Chhattisgarh - CANON TIMES

For Punam Dhavaria of Sarbahra in Gourela Pendra Marwahi district, the 31st instalment of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana arrived just before Raksha Bandhan. The one

When a village pond becomes a engine of prosperity: women, fish farming and self reliance in Jashpur

August 30, 2026 6:32 pm

In Bhabhri village of Manora block, Jashpur district, the Kamal Women Self Help Group has turned a 0.7 hectare government pond into a steady source

When a monthly transfer becomes a child’s future: Mahatari Vandan in Mohla Manpur Ambagarh Chauki

August 29, 2026 7:26 pm

For Seema Uike of Padarwani village, the 31st instalment of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana is not just cash in hand. It is a step toward

When a cash transfer arrives before Rakhi: Mahatari Vandan and the dignity of celebration

August 28, 2026 4:43 pm

For Kusum Shukla of Puhputra village in Surguja district, the 31st instalment of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana came just before Raksha Bandhan. The one thousand

When a monthly transfer becomes financial peace: Mahatari Vandan in Dantewada

August 27, 2026 4:50 pm

For Parvati Baghel of Chhindwara, the Mahatari Vandan Yojana is not just a festival bonus. It is a monthly shield against anxiety. Three years ago,

From craft to confidence: when a rakhi becomes a brand

August 26, 2026 4:32 pm

In Chanwaridand village of Manendragarh Chirmiri Bharatpur district, Anita Singh is turning skill into self reliance. Through a self help group linked to the Bihan

When a timely transfer becomes a festival gift: Mahatari Vandan and Raksha Bandhan

August 25, 2026 4:44 pm

For many women in Chhattisgarh, the 31st instalment of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana arrived just before Raksha Bandhan. That timing turned a routine cash transfer

When a mother saves, a daughter rises: Mahatari Vandan in Kondagaon

August 24, 2026 7:01 pm

Welfare schemes are often judged by their scale. Budgets, beneficiary counts and total disbursements dominate the headlines. Yet the real measure of a policy lies

When fragrance meets governance: Vishnubhog rice and the rise of GPM

August 23, 2026 7:06 pm

Gourela Pendra Marwahi, the 25th newly formed district of Chhattisgarh, is building a fresh identity beyond its natural beauty. The reason is a fragrant, traditional

From Reservoir to Rural Prosperity

August 21, 2026 10:31 am

The transformation of the Shankargarh reservoir shows how scientific planning and collective effort can turn a natural resource into a lasting source of livelihood. Once