Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Chhattisgarh celebrates 80th I-Day; CM hails Naxal-free Bastar progress
Chhattisgarh celebrated 80 years of India's Independence Day in the city of Raipur.
The Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, raised the flag and watched a parade of soldiers and police.
He said the fight against a dangerous group called Naxals has become very successful.
Places like Bastar that were once full of fear are now peaceful and developing.
The government has brought many new programs to help people in these areas.
More than 39 lakh people have received benefits from things like new schools and health services.
Farmers are getting help to grow and sell their crops at better prices.
Many new houses and toilets for school girls are also being built.
The state is even starting a big project called the AI Mission to get ready for the future.
All these plans are to make life better and safer for the people of Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh celebrated the 80th Independence Day in Raipur, where Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unfurled the National Flag at the Police Parade Ground and took the salute of the march-past.
CM Sai credited the firm resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the historic success against Naxalism, saying Maoist-affected Bastar now celebrates freedom through Tiranga Yatras.
Through 'Niyad Nella Naar 2.0' and the 'Bastar Munne Abhiyan', 31 schemes and 14 community facilities have reached more than 39 lakh people, and health profiles of over 34 lakh people have been prepared under 'Mukhyamantri Swasth Bastar Abhiyan'.
A ₹4,824 crore livelihood upgradation scheme aims to raise incomes of nearly 10 lakh families, and irrigation projects worth over ₹11,000 crore have been approved, including the Sikas-Kodar canal linking project.
CM Sai announced a ₹500 crore State AI Mission and the 'Meri Beti-Mera Abhiman' campaign to build toilets for girls in 6,671 government schools.
- Who
- Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, who credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the success against Naxalism.
- What
- The 80th Independence Day celebrations in Chhattisgarh, including a flag unfurling, march-past, and announcements of development initiatives for Bastar.
- When
- Saturday, on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
- Where
- Raipur, at the Police Parade Ground, with reference to Bastar and districts like Jagdalpur, Orchha and Jagargunda in Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- To mark Independence Day and highlight the state government's peace, trust and development push in formerly Maoist-affected Bastar.
Security and counter-insurgency emphasis
Development and welfare emphasis
Progress against Naxalism
Security and counter-insurgency emphasis
The success against Naxalism is attributed to the firm resolve of PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, with violence-hit Bastar now peaceful.
Development and welfare emphasis
The focus is on how development schemes like Niyad Nella Naar 2.0 and Bastar Munne Abhiyan are delivering services to over 39 lakh people in former Maoist areas.
Priorities for Bastar
Security and counter-insurgency emphasis
Security camps and security personnel remain central, with the CM taking the salute of the march-past to boost morale of security forces.
Development and welfare emphasis
Security camps are now transforming into centres of service and development, with roads, power, transport and communication networks being strengthened.
Role of central leadership
Security and counter-insurgency emphasis
The 'double-engine government' and central leadership are credited for the region's changing identity and all-round progress.
Development and welfare emphasis
State-level welfare measures such as paddy procurement at ₹3,100 per quintal, housing, and women-focused schemes are highlighted as drivers of change.
- Event
- 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Location
- Police Parade Ground, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Chief Minister
- Vishnu Deo Sai
- Livelihood scheme value
- ₹4,824 crore to benefit nearly 10 lakh families
- Irrigation projects approved
- Over ₹11,000 crore, including the Sikas-Kodar canal linking project
- Mahtari Vandan Yojana transfers
- ₹19,444 crore transferred to women's accounts
- Houses sanctioned
- 24.50 lakh houses, average 1,600 built daily
- State AI Mission
- ₹500 crore