# Sai announces Bastar development push after Maoist-free declaration

2026-08-15T06:56:01+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the state’s first Independence Day after its declaration as free from armed Maoists would begin a new phase of peace and development. He placed Bastar’s reconstruction at the centre of the government’s plans, citing 31 schemes and 14 community facilities reaching more than 39 lakh people, according to India Today. The plans include a Rs 4,824-crore livelihood scheme for about 10 lakh families, the reopening of conflict-era schools, 36 new schools, health profiles for more than 34 lakh people, grid connections for 461 solar-powered villages and roads to 234 interior habitations. Sai also announced steps on the Uniform Civil Code, religious conversions, recruitment exams, housing, agriculture and jobs.

## Coverage

- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/maoist-free-chhattisgarhs-bastar-embarks-on-an-era-of-growth-and-reconstruction-cm-sai>
- indiatoday.in <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chhattisgarh-independence-day-sai-bastar-development-ucc-jobs-post-maoist-ptag-2971836-2026-08-15?utm_source=rss>

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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-09-27T06:15:59+00:00.

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