Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on coming Tuesday inaugurate Chhattisgarh's 16th foundation day celebrations in Naya Raipur, the upcoming new capital of the state. <br/><br/>Chief Minister Raman Singh said in a statement in Raipur that Mr Modi will grace the inaugural ceremony of the five-day 'Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav'- the statehood celebration to starting from 1st of November. During his visit to the State, the Prime Minister will also launch 'Saur Sujala Yojana' which aims to provide solar pumps to 51,000 farmers for irrigation in state.<br/><br/> He will also unveil a statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya at 'Ekatm Path', the release said. Home Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to attend the valedictory function of the 'Rajyotsav' on 5th of November. Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in November, 2000.
News On AIR | October 31, 2016 6:48 AM
Modi to inaugurate C'garh foundation day celebrations