- Objectives of Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to be strengthened, approval given for construction of 10 Mahatari Sadans in MCB district
The Chhattisgarh government is constructing Mahtari Sadans with the aim of empowering rural women, increasing their participation in social activities, and encouraging community cooperation. This initiative is important in providing rural women with a common platform where they can participate in social programs with mutual harmony. Approval has been granted for the construction of a total of 10 Mahtari Sadans in the first and second phases in Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur districts.
The concept of Mahtari Sadan is not limited to providing a building for rural women; it also aims to connect them with social activities, promote collective participation, and create an environment conducive to women’s empowerment. Through these centers, rural women will have opportunities for mutual dialogue, cooperation, and participation in community programs.
- The spirit of public participation associated with the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Service Sankalp Abhiyan), running in Chhattisgarh from September 17 to October 17, 2026, aims to express gratitude for public service, take a collective pledge to build a developed India by 2047, disseminate information about public welfare schemes of the Central and State governments to the general public, and ensure widespread public participation. Through various activities under the Abhiyan, efforts are being made to connect citizens with public welfare schemes and social concerns.
Initiatives like Mahatari Sadan can be seen as linked to the broader objective of collective participation of rural women and women’s empowerment. Providing comfortable shared spaces for women in villages can encourage their participation in social events and community activities. Thus, Mahatari Sadan can help promote social harmony and collective cooperation at the rural level.
- The Mahtari Sadan will be constructed in an area of 2507 square feet.
The Mahtari Sadan is being constructed on an area of 233 square meters, approximately 2507 square feet. The building includes a hall, a room, a kitchen, a store, a shop, a boundary wall, a toilet, and a borewell. The building’s structure has been designed with these amenities in mind, ensuring women have access to the necessary facilities for various social and group activities.
The hall will facilitate group meetings and social events. The kitchen, toilet, borewell, and other essential facilities will be useful in organizing programs. The Mahtari Sadan aims to provide rural women with a space where they can collectively participate.
- Approval of ₹29.4 million (29.4 million) in two phases
According to information received, a total of 7 buildings have been approved in the first phase of construction of Mahtari Sadans in the financial year 2024-25. The cost of each building has been set at ₹29.2 million (29.2 million). Thus, the total approved cost for the first phase is ₹24.4 million (20.4 million) in the financial year 2025-26.
Similarly, under the second phase, 3 Mahtari Sadans have been approved in the financial year 2025-26. The cost of each building in this phase has been set at ₹3 million (30 million). This includes funds for essential materials such as TV, DTH, utensils, and a gas stove. The total cost for this phase is ₹9 million (90 million). Thus, combined, ₹29.4 million (29.4 million) has been approved for the construction of 10 Mahtari Sadans in the district.
- Women’s self-reliance and social participation will be encouraged.
Women play a vital role in rural development. When women have access to appropriate spaces and necessary facilities for participation in social activities, opportunities for mutual cooperation, dialogue, and collective participation increase. With this objective in mind, Mahatari Sadan is being developed as a common center for women in rural areas.
During the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, emphasis is being placed on disseminating information about public welfare schemes and their objectives to the general public. In this context, initiatives like Mahatari Sadan underscore efforts related to women’s empowerment, community participation, and rural women’s self-reliance. Through these buildings, work is being done to provide rural women with comfortable spaces for participation in social programs.