Baghel urged Prime Minister to make coal available to Chhattisgarh as per the requirement
Team News Riveting
New Delhi, December 31
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and informed about various schemes as well as the Millet Mission of the state.
While appreciating the ongoing Millet Mission, Modi asked Baghel to open Millet Cafe in Raipur, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister said in a press conference.
Baghel said that Chhattisgarh produces millets in large quantities. In the state, Rs 3000 has been announced as the support price for a quintal of Kodo Kutki. He informed the Prime Minister that the country’s first millet bank has been started in Chhattisgarh where 22 types of millets are produced.
The Chhattisgarh Chief Minister also urged the Prime Minister to make coal available to Chhattisgarh as per the demand.
“There are a lot of coal-based industries in Chhattisgarh, but coal is not available as per the demand, due to which the production has been affected. He asked the Prime Minister to ensure smooth availability of coal,” Baghel said. During the meeting, Baghel has also submitted the progress report of the schemes of the Center to the Prime Minister.
Along with this, the Chief Minister also discussed various issues including giving the state’s share in GST, Supreme Court’s decision on coal royalty, uninterrupted operation of coal transportation with the Prime Minister.
