Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai steered the Chhattisgarh Cabinet through a productive Wednesday meeting, approving game-changing projects spanning security enhancements to digital revolutions. A hard line on drugs saw 100 new Anti-Narcotics Task Force positions across 10 districts, from Raipur to Jashpur, poised to curb substance abuse decisively.
Bolstering defenses, 44 posts for the SOG were sanctioned, creating a rapid-action force for high-stakes scenarios like attacks or emergencies, backed by specialized training.
The aviation push introduced guidelines for FTOs at airstrips statewide, partnering with private entities to ramp up pilot programs, aircraft services, and aero activities, aligning with industry growth and job creation.
Startup fervor ignited with the 2025-26 Promotion Policy, fostering innovation hubs and ecosystems to rank Chhattisgarh prominently, magnetizing capital inflows.
Municipal handovers of 35 colonies will standardize services, slashing dual costs for residents and enabling full civic support in housing areas.
In Nava Raipur, a mega multi-story edifice for official use optimizes urban space. Sirpur-Arpa collectors empowered for land deals will propel planned expansions in these strategic locales.
Digital governance advanced via the Cloud First Policy, enforcing use of vetted providers for seamless, secure migrations by decade’s end.
The Mobile Tower Scheme promises to erase connectivity blackspots in tough terrains, empowering remote citizens with e-services, economic boosts, and vital links to health, education, and safety nets.