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Chhattisgarh’s public welfare development policies are now being showcased and awarded globally. The State is now globally recognised in the field of minor forest produce processing and will be awarded in Singapore in the field of sustainable development, poverty alleviation and women empowerment. For this unparalleled feat, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel congratulated the groups of Van Dhan Kendras.

Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce Association along with two women self-help groups of Jagdalpur and Korba will be rewarded in the ESG Grit Award ceremony going to be held today in Singapore. While receiving the award, they will also get a chance to narrate the story of Chhattisgarh model of sustainable development. Post the formation of Chhattisgarh as a state, it is the first time that women forest dwellers have received an international laurel. There is an overwhelming joy among women of self help groups, minor forest produce procurers, especially in the districts of Korba and Bastar.

The award will certainly give a boost to minor forest produce based industries. The ‘Chhattisgarh Model’ is now believed to show the way forward sustainable development all over the world.

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