A crucial cabinet meeting held at the Chief Minister residence in Raipur approved several strategic measures focused on administrative restructuring and internal security. Presided over by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the meeting saw the participation of Deputy Chief Ministers Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma alongside other members of the state council of ministers. The discussions centered on institutional reforms and public service upgrades designed to streamline governance across Chhattisgarh.
Restructuring of Tribal Affairs and Constable Posts for Agniveers
A key administrative outcome of the meeting was the approval to rename the Primitive Caste Development Department. Moving forward, the portfolio will officially operate as the Tribal Affairs Department. To bring this change into formal practice, amendments will be executed within the allocation of business rules of the Chhattisgarh government. Alongside this administrative transition, the cabinet sanctioned 36 constable posts within the Home Department dedicated to former Agniveers. These recruitments are slated to proceed against available vacancies. This move follows an earlier policy enactment by the state administration that guarantees a 10 percent reservation quota for former Agniveers in police constable recruitments.
Commendation Resolution for the Prime Minister
The cabinet also formally adopted a commendation resolution acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The felicitation marks the milestone of completing 25 years of public service as the head of an elected government. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai noted that the resolution conveys warm congratulations and best wishes to the Prime Minister on behalf of the entire populace of Chhattisgarh.
Economic Trajectory and the Gujarat Blueprint
Interacting with the media following the conclusion of the cabinet discussions, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai outlined the broader developmental trajectory shaped by Narendra Modi during his tenure. He recounted that Modi served for 13 years as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, formulating the developmental 'Gujarat Model' that served as a framework for multiple Indian states. Highlighting macroeconomic shifts, Sai explained that India stood as the 10th largest global economy prior to the year 2014, whereas it has now advanced to the fourth spot worldwide. He added that the national development road map aims to elevate the economy to third place while achieving the status of a developed nation by the year 2047.
Anti-Naxal Operations and Security Framework
Addressing state-level security issues, Chief Minister Sai underscored that Naxalism had consistently hindered developmental work throughout Chhattisgarh. He stated that decisive measures initiated under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi have pushed back left-wing extremism. A well-structured state rehabilitation policy has prompted numerous insurgents to surrender and enter the societal mainstream, guiding the state steadily toward liberation from Naxal influence. Reflecting on border and defense preparedness, Sai cited operations such as air strikes, surgical strikes, and Operation Sindoor as key examples of India demonstrating its strategic strength.
