of the Tadoki-Rowghat railway line. The 17.5-km stretch completes the 95-km Dalli-Rajhara-Rowghat project. Two new passenger services, Rowghat-Raipur and Raipur-Kurud, were also flagged off, improving regional connectivity and access to industrial and economic opportunities.
High-voltage reality: ‘Data hubs need stable grids more than sops’
As states roll out the red carpet to attract private investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, delivering uninterrupted power to project sites from day one would be crucial for their success, they said.
Train passengers could be the biggest beneficiaries: India completes 2,843-km Dedicated Freight Corridor; how shifting goods trains to separate tracks could change rail travel
India’s Dedicated Freight Corridor network, spanning 2,843 km, is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure development. The network is designed to ease congestion on existing railway lines, enabling freight trains to operate with greater speed and reliability. The DFC is expected to improve India’s logistics efficiency, strengthen competitiveness and encourage a shift in freight transportation from roads to railways.
Govt floats fresh IT tenders at higher prices
Government departments are revising IT hardware tenders with higher pricing. Many previous tenders lapsed as brands refused outdated price bids. Some state governments have now floated fresh tenders reflecting updated costs. Manufacturers faced penalties for defaulting on earlier fixed-price government orders. Decision-makers now accept current market prices for IT hardware procurement.
Toxic advance booking collections day 1: Yash’s upcoming comeback gangster film earns Rs 21.98 crore so far
Yash’s much-hyped upcoming movie Toxic is gearing up to be a breakout box-office success. As per reports, the film’s advance booking has sold more than 2.7 lakh tickets in just 24 hours. The movie is reportedly set in Goa and boasts of a huge success, comprising Yash and other big names like Kiara Advani and Nayanthara.
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Chhattisgarh Budget FY27 at Rs 1.72 lakh crore; govt announces new scheme for girls
Chhattisgarh's Finance Minister OP Choudhary unveiled a Rs 1.72 lakh crore budget for 2026-27. The budget prioritizes inclusive growth, infrastructure development, and investment. Key initiatives include the Rani Durgavati Scheme for girls and significant allocations for barrages, education cities, and medical colleges. The plan aims to boost employment and accelerate the state's development journey.
In ChatGPT era, a 100-page handwritten Budget by Chhattisgarh FM OP Choudhary
Chhattisgarh's Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented a 100-page handwritten budget in Hindi, emphasizing personal dedication and transparency. The budget, aimed at rapid economic advancement, focused on infrastructure, technology, and industrial growth, particularly in Bastar. Choudhary's attachment to the process highlighted his commitment to the state's finances and his hands-on approach to governance.
Chhattisgarh Budget's focus is infra growth in Bastar areas
Chhattisgarh's ₹1.65-lakh crore budget focuses on infrastructure in Maoist-affected Bastar, reducing VAT on petrol, and creating a pension fund for government employees. The formation of a special operation group to combat Maoism, 3,200 new police posts, and increased capital expenditure for essential infrastructure highlight the government's development plans.
Special focus on development of Naxal-hit Bastar in Chhattisgarh budget
Chhattisgarh's 2025-26 budget emphasizes the development of Naxal-affected Bastar by enhancing infrastructure, security, and tourism. The government plans to establish a Special Operations Group, increase police presence, build new facilities, and initiate various socio-economic projects to transform the region and boost state revenue growth.
PM lays foundation stone for redevelopment of 21 train stations in Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for railway projects, including the redevelopment of 21 stations in Chhattisgarh. The Railway Budget has allocated over Rs 6,896 crore to Chhattisgarh, with plans to make Durg and Raipur stations world-class. Chhattisgarh's rail network has been 100% electrified.
Chhattisgarh has set target to double state GDP in 5 years: FM Choudhary
Through its annual budget, Chhattisgarh has laid the foundation of this new era with a focus on the prosperity of GYAN, stimulating infrastructural growth by increasing capital expenditure, and employment and livelihood promotion for youths of the state, Finance Minister O P Choudhary said.
In poll year, Chhattisgarh government announces Rs 2,500 monthly allowance to unemployed youth in Budget
The monthly honorarium of anganwadi workers and sahayika (assistants) will be increased from Rs 6,500 to Rs 10,000 and from Rs 3,250 to Rs 5,000, respectively, he said.
'Nirmam' budget lacks provisions to double income of farmers, create job opportunities: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel
Before selling airports, Baghel said, the facilities were revamped and renovated, spending hundreds of crores of rupees. "Are they thinking to do the same with railways that revamp it and then sell it to private hands?" he asked. The CM also dubbed the Union Budget as disappointing for Chhattisgarh saying that the state was expecting to get new trains from Ambikapur and Jagdalpur but no provision has been made in this connection.
View: Directionless budget, nothing for salaried and middle class, just empty promises
The FM did not utter a word on how the income of farmers doubled in the last few years? What is the progress on the development of 100 smart cities?
Raman Singh government diverted welfare funds to Ujjwala
Chhattisgarh government’s records reveal that the Raman Singh-led BJP government had made a budget provision of Rs 55 crore for theUjjwala scheme.
Chhattisgarh CM presents budget of Rs 83,179 crore for 2018-19
To encourage agricultural graduates to become entrepreneurs, a new scheme called "Chalo Gaun Ki Or" will be implemented for which a provision of Rs 1 crore had been made.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh invites suggestions from opposition and industry ahead of Budget
The CM has started taking ideas and suggestions from MPs and MLAs of the state before giving final touch to the budget 2016-17, he added.
Youth, infrastructure and industry main focus of Chhattisgarh Budget
Chief Minister Raman Singh, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the Budget which seeks to give a push to `Make in India' campaign.
Chhattisgarh government seeks public suggestions for state budget
Raman Singh has invited suggestions from people for the state government's budget 2015-16, to be tabled in the Assembly on March 13.
Railway Budget: Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh welcomes "out-of-box" budget
Singh today hailed budget as 'out-of-box' and said the provision of cargo centres for farmers will beneficial for the agrarian states like Chhattisgarh.
Chief Minister Raman Singh welcomes proposal to set up IIT in Chhattisgarh
"This is the best and the most balanced budget that could have been designed to strengthen the country's economy," Raman Singh said.
Chhattisgarh budget offers tax reliefs for home-grown small scale industries
While presenting a Rs 54,710 crore budget for 2014-15, Raman Singh announced reduction of Central Sales Tax from 2% to 1% on goods manufactured by small and medium scale iron and steel industries.
14 bills passed in Budget session of Chhattisgarh Assembly
The Budget session of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly ended here today with 14 bills being passed during the period.
Chhattisgarh's budget gives priority to agriculture
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh today presented a Rs 44,169 crore budget for the fiscal year 2013-14 in the Assembly.
NMDC to spend Rs 3,513 crore on Chhattisgarh steel plant in FY'13
NMDC plans to invest Rs 3,513 crore on its upcoming 3 million tonnes per annum capacity steel plant at Nagarnar in Chhattisgarh.
Demystifying the budget: MP, Gujarat score highest
In the national capital Delhi, and in 28 state capitals across the country, hundreds of government employees, officials and ministers have been burning the midnight oil to prepare the central and state governments' budgets.
Chhattisgarh announces sops, freebies in budget
Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh, who presented the state’s budget on Monday, restructured the Chief Minister’s Food Assistance Programme and made 37 lakh Antodays families beneficiaries of Re 1 per kg rice and free iodized salt.
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