A crucial cabinet meeting was held in Raipur under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai, where several significant decisions aimed at state development and public welfare were finalized. The details of these major resolutions were formally shared by Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao.
Power Bill Waivers And Financial Relief For Contractors
The cabinet provided substantial relief to electricity consumers by confirming that the existing waiver on power bills up to 200 units will continue across the state. Additionally, the eligibility period for the M-Urja Yojana has been extended until March 31, 2027. To assist road contractors affected by soaring bitumen prices, the government allocated a financial provision of 130.88 crore rupees.
Welfare Measures For Government Employees
In a major step favoring state government workforce, the cabinet approved a cashless medical treatment facility for government employees and their dependent family members, ensuring better healthcare access.
Infrastructure Growth And Tourism Missions
To boost infrastructure development in Chhattisgarh, the Chief Minister Infrastructure Mission-2026 has been officially approved. Furthermore, the Chief Minister Tourism Development Mission received the green light, with a proposed expenditure of 500 crore rupees over a span of 5 years.
Administrative Renaming And Industrial Incentives
In local administration updates, the cabinet approved renaming the Kura Nagar Panchayat in Raipur district to Kunwargarh. To accelerate industrial growth, special incentives will be extended to coal gasification projects involving investments of 1000 crore rupees or more within industrial zones.
Railway Expansion And Agricultural Reforms
Expanding the railway network, the cabinet cleared the Katghora, Takhatpur, Mungeli, Kawardha, Khairagarh, Dongargarh railway project. Meanwhile, a multi-fruit processing unit will be established in Somni, Rajnandgaon, at an estimated cost of 400 crore rupees. To promote sports activities, the Chief Minister Sports Utkarsh Mission was approved with a budget provision of 100 crore rupees for the financial year 2026-27. Amendments were also made to the Krishak Unnati Yojana, shifting the input assistance on paddy from a per-quintal basis to a per-acre calculation.
