Press Information Bureau, Raipur, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, organized a special 'Vartalaap' (Media Workshop) today in Bhilai on the theme 'VB-G-RAM-G: Transformative Change in Rural India.' Shri Rajeev Agrawal, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC), graced the event as the Chief Guest. The workshop also saw the participation of Shri Ardip Dhidhi, Assistant Project Officer, Zila Panchayat Durg, and Dr. Sankalp Rai, Cyber Expert, Durg Police, as Special Guests.

Addressing the media, Chief Guest Shri Rajeev Agrawal stated that the vision of 'VB-G-RAM-G' is truly the foundation for a massive transformation in rural India. He emphasized that to make India a fully developed nation by 2047, the foremost priority must be the total eradication of unemployment. He informed that to accelerate industrial growth in the state, MoUs worth over ₹8 lakh crore have been signed through the CSIDC. Under these agreements, several  companies are investing in the state, which will open new doors of local employment for youths in the state.

Discussing the economic empowerment of women, Shri Agrawal mentioned that women's hostels are being developed to increase their participation in the rural economy. Furthermore, he noted that under VB-G-Ram- G, 125 days of actual work will be ensured. To accommodate the busy schedules of farmers during the sowing and harvesting seasons, a 60-day leave block has been arranged, ensuring that agricultural activities and developmental work can proceed hand-in-hand.

Providing insights on transparency in schemes, he stated that the utilization of government funds would be monitored on a weekly basis, and GPS technology will be employed to track the precise status of projects. He also shared that the induction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) would bring revolutionary improvements in the quality and timeliness of work.

During the workshop, Shri Ardip Dhidhi, Assistant Project Officer, Zila Panchayat Durg, discussed the ground-level implementation of various schemes aimed at the transformative change of rural India. Meanwhile, Dr. Sankalp Rai, Cyber Expert from Durg Police, sensitized journalists on the importance of cyber security amidst the increasing digital penetration in rural areas.

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