- An engaging exhibition showcasing various departmental schemes and achievements, including birth and death registration, economic surveys, and the National Sample Survey
- Informative video films screened on LED screens; visitors participate enthusiastically in a digital quiz
- Information provided on the importance of statistical data and evidence-based policy-making
At the Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026, held in Naya Raipur to mark the 26th anniversary of the state’s formation, the stall of the Department of Planning, Economics and Statistics and the 20-Point Programme Implementation Department has emerged as a major attraction for visitors. The department has curated an engaging and informative exhibition highlighting its various schemes, initiatives, achievements, and innovations. Through attractive information boards, video films screened on LED screens, and a digital quiz, visitors are being introduced to the department’s activities and the vital role that statistical data plays in the state’s development.
The departmental stall features information—presented via eye-catching display boards—on a wide range of schemes and activities, including birth and death registration, economic surveys, the Aspirational Districts Programme, Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) estimation, the National Sample Survey, and the local area development funds for Members of Parliament (MPLADS) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLALADS). These presentations offer citizens insight into the department’s operational framework, the implementation of its schemes, and its overall contribution to the state’s socio-economic development.
The exhibition further provides details on the utility of birth and death registration, the assessment of socio-economic conditions through economic surveys, the process of estimating the Gross State Domestic Product, and the collection of data across various sectors via the National Sample Survey. Additionally, the exhibition showcases activities related to the monitoring of development indicators under the ‘Aspirational Districts Programme’ (Aspirational District Programme), as well as the implementation of local development projects funded through the ‘Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme’ (MPLADS) and the ‘Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development Scheme’ (MLALADS).
At the stall, informative video films—covering the department’s various initiatives, schemes, achievements, and activities—are being screened on LED screens. Through these presentations, visitors can learn about the department’s work in a simple and engaging manner. The use of digital media makes the exhibition more attractive and interactive.
- Enthusiastic Participation in the Digital Quiz
A key highlight of the departmental stall is the digital quiz. It has been organized to familiarize visitors with the department’s functions, schemes, and statistical activities, while also encouraging their active participation. Visitors are taking part in the digital quiz with great enthusiasm. This innovative activity offers citizens an opportunity to not only gain information but also test their own knowledge.
- Insights into Data-Driven Governance and Development Schemes
The exhibition also underscores the importance of compiling, analyzing, and utilizing statistical data. Visitors are informed that reliable, high-quality data plays a crucial role in formulating government development schemes, optimizing resource allocation, monitoring projects, and ensuring their effective implementation. Furthermore, information is being provided on the department’s efforts toward the standardization of administrative data, the integration of digital technology, and the promotion of evidence-based policymaking.
Through this stall at the ‘Rajyotsav’ (State Festival), the department aims to connect citizens with government schemes and developmental initiatives, while simultaneously raising awareness about the field of statistics. By employing engaging displays, informative videos, and a digital quiz, the department has presented its work in a manner that is both accessible and compelling. The participation of the Department of Planning, Economics and Statistics and 20-Point Programme Implementation in the 2026 Chhattisgarh State Festival (Rajyotsav) represents a significant initiative aimed at conveying to the general public the utility of data in the state’s holistic development, the importance of the effective implementation of schemes, and the value of a transparent, results-oriented administration.