Pandariya (Kawardha):
A new chapter was added to Kawardha district’s efforts to strengthen agriculture and the rural economy with the inauguration of Bajrang Tractors, an authorised Swaraj Tractors dealership, at Rauha on the Kawardha–Pandariya road on Saturday. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel attended the event as the chief guest.
The new dealership has been set up by senior social worker and entrepreneur Ashok Chandrakar. The inauguration ceremony was marked by a large gathering of farmers, political representatives and local residents, reflecting the importance of the initiative for the predominantly agrarian region.
Mr. Baghel was accorded a warm reception by the organisers and Congress workers. Addressing the gathering, he described the opening of Bajrang Tractors as a significant step for farmers in Pandariya and surrounding areas. He said access to modern farm machinery was essential for making agriculture more productive and economically viable. Congratulating Mr. Chandrakar on the new venture, Mr. Baghel expressed confidence that such initiatives would contribute to rural development while also creating local employment opportunities.
The programme was presided over by former chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Apex Bank, Baijnath Chandrakar. In his address, he underlined that the economy of Pandariya and neighbouring blocks was largely dependent on agriculture. The availability of a trusted brand such as Swaraj Tractors, he said, would provide farmers with reliable mechanisation support and reduce their dependence on distant markets for equipment and servicing.
Kota MLA Atal Shrivastava, who attended as a special guest, termed the new dealership a milestone for agricultural progress in the region. He observed that the adoption of advanced agricultural machinery could help farmers reduce operational costs, improve efficiency and enhance overall productivity.
Speakers at the event highlighted the performance, durability and farmer-friendly reputation of Swaraj Tractors. It was informed that Bajrang Tractors would not only offer a range of tractors but also modern agricultural implements, after-sales service and spare parts under one roof. This integrated facility, they said, would ensure convenience and timely support for farmers.
The inauguration witnessed the presence of a large number of elected representatives, senior Congress leaders, party workers and farmers from Pandariya, Lormi, Mungeli and Pathariya blocks. Among those present were Sudhir Chourasia, Pramod Nayak, Mamta Chandrakar, Annapurna Chandrakar, Lekhni Chandrakar, Naveen Jaiswal, Ghanshyam Verma, Thaneshwar Sahu, Sanjeet Banerjee, Naresh Patle, Purushottam Marko, Jawahar Sahu, Sonu Chandrakar, Vishnu Sahu, Mayarani Singh, Hamin Mangeshkar, Shakira Khan, Urmila Yadav, Manish Tripathi, Vidyanand Chandrakar, Ranu Kashyap, Salik Banjare, Dhananjay Dubey, Deena Kashyap, Harendra Kashyap, Golu Kashyap, Zakir Hussain, Khem Baghel, Sohan Verma, Lokram Sahu, Ejaz Khokhar, Ranjit Singh, Lala Sahu, Hemant Manikpuri, Toran Khande, Raju Miri, Pradeep Chandrakar, Jitendra Chandrakar, Tara Kashyap, Virendra Chandrakar, Arun Kulmitra, Ramesh Kashyap, Shyam Sundar Shandilya, Sanjeev Pandey, Shreyansh Chandrakar, Priyansh Chandrakar and Lalit Dhruv.
Concluding the programme, Mr. Ashok Chandrakar thanked the guests, farmers and local residents for their support. He expressed hope that Bajrang Tractors would meet farmers’ expectations and play a meaningful role in advancing agricultural development in the region.