Raipur, July 27, 2025/Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai today collectively listened to the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program broadcast by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Chief Minister’s residence in the capital Raipur. On this occasion, Shri Vikas Markam, Shri Naveen Markandey, Shri Amit Chimnani, Smt. Harshita Pandey, Shri Amit Sahu and many dignitaries were present.
Reacting to the 124th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is not only a powerful medium of public dialogue, but it also brings forth innovations, public efforts and inspiring stories from across the country, filling people with new energy.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that today is a day of special pride for Chhattisgarh, because Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself mentioned the innovation done by the Matrishakti in the field of cleanliness in Nagar Panchayat Bilha of Bilaspur district in his program. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that the women of Bilha were given training in waste management and they together changed the picture of the city. This mention is a matter of pride and inspiration for all of us Chhattisgarh residents. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that
The women of Bilha have shown that when determination and cooperation are together, no change is impossible. This example of cleanliness has made Chhattisgarh proud in the whole country. The women of Bilha have made it the cleanest city in the country with their determination.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the innovation done by the Matrishakti of Chhattisgarh in the field of cleanliness has been specially highlighted today in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ by the country’s successful Prime Minister. This shows that cleanliness is not just a government program, but a powerful public movement that is built through social awareness and the active participation of women.
The Chief Minister informed that 7 cities of Chhattisgarh have been honored at the national level by the Honorable President under the Swachh Bharat Mission, which include Nagar Panchayat Bilha and other urban bodies. Congratulating the public representatives of urban bodies, corporation commissioners, CMOs, Swachhta didis and sanitation workers, he said that this is the result of everyone’s dedication and hard work that Chhattisgarh is being honored on national platforms.
Chief Minister Shri Sai also informed that during his recent visit to Jashpur district, he came to know that all the five urban bodies of the district have made an unprecedented leap in the cleanliness ranking. The Chief Minister said that two days ago, he himself honored the Swachhta didis and workers in Jashpur for this excellent performance.
The Chief Minister said that a positive environment has been created in Chhattisgarh in the field of cleanliness and the result of the sincerity and determination with which our government has implemented the Swachh Bharat Mission is in front of the country today.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has become a national campaign that is changing ordinary stories from every corner of the country into extraordinary inspiration, which is a living proof of the vibrancy of India’s democracy.