{"id":1287,"date":"2026-01-13T23:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/?p=1287"},"modified":"2026-01-13T23:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:47:56","slug":"cm-vishnu-deo-sai-chairs-high-level-meet-on-bastar-focus-on-naxal-eradication-infra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/?p=1287","title":{"rendered":"CM Vishnu Deo Sai chairs high-level meet on Bastar; focus on Naxal eradication, infra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" data-id=\"1288\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CM-7-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CM-7-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CM-7-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CM-7-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CM-7.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Raipur, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting at Mahanadi Bhavan to fast-track the development of the Naxal-affected Bastar region. The CM declared that the battle against Naxalism has entered a &#8220;decisive phase&#8221; and emphasized that the state\u2019s primary responsibility is to ensure the violent ideology never resurfaces.<br>The Chief Minister announced that a comprehensive three-year action plan for Bastar\u2019s development will be implemented in mission mode. He directed departmental secretaries to conduct regular field visits to the region to monitor the ground-level execution of various welfare schemes. &#8220;Peace is gradually returning to Naxal-affected areas. The double-engine government is committed to connecting Bastar with the mainstream through dialogue and basic amenities,&#8221; the CM said.<br>During the meeting, the Chief Minister underscored the need for rapid expansion of education, health, and communication services in remote areas. He highlighted the success of the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum as indicators of the public&#8217;s desire for peace. He also instructed officials to prioritize surface water supply schemes in fluoride-affected regions and accelerate the installation of mobile towers in the hinterlands.<br>On the tourism front, the CM called for the development of a &#8216;Bastar Tourism Corridor&#8217; and the promotion of homestays to generate local employment. He noted that 32 local youths are currently being trained as guides by IITTM Gwalior to bolster the region&#8217;s tourism potential.<br>The meeting also reviewed the progress of Van Dhan Kendras, PM-SHRI schools, and the implementation of health initiatives like the PM-ABHIM scheme and bike ambulance services. CM Sai directed departments to promptly submit proposals for special central assistance to the Chief Secretary\u2019s office to ensure sustainable growth.<br>The high-level session was attended by Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel, Principal Secretary to the CM Subodh Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretaries Manoj Kumar Pingua and Richa Sharma, along with other senior departmental heads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raipur, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting at Mahanadi Bhavan to fast-track the development of the Naxal-affected Bastar region. 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