Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal holds Gram Vikas Chaupal in Banswara tribal village, clears ₹43 lakh in local projects
Synopsis
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma took his Gram Vikas Chaupal to a remote tribal village in Banswara — and left behind ₹43 lakh in approved projects, a medical officer placed on APO over corruption allegations, and a compassionate transfer ordered on the spot. It is a rare instance of a sitting Chief Minister resolving live administrative actions from under a peepal tree.
Key Takeaways
CM Bhajanlal Sharma visited tribal village Chuda in Banswara district on 22 May 2025 under the Gram Vikas Chaupal initiative.
He approved ₹43.20 lakh in local development projects, including a Maa Bari Centre, tubewell, and temple beautification.
Dr Girish Bhabhor , Kushalgarh Block CMO, was placed on Awaiting Posting Order (APO) following complaints of alleged financial irregularities raised during the chaupal.
An anicut on the Hiran River was ordered to improve irrigation and drinking water supply in the area.
A compassionate transfer for Hemendra Kumar Kalaal from Sagwara to Banswara was directed on the spot to support his son's cerebral palsy treatment.
The CM stressed water conservation and urged farmers to adopt micro-irrigation and rainwater harvesting.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday, 22 May 2025, visited the remote tribal village of Chuda in Banswara district as part of the state government's Gram Vikas Chaupal initiative, holding an open-air public grievance session under a peepal tree and resolving multiple local issues on the spot. The visit, which began with a night chaupal on Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning, saw the Chief Minister walk through village lanes, interact with residents, and direct immediate administrative action on several demands.
Chaupal Under the Peepal Tree
Seated under a peepal tree in the heart of Chuda village, CM Sharma heard grievances related to water supply, infrastructure, and local development. Taking immediate cognisance, he directed the district administration to construct an anicut on the Hiran River to strengthen both irrigation and drinking water facilities in the area. He also visited the Maa Bari Centre, interacted with children, distributed chocolates, and urged villagers to keep youth away from drug addiction.
Key Approvals and Spending Decisions
During informal discussions over tea with villagers, the Chief Minister approved several development projects on the spot. These included ₹16.20 lakh for a Maa Bari Centre in Thummath village, ₹20 lakh for a single-phase tubewell at Thummath intersection, and ₹7 lakh for interlocking and beautification work at the Maa Baleshwar Dayal temple complex in Chuda village. He also directed officials to construct two classrooms in the local government school and establish a milk collection centre near the village.
Medical Officer Placed on APO After Complaint
In a significant administrative development during the visit, employees raised complaints about alleged financial irregularities involving Kushalgarh Block Chief Medical Officer Dr Girish Bhabhor. Taking the matter seriously, CM Sharma directed officials to initiate immediate action. Following his instructions, the Medical Department placed Dr Bhabhor on Awaiting Posting Order (APO).
Compassionate Transfer and Water Conservation Push
The Chief Minister also responded to a personal appeal by Roshni Kalaal, whose husband Hemendra Kumar Kalaal — an Assistant Engineer in the Public Health Engineering Department — was serving in Sagwara. She sought his transfer to Banswara to facilitate treatment for their son's cerebral palsy. Sharma directed the transfer to the Executive Engineer's office in Banswara, and orders were issued on the spot.
Addressing farmers, CM Sharma invoked Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay's vision of 'Antyodaya' — ensuring welfare reaches the last person — and stressed water conservation. 'There is no alternative to water. Every drop must be utilised wisely,' he said, urging adoption of micro-irrigation, rainwater harvesting, pond construction, and modern farming practices. He also encouraged integration of animal husbandry and fruit cultivation to boost farmer incomes.
Among those present were Tribal Area Development Minister Babulal Kharari, Revenue Minister Hemant Meena, and Cooperation Minister Gautam Kumar Dak, along with local representatives and villagers. Earlier, the Chief Minister paid floral tribute at the statue of Saint Mama Baleshwar Dayal.
Point of View
Not optics. Spot approvals and on-the-day APO orders make for compelling imagery, yet Rajasthan has a long record of administrative actions announced in field visits that stall once the cameras leave. The compassionate transfer and the medical officer's APO are the kind of micro-accountability moments that build ground-level trust, but they also raise the question of whether routine grievance redressal should require a CM's physical presence to work. If the Gram Vikas Chaupal is to be more than a governance show, the state needs a verifiable tracking mechanism for every directive issued under it.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gram Vikas Chaupal initiative in Rajasthan?
The Gram Vikas Chaupal is a Rajasthan state government initiative in which Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visits remote villages, holds open-air public meetings, and resolves development and grievance issues directly with residents. The programme is designed to ensure welfare schemes and development reach the last mile, in line with the government's stated 'Antyodaya' vision.
What did CM Bhajanlal Sharma approve during the Banswara village visit?
CM Sharma approved ₹43.20 lakh in local projects, including ₹16.20 lakh for a Maa Bari Centre in Thummath village, ₹20 lakh for a single-phase tubewell, and ₹7 lakh for beautification of the Maa Baleshwar Dayal temple complex. He also directed construction of two classrooms and a milk collection centre.
Why was Dr Girish Bhabhor placed on APO during the CM's visit?
Employees raised complaints about alleged financial irregularities involving Kushalgarh Block Chief Medical Officer Dr Girish Bhabhor during the chaupal. CM Sharma directed immediate action, following which the Medical Department placed Dr Bhabhor on Awaiting Posting Order (APO).
Who is Hemendra Kumar Kalaal and why was his transfer ordered?
Hemendra Kumar Kalaal is an Assistant Engineer in the Public Health Engineering Department posted in Sagwara. His wife Roshni Kalaal appealed to CM Sharma for a transfer to Banswara so their son, who has cerebral palsy, could receive treatment locally. The Chief Minister directed the transfer on the spot and orders were issued.
What infrastructure work did CM Sharma direct for Banswara's Chuda village?
CM Sharma directed the construction of an anicut on the Hiran River to improve irrigation and drinking water supply in the area. He also approved tubewell construction, school classrooms, a milk collection centre, and temple beautification work during the same visit.
