Military officers met with the Chief Minister, describing their Chhattisgarh visit as unforgettable.
From Naxal eradication to smart cities, officials learned about Chhattisgarh’s development journey.
Officials were impressed by Chhattisgarh’s cultural heritage and welfare schemes.
Raipur, February 7, 2025/ Chhattisgarh is a very beautiful state, and its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and rich biodiversity give it a special identity. Today, a delegation of 18 military and civil service officers from the National Defence College met with Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai at his residence after their Chhattisgarh visit, sharing their experiences and making these statements. The Chief Minister discussed their Chhattisgarh visit with all the military officers with keen interest.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai warmly welcomed all the officers and discussed in detail the state’s geographical features, cultural heritage, and development journey. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Chhattisgarh is unique not only geographically but also culturally and historically. 44 percent of the state’s land is forested, and the rich cultural traditions of the tribal communities are an integral part of our heritage. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the beauty of Chhattisgarh is unparalleled. The journey you have undertaken is not just an experience of natural scenery, but also a journey connected to a vibrant culture and history. This experience will always be etched in your memories.
The Chief Minister gave detailed information about the efforts being made regarding Naxal eradication in Chhattisgarh, stating that Chhattisgarh has achieved remarkable success in the direction of Naxal eradication. We are addressing this problem not only from a security perspective but also through education, infrastructure, and economic opportunities. He also said that in Chhattisgarh, we have paid equal attention to the upliftment of rural and tribal communities along with industrial and urban development. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that our government’s endeavor is that Chhattisgarh should become an example of self-reliance, innovation, and an excellent governance system. Your visit provides an opportunity to view our efforts from a national and global perspective.
The National Defence College officers told the Chief Minister that during their stay, they observed IIM Raipur, the Integrated Command Control Center, greenfield city, and smart city projects. In addition, they discussed law and order and the Naxal eradication campaign with the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police. The officers visited Sirpur, Education City Dantewada, Kanker Wood Art Center, Jungle Warfare College, Kondagaon’s Tatamari and Shilpgram, Badal Academy, and Chitrakot Waterfall.
Admiral Sandeep Singh Sandhu, who led the delegation, said that the National Defence College conducts a one-year course annually, training army, civil service, and international defense officers on strategic issues. This year, 124 officers are participating in this course, of whom 13 Indian and 5 officers from other countries have come on a visit to understand the cultural and administrative structure of Chhattisgarh.
On this occasion, Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Shri Subodh Singh, Additional Director General of Police Shri Vivekananda Sinha, Chief Minister’s Secretary Shri Rahul Bhagat, Shri P. Dayanand, and Dr. Basavaraju S were present. The National Defence College officers included Brigadier Amitoj Singh, Shri Sandeep Kumar Mishra, Commodore Karthik Murti, Brigadier Anirudh Singh Kanwar, Air Commodore Shekhar Yadav, Brigadier Gurpreet Singh Mann, Brigadier Rajnish Mohan, Captain M. V. Orpe, along with officers from Sri Lanka, Morocco, Nigeria, Nepal, and the UAE.