Raipur, July 5 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday inaugurated a three-day foundational and orientation training programme for newly elected District Panchayat Presidents and Vice-Presidents at Thakur Pyarelal State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development, Nimora, Raipur.

Addressing the gathering, CM Sai said that Panchayati Raj Institutions are the backbone of rural development.

"As newly elected Presidents and Vice-Presidents of District Panchayats, you have both a significant opportunity and a great responsibility. With strong determination, even one individual can transform the face of an entire district," he said.

Sharing his own journey, Sai said, "Those who serve the people with sincerity and a spirit ...