Chief Minister met the group of women journalists who returned from their study tour of Gujarat. For the first time, a group of women journalists from Chhattisgarh undertook a study tour, expressing their gratitude to the Chief Minister with smiles. Raipur, January 23, 2026/A group of women journalists, who returned from a study tour of Gujarat, met Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai at his residence office. On this occasion, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that women journalists are strengthening the fourth pillar of democracy with their courage. I bow to the courage of all those women who are making a positive contribution to society while working in a challenging profession like journalism.
The group of women journalists presented the Chief Minister with Gujarati Angvastra and a bouquet, expressing their gratitude for sending the group of women journalists from Chhattisgarh on a study tour to another state for the first time. The women journalists specifically thanked the Chief Minister, saying that on Women’s Day last year, they had expressed their desire to the Chief Minister to also send women journalists on a study tour. They are very happy that the Chief Minister has fulfilled their wish.
During the discussion with the women, Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said that during this study tour, you all have understood the cultural and historical significance of Gujarat Assembly, Somnath Jyotirlinga, Rajkot, Porbandar, and other important places. In the coming time, these experiences will further enrich your pen, the benefit of which will be reaped not only by the journalism fraternity but also by your readers.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that this is the third year of our government. We are celebrating this year as Matari Gaurav Varsh (Year of Maternal Pride). The Chief Minister also encouraged the women journalists to compile their study tour experiences into a book. He said that this will not only make this tour memorable for you forever but also allow others to increase their knowledge about Gujarat by reading your book.
The Chief Minister said that Gujarat is a prosperous and model state. One of the specialties of Gujarat is that significant work has been done in the cooperative sector there. Amul is a living example of cooperation, in which women are primarily involved. We are also promoting cooperation in Chhattisgarh. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah is also the country’s Cooperation Minister. Under his guidance, a lot of work is being done for cooperation in Chhattisgarh as well. Cooperation is a symbol that by working together, even big tasks become easy.
The Chief Minister said that in Chhattisgarh, we are digitizing all processes. E-file system is now implemented in the ministry. Sharing his experience of the Gujarat trip with women journalists, Chief Minister Shri Sai informed that Gujarat’s CM Dashboard is the most advanced monitoring system in the country, through which the entire state can be monitored from one place. He said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation for Gujarat’s development, and we are implementing systems like Gujarat here.
Women journalists shared their experiences of the Gujarat study tour with the Chief Minister. Ms. Nisha Dwivedi said that through this tour, she got an opportunity to experience the rich history and culture of Gujarat. Ms. Damini Banjare told the Chief Minister that in her 8-year journalism career, this is the first time a group of women has gone on a study tour. Ms. Noorjahan from Koriya said that this is the first time women have been given priority in this way. She expressed hope that women journalists will continue to get such opportunities in the future.
Mahasamund journalist Ms. Uttara Vidani told the Chief Minister that she enjoyed visiting the Gujarat Assembly very much. A special aspect observed there was that common people, including children, are given the opportunity to witness the proceedings of the Assembly easily. Durg journalist Ms. Komal Dhaneshar said that in Chhattisgarh’s Silver Jubilee year, this is the first opportunity in 25 years for women journalists. She said that when we started the tour, there were many unknown faces, and we returned with new friends and new bonding.
Raipur journalist Ms. Neha Srivastava told the Chief Minister that we all work for different organizations. Due to our busy schedules, we don’t get to interact much. This tour was an experience different from the routine, in which new friendships were made. Ms. Rachna Nitesh told the Chief Minister that this experience was enriching from a historical and cultural perspective. She said that a special aspect was that women journalists from 3 generations were included in our group. We learned a lot.
Bastar journalist Ms. Priyanka Jaiswal said that Chhattisgarh is identified with Bastar. While going on the tour, due to the new environment, there were many apprehensions in my mind. But later, the experience was very pleasant. Ms. Rajashree Gupte from Korba said that during this 8-day tour, it felt like we relived our childhood.
Women journalists told Chief Minister Shri Sai that this was also the first air travel for many of them. To this, the Chief Minister said with great affection to the journalists that those who travel by air for the first time have to give a party. Hearing the Chief Minister’s words, the entire hall erupted in laughter.
Women journalists also shared an interesting anecdote with Chief Minister Shri Sai. They said that during their Gujarat tour, they interacted with some French tourists. Upon learning that they were women journalists from Chhattisgarh, a French tourist said – Oh, CM Vishnu Deo Chhattisgarh! Hearing this, they felt very proud that the state of Chhattisgarh is recognized by foreign nationals by the name of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai.
Women journalists also expressed their gratitude to the officials of the Public Relations Department who took complete care of them during the eight-day study tour. On this occasion, Commissioner Public Relations Dr. Ravi Mittal, Additional Director Public Relations Shri Sanjeev Tiwari, Chief Minister’s Press Officer Shri Alok Singh, along with officials of the Public Relations Department and women journalists were present.