**Executive Summary**
Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Shri Kamlesh Paswan, will undertake a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh on 13–14 May 2026. The visit aims to review the implementation and progress of flagship rural development programmes, focusing on infrastructure and livelihood improvement. Key activities include a high-level review meeting in Naya Raipur, field inspections of departmental assets, and direct interactions with grassroots stakeholders.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Administrative Review and Strategy**
* A comprehensive review meeting will be held at Naya Raipur with senior state government officials and departmental representatives.
* The review focuses on the progress of major Rural Development schemes, emphasizing effective implementation and last-mile delivery.
* The assessment will target outcomes related to strengthening rural infrastructure and improving livelihoods.
* **Stakeholder Engagement and Feedback**
* The Minister will interact directly with beneficiaries, community stakeholders, and representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions.
* These interactions are designed to gather grassroots feedback on the impact of schemes and gain insights into field-level implementation.
* **Field Inspections and Livelihood Initiatives**
* Day two of the visit involves field visits to inspect assets created under various Rural Development programmes.
* Special emphasis is placed on interacting with women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to highlight women-led development.
* The visit reaffirms the Government’s focus on financial inclusion and livelihood generation in rural areas.
**Impact Analysis**
**Senior Officials of the State Government and Departmental Representatives**
**Impact**
They are subject to a comprehensive assessment regarding the execution and progress of major Rural Development schemes within the state.
**Action Required**
Participate in the review meeting at Naya Raipur to provide progress reports and discuss strategies for strengthening last-mile delivery.
**Beneficiaries and Self-Help Groups (SHGs)**
**Impact**
They are provided a platform to offer direct feedback on how government schemes have impacted their lives, particularly regarding financial inclusion and livelihood generation.
**Action Required**
Engage in scheduled interactions and field visits with the Minister to share insights on grassroots implementation.
**Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) Representatives**
**Impact**
Their role in community participation and field-level implementation will be reviewed to ensure alignment with national development goals.
**Action Required**
Provide feedback on the impact of various schemes and participate in the community stakeholder interaction sessions.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Kamlesh Paswan: Union Minister of State for Rural Development who chaired review meetings and conducted field visits to assess rural development programmes.
Ministry of Rural Development: The primary central ministry responsible for the implementation and oversight of flagship rural infrastructure and livelihood schemes.
Chhattisgarh: The location where the official review and assessment of rural development schemes, including meetings at Naya Raipur, took place.
Self-Help Groups (SHGs): Key community-based initiatives reviewed for their impact on women-led development, financial inclusion, and livelihood generation.
Viksit Bharat: The over-arching national vision and policy framework guiding the Ministry's efforts to empower rural communities.
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister of State for Rural Development
Shri Kamlesh Paswan to Visit Chhattisgarh on
13–14 May 2026
MoS to Chair Review Meeting and Interact with Beneficiaries
During Chhattisgarh Visit
Posted On: 12 MAY 2026 5:58PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Shri Kamlesh Paswan, will undertake a two-day visit to
Chhattisgarh on 13–14 May 2026 to review the implementation and progress of various flagship
programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development.
During the visit, the Hon’ble Minister will chair a comprehensive review meeting at Naya Raipur with
senior officials of the State Government and departmental representatives to assess the progress of major
Rural Development schemes being implemented across the State. The review will focus on effective
implementation, last-mile delivery and strengthening outcomes under key programmes aimed at
improving rural livelihoods and infrastructure.
The Hon’ble Minister will also interact with beneficiaries, Panchayati Raj Institution representatives and
community stakeholders to gain feedback on the impact of various schemes at the grassroots level. The
interaction is expected to provide valuable insights into field-level implementation and community
participation in rural development initiatives.
On the second day of the visit, Shri Kamlesh Paswan will undertake field visits to review on-ground
progress of departmental schemes and inspect assets created under different Rural Development
programmes. He will also interact with women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and other
beneficiaries, highlighting the Government’s continued emphasis on women-led development, financial
inclusion and livelihood generation in rural areas.
The visit reflects the Government of India’s sustained commitment to strengthening rural infrastructure,
enhancing livelihood opportunities and ensuring effective delivery of welfare and development
programmes at the grassroots level. It also reaffirms the Ministry’s focus on empowering rural
communities in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi.******
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