Raipur, August 17, 2026: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s deep connection with the soil and agriculture was evident once again today. He visited the fields in his native village, Bagiya in Jashpur district, and performed traditional cultivation practice by ploughing the land with a pair of bullocks.
Stepping into the field and gripping the plough handle, Chief Minister Sai effortlessly embodied the role of a farmer. During this time, he also shared fond memories associated with farming.
Amidst the lush green fields, while ploughing alongside the bullocks and breathing in the earthy scent of the soil, the Chief Minister remarked that the joy of connecting with one’s village, soil, and fields is truly unique. He noted that holding the plough handle instantly brings back vivid memories of his farming days. Time spent in the fields not only offers immense peace of mind but also fills one with renewed energy.
Sai mentioned that he hails from a farming family and has closely observed and experienced agriculture since childhood. For him, farming is not merely a means of livelihood but a way of life. It is the village and the fields that taught him to respect hard work, live in harmony with nature, and remain rooted in his origins.
He stated that Chhattisgarh’s identity is inextricably linked to its soil, hardworking farmers, and rich agricultural traditions. Agriculture holds a pivotal place in the state’s economy and socio-cultural life. For generations, farmers have strengthened the foundation of the state’s prosperity by nurturing the land with their toil. Chhattisgarh’s festivals, traditions, and rural lifestyle are also deeply intertwined with agriculture.
The Chief Minister emphasized that even in this era of modernity, maintaining a connection with one’s traditions and roots remains crucial. Farming imparts lessons of hard work, patience, and sensitivity towards nature. A farmer does not merely grow crops in the fields; through their toil, they also sustain the lives of the entire society and strengthen the state’s economy.
The Chief Minister stated that the soil of Chhattisgarh, our rich agricultural heritage, and our hardworking farmers, the providers of food, have always held a special place in his heart. The well-being of farmers and the prosperity of agriculture form the solid foundation of the state’s own prosperity. Paying tribute to the hard work of the state’s farmers, he wished for happiness in their lives and bountiful harvests in their fields.
Sai’s life has been deeply rooted in a rural environment and farming. Amidst the demands of public life, whenever he gets the opportunity, he reconnects with his village, fields, and rural surroundings, finding a sense of deep personal connection. This morning, the ease with which the Chief Minister was seen ploughing the fields with oxen in his native village, Bagiya, clearly reflected his profound attachment to the soil and agricultural traditions.
