- Bhumi Pujan was performed by the school leader Suman, and students who performed exceptionally well were honored.
- The power of education brought about a transformation in my life. My journey from a small village to becoming an IAS officer and Finance Minister was made possible only by education: Shri O.P. Chaudhary
- Rambantha School has been upgraded from Class 10th to Class 12th, providing convenience to children in the area for higher secondary education.
Chhattisgarh Finance Minister and Raigarh MLA Shri O.P. Choudhary today performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new high school building to be constructed at a cost of ₹75 lakh at the Government Higher Secondary School, Rambhantha, in Raigarh. At the Pratibha Samman ceremony held on this occasion, he honored and encouraged students who had excelled in academic performance. Finance Minister Shri Choudhary stated that providing quality education to every child is our commitment. The new school building will not only be a building, but will also provide a strong foundation for the bright future of the children of the area and the fulfillment of their dreams.
The highlight of the program was that Finance Minister Mr. Chaudhary performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the new building with the school’s school leader, Suman. He wished Suman well and said, “May you achieve such heights in life that in the future you will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for even greater development projects than ours.” This cordial gesture by the Finance Minister created an atmosphere of enthusiasm among the students.
- Education changed my life, it is the basis of every child’s success: Finance Minister Shri Chaudhary
Addressing the students, Finance Minister Shri O.P. Chaudhary shared his life’s struggles and the importance of education. He said that education is the most powerful medium for the progress of any individual, society, state, and nation. Education plays a vital role in shaping the future of any country.
Minister Mr. Choudhary said, “I was born in Bayang, a small village about 17 kilometers from Raigarh. My father passed away when I was eight years old. My mother only studied until the fourth grade. Despite these difficult circumstances, education gave my life a new direction. Thanks to education, I joined the Indian Administrative Service and today I have the opportunity to serve as the MLA of Raigarh and the Finance Minister of Chhattisgarh.” He told the students that no matter the circumstances in life, hard work, dedication, and education can achieve even the greatest goals.
- Rambhantha school upgraded to 12th standard, now children will get better educational facilities
Finance Minister Mr. Chaudhary said that in 2025, Rambantha School was upgraded from a high school to a higher secondary school. Previously, it only offered education up to the tenth grade, but now, with education available up to the twelfth grade, students from Rambantha and surrounding areas are benefiting greatly. He said that the new building, constructed at a cost of ₹7.5 million, will strengthen the school’s infrastructure and provide a better educational environment for students.
He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, work is being done to improve the quality of education and strengthen the educational infrastructure in the state. Continuous efforts are also being made to provide better educational facilities to children in the Raigarh Assembly constituency.
- Teachers shape the future of society and nation.
Finance Minister Mr. Chaudhary, praising the contributions of the school’s teachers, said that teachers hold the crucial responsibility of shaping the future of society and the nation. Teachers not only impart knowledge to students, but also shape their personalities, values, and future.
On this occasion, Finance Minister Shri Chaudhary honoured the students who performed exceptionally well under the Pratibha Samman ceremony and inspired all the children to study diligently, dream big and set high goals in life.
The Mayor of Raigarh Municipal Corporation, Shri Jeevardhan Chauhan, District Panchayat President Smt. Shikha Ravindra Gabel, Collector Shri Mayank Chaturvedi, Municipal Corporation Chairman Shri Degreelal Sahu, local public representatives, school in-charge Principal Shri Narendra Patel, teachers, students and a large number of dignitaries were present in the program.