Under the statewide ongoing Sushasan Tihar (Good Governance Festival), Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai today paid an unannounced visit to the Baiga-dominated village of Chuktipani in Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, arriving by helicopter without prior intimation. Villagers were initially astonished to find the Chief Minister suddenly among them, but surprise quickly gave way to heartfelt hospitality. They welcomed him with garlands made of gulmohar flowers, a basket of tendu fruits, and a bouquet crafted from local flowers and leaves.
Seated under the shade of a mahua tree in the courtyard of the village middle school, Chief Minister Shri Sai convened a *choupal* with the residents. Addressing the gathering, he said, “I have come to your doorstep to personally understand how the government is functioning. Please speak without hesitation about any difficulties you are facing.”
During the interaction, the Chief Minister noticed an overflowing water tank and expressed serious displeasure over the wastage of water. Acting on a complaint by the villagers, he sternly reprimanded the sub-engineer of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, saying, “Either do your job, or be prepared for suspension.”
In the course of the public interaction, women from the village shared that they have been using the funds received under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana to form self-help groups and undertake organic farming. By selling vegetables in local markets, they are earning a sustainable livelihood. As a gesture of gratitude, they presented the Chief Minister with red amaranth grown using vermi compost.
Responding to public demands, the Chief Minister announced the renovation of the village middle school building and declared that the school ground would be developed into a mini stadium. It is noteworthy that 179 houses have already been sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for the village, ensuring that every eligible family is provided with a roof over their heads.
This unexpected visit by the Chief Minister to Chuktipani was not just an instance of direct engagement with the people, but also a powerful message that good governance is not confined to files and offices—it is being actively pursued in the very soil of the villages.
Chief Secretary Shri Amitabh Jain, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri Subodh Singh, Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri P. Dayanand, along with other senior officials and a large number of villagers, were present on the occasion.
