Chhattisgarh - CANON TIMES

Construction workers often face uncertain income, unsafe working conditions and limited social protection. Direct financial assistance for education, housing, safety equipment, skill development and family

Women-led enterprises can strengthen both income and nutrition

November 2, 2026 6:14 pm

When rural women get a steady livelihood opportunity close to home, the benefits reach beyond individual families. The example of the Saraswati self-help group in

Farmer welfare must remain the foundation of rural growth

November 1, 2026 7:01 pm

Agriculture is central to Chhattisgarh’s economy and rural life. With about 40 lakh farming households, including 82 per cent small and marginal farmers, the prosperity

An e-rickshaw that opened a path to self-reliance

October 31, 2026 3:54 pm

For a rural woman, moving from small loans for household needs to running her own business requires both opportunity and confidence. Sangeeta Devi of Chherdad

Remembering tribal heroes through a living museum

October 30, 2026 3:54 pm

History becomes meaningful when it is remembered honestly and shared widely. The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Nava Raipur

Digital services should make paperwork simpler

October 29, 2026 9:52 am

For most citizens, a driving licence or vehicle document is a routine requirement, not a matter that should require repeated visits to a government office.

A bicycle can keep a girl in school

October 28, 2026 9:49 am

For students in remote villages, the distance to school can decide whether education continues or stops. In Kumharisani village of Korba district, the nearest higher

Support that keeps a daughter’s education on track

October 27, 2026 2:32 pm

For families dependent on skilled but irregular work, the cost of education can become a major concern. A sculptor’s income may depend on orders, making

From security camps to centres of service

October 26, 2026 8:52 pm

For years, many villages in Bastar remained far from basic services because of difficult terrain and the shadow of violence. The transformation of security camps

Crop diversification needs more than an incentive

October 25, 2026 6:27 pm

For many farmers, paddy has long been the default crop. But depending on a single crop can leave households exposed to price fluctuations, weather risks