“We have delivered on our promises”
Chattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh spells out his political and social vision to Anil Dwivedi
You have been adjudged the fourth best CM in the country. How do you perceive this commendation?
It feels good when your work is recognized. The biggest recognition of course has come from the people who have given me the chance to rule again. The challenge is to keep that momentum and match the expectations of people. We are aware of that and doing our best. The proof is this award. Such assessments of chief ministers should be done on a regular basis to keep them on their toes.
The state is ranked second in the list of best governed small states. Will this journey continue?
We have spent six long decades of adversity post independence. But I can happily add that in the last few years the state has shown progress that is worth feeling proud about. We are on top of the list in several indicators. The per capita income, which was Rs. 10,000 at the turn of the century, has gone up to Rs. 29,000 now. The GDP has grown by 18.61%, the highest in the country. Apart from cement, the state is on the way to become the largest producer of steel, aluminum and energy. Our next plan is to start a Metro project. It will ease the traffic in the between Raipur-Durg-Bilaspur section. But this requires meticulous planning. As far as expenditure is concerned, that can be arranged through other sources. But this is not for the first time that we have taken up such a big project. We have laid the country’s biggest power transmission line.
What has your government done for the downtrodden?
Our priority has been farmers and economically downtrodden and our plans have always been made keeping them in mind. Farmers constitute a majority of the state’s populace. They have been fighting with adversities for years. We procured the rice on MSP and gave them bonus on that. This year, we are planning to dispense a bonus of Rs. 200 crore. We are also giving agriculture loan to the tune of Rs. 1300 crore on the paltry interest rate of 3%. We have installed 1,60,000 irrigation pumps, and have distributed agriculture equipment besides providing free electricity to farmers.
You have been adjudged the fourth best CM in the country. How do you perceive this commendation?
It feels good when your work is recognized. The biggest recognition of course has come from the people who have given me the chance to rule again. The challenge is to keep that momentum and match the expectations of people. We are aware of that and doing our best. The proof is this award. Such assessments of chief ministers should be done on a regular basis to keep them on their toes.
The state is ranked second in the list of best governed small states. Will this journey continue?
We have spent six long decades of adversity post independence. But I can happily add that in the last few years the state has shown progress that is worth feeling proud about. We are on top of the list in several indicators. The per capita income, which was Rs. 10,000 at the turn of the century, has gone up to Rs. 29,000 now. The GDP has grown by 18.61%, the highest in the country. Apart from cement, the state is on the way to become the largest producer of steel, aluminum and energy. Our next plan is to start a Metro project. It will ease the traffic in the between Raipur-Durg-Bilaspur section. But this requires meticulous planning. As far as expenditure is concerned, that can be arranged through other sources. But this is not for the first time that we have taken up such a big project. We have laid the country’s biggest power transmission line.
What has your government done for the downtrodden?
Our priority has been farmers and economically downtrodden and our plans have always been made keeping them in mind. Farmers constitute a majority of the state’s populace. They have been fighting with adversities for years. We procured the rice on MSP and gave them bonus on that. This year, we are planning to dispense a bonus of Rs. 200 crore. We are also giving agriculture loan to the tune of Rs. 1300 crore on the paltry interest rate of 3%. We have installed 1,60,000 irrigation pumps, and have distributed agriculture equipment besides providing free electricity to farmers.
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.
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and Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).
For More IIPM Info, Visit below mentioned IIPM articles.
Prof. Rajita Chaudhuri's Website
domain-b.com : IIPM ranked ahead of IIMs
Arindam Chaudhuri's Portfolio - he is at his candid best by Society Magazine
IIPM Best B School India
Management Guru Arindam Chaudhuri
Rajita Chaudhuri-The New Age Woman
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