He was addressing the general convention and oath-taking ceremony of Kosariya Marar (Patel) Samaj in village Karp in Kanker district.
He said development work was being undertaken in the district after foundation stone laying for 95 different works at a cost of Rs 143.92 crore.
He said schools and colleges including medical colleges have been opened. The first hostel for Other Backward Class (OBC) in the state was opened in Knaker having 50 seats for girls. Work was in progress for opening more such hostels in division headquarters and bigger districts.