Naidu to inaugurate Chhattisgarh foundation day celebrations

Vice president M Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav, the celebrations to mark the 17th state foundation day, in Naya Raipur tomorrow.
Chhattisgarh came into existence on November 1, 2000 after a bifurcation of Madhya Pradesh.
While the celebrations will be held for five days at the sprawling Rajyotsav Sthal in Naya Raipur, the upcoming new capital, remaining 26 district headquarters will witness celebrations for three days, an official said.
Vice president Naidu will inaugurate the opening ceremony tomorrow, while President Ram Nath Kovind will attend the valedictory function on November 5, he said.
The BJP government in the state today announced names for 'Rajya Alankaran' (state awards) to be given during the concluding ceremony on November 5.

Three institutions and 20 personalities from various walks of life would be receiving the awards.
In a message on the eve of the state foundation day, Chief Minister Raman Singh said that Chhattisgarh has scaled new heights of development and made spectacular progress in all sectors.