Small enterprises and self-employment endeavours started in rural areas with government backing have created a new era of self-reliance in Chhattisgarh.

He interacted with students of Swami Atmanand English Medium School, beneficiaries of Godhan Nyay Yojana and Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, members of Women and beneficiaries of various other schemes.

The Chief Minister announced that Cooperative Bank will open a branch at Odgi and Latori area in Surajpur district and a bridge will be built across Banki river on the Sarhari-Singhra-Charampur road.