Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi pens a heartfelt letter to Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai on Chhattisgarh Foundation Day, extends greetings to the people of the state

Prime Minister recalls his deep association with Chhattisgarh, shares experiences of his journeys from Surguja to Bastar

Decisive success against Naxalism is ushering in a new atmosphere of peace, trust and development in Chhattisgarh: Prime Minister Shri Modi

Efforts of the double-engine government are bringing positive changes in the lives of the underprivileged, farmers, women, youth and tribal communities

Expansion of modern infrastructure, railways, roads and air connectivity is giving fresh momentum to Chhattisgarh’s development journey

‘Anjor Vision’ is giving a new direction to the resolve of building a developed Chhattisgarh and a developed India: Prime Minister

Raipur, November 1, 2026/ Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has penned a heartfelt letter to Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai on the occasion of Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day, extending his warm greetings and best wishes to all the people of the state. In his letter, the Prime Minister has recalled his decades-old personal association with Chhattisgarh, its rich cultural heritage, the decisive success achieved against Naxalism and the far-reaching changes taking place in development and public welfare. He has expressed confidence that Chhattisgarh will play an important role in the making of a developed India in the years ahead.

Chhattisgarh’s aspirations realised under the visionary leadership of Atal Ji

In his letter, Prime Minister Shri Modi has recalled Bharat Ratna and revered former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, saying that Chhattisgarh was formed 26 years ago under his visionary leadership. This historic decision fulfilled the long-standing aspirations of lakhs of people and set the state on a new path of development.

Recounting his personal association with Chhattisgarh, the Prime Minister has said that he has shared a special bond with the state since his days in the organisation. He had the opportunity to visit the region several times, even when it was part of undivided Madhya Pradesh. During his journeys from the forested regions of Surguja to the sacred land of Bastar, he experienced and understood Chhattisgarh’s culture and way of life at close quarters.

He has noted that the simplicity, warmth, hard work and vibrant cultural traditions of the people of Chhattisgarh have always inspired him. The Prime Minister has also recalled his visit to the state last year on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee and the inauguration of the new Legislative Assembly building.

Areas once part of the Naxal Red Corridor are now emerging as new centres of peace and development

Prime Minister Shri Modi has described the success achieved against Naxalism in Chhattisgarh as an important turning point in the state’s development journey. He has said that areas once identified as part of the Naxal Red Corridor are now emerging as new centres of peace, trust and development.

The Prime Minister has said that Naxalism remained one of the biggest obstacles to the state’s development for a long time, but decisive success has now been achieved in eliminating it. This has created a new environment for development in the state and is giving fresh momentum to the expansion of connectivity and modern infrastructure.

Referring particularly to the historic transformation in Bastar, he has said that the resolve to free the region from Maoist terror has been fulfilled through the courage of security forces and the cooperation of local people. Events such as the Bastar Olympics are emerging as symbols of this transformation.

The Prime Minister has noted that initiatives such as Niyad Nella Nar, the Aajeevika Unnayan Yojana and Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bastar are connecting local residents with basic facilities and new development opportunities. He has expressed pride in Bastar’s progress along a new path of peace, good governance and prosperity.

Prime Minister Shri Modi has described the expansion of connectivity as a major achievement in Chhattisgarh’s development. Recalling the situation 25 years ago, he has said that there used to be only one flight a day between Delhi and Raipur, whereas the state now has a network of four modern airports.

He has stated that railway projects worth more than Rs 51,000 crore are currently underway in Chhattisgarh. Modern train services, including Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat, have also been introduced.

The Prime Minister has said that the expansion of road infrastructure has reduced travel time between Raipur and Bilaspur by nearly half. Expressways under construction, connecting the state with major economic centres such as Visakhapatnam and Ranchi-Dhanbad, will give a further boost to connectivity, industry and employment opportunities in the coming years.

Message of ‘Manakhe-Manakhe Ek Samaan’ forms the foundation of the double-engine government’s policies

Referring to the message of Sant Guru Ghasidas Ji, ‘Manakhe-Manakhe Ek Samaan’, Prime Minister Shri Modi has said that it forms the very foundation of the double-engine government’s policies. Guided by this principle and the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, the government is committed to the progress of every section of society.

He has said that initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan are extending pucca houses, roads, electricity, safe drinking water, education and better healthcare facilities to remote tribal regions. These efforts are helping a large section of the state’s population move out of poverty.

Free foodgrains for 73 lakh families; more than 22 lakh pucca houses constructed

Highlighting the achievements of public welfare schemes in his letter, Prime Minister Shri Modi has said that 73 lakh needy families in Chhattisgarh are receiving free foodgrains through the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana and state government schemes.

Construction of more than 22 lakh pucca houses has been completed in rural and urban areas. Tap water connections have reached more than 41 lakh rural households, while nearly 40 lakh families have received LPG connections. Health protection is being provided to citizens through approximately 2.5 crore Ayushman cards.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has noted that the benefits of these schemes are reaching needy families with complete transparency. Improving the quality of life of every family in the state remains the central objective of the double-engine government.

More than 25 lakh farmers receiving better prices for their produce, strengthening the rural economy

Highlighting the important contribution of agriculture to Chhattisgarh’s economy, Prime Minister Shri Modi has said that the state’s robust paddy procurement system is ensuring better prices for the produce of more than 25 lakh farmers. This is strengthening farmers’ prosperity as well as the rural economy.

Referring to the positive changes in aspirational regions such as Dantewada following the decline of Maoist violence, he has said that initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana are further strengthening agriculture in these areas.

New opportunities in higher education and skill development for youth

The Prime Minister has described the youth of Chhattisgarh as the state’s greatest asset. He has said that prestigious institutions such as AIIMS, IIT, IIIT, IIM and NIFT are giving a new direction to the future of young people in the state.

Special emphasis is being placed on skill development through PM-SETU and the Prime Minister Internship Scheme. In line with the National Education Policy, arrangements are also being made for primary education in local languages and dialects, including Chhattisgarhi, Gondi, Halbi and Surgujia.

Mahtari Vandan Yojana providing financial support to women

Prime Minister Shri Modi has highlighted the important role of women in the state’s development and said that the double-engine government is working with commitment towards women’s empowerment.

Referring particularly to the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, he has said that monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 is being transferred to the bank accounts of more than 68 lakh beneficiaries. This is strengthening their financial position and increasing their participation in family and social life.

Chhattisgarh emerging as a major centre for innovation and technology

Expressing happiness over Nava Raipur’s emergence as a modern city, the Prime Minister has said that projects related to emerging technologies are being advanced in line with the India AI Mission and the Semiconductor Mission.

He has said that new development opportunities are being explored in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, IT, power, aluminium and steel. The All India Steel Conclave 2.0 and the Green Steel and Mining Summit held in Nava Raipur have given Chhattisgarh a new identity in the country’s steel sector.

The Prime Minister has said that the state’s natural resources and the capabilities of its talented youth are creating new pathways for progress.

Chhattisgarh’s cultural heritage is an invaluable national treasure

Referring to the state’s rich cultural heritage, Prime Minister Shri Modi has said that Chhattisgarh is the ‘Nanihal’ of Prabhu Shri Ram and the sacred birthplace of Sant Guru Ghasidas Ji. The egalitarian philosophy of the Kabir Panth also has a deep-rooted presence in the state.

Describing the Pandavani art of Padma Vibhushan awardee Teejan Bai as an invaluable treasure of Chhattisgarh, he has said that the state’s folk arts, languages and tribal traditions enrich India’s cultural diversity. Chhattisgarh is preserving this glorious heritage while moving forward on the path of development.

Chhattisgarh will play an important role in building a developed India

Concluding his letter, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed confidence in the bright future of Chhattisgarh. He has said that the state will play an important role in the making of a developed India.

The Prime Minister has specifically noted that the Chhattisgarh government’s vision document, ‘Anjor Vision’, is giving a new direction to the resolve of building a developed Chhattisgarh as part of the larger goal of a developed India.

He has expressed confidence that the state’s development journey will gather greater momentum in the years ahead and that Chhattisgarh will continue to bring pride to Maa Bharati and Chhattisgarh Mahtari through its achievements.

At the end of his letter, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has once again extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes on State Foundation Day to Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and all the people of Chhattisgarh.