Raipur, Sept. 16 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced the observance of Sewa Pakhwada, a fortnight-long service initiative, from September 17 to October 2.

This period coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17 and culminates on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2.

Various government departments and organisations are joining hands to organise programs.

"September 17 is Prime Minister Modi's birthday. From September 17 to October 2, that is, until Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, Sewa Pakhwada is organised. Under the Sewa Pakhwada, people from all our departments and organisations are organising various programs...," Vishnu Deo Sai said.

Meanwhile, in Bengaluru, senior B...