In a landmark meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday, the Chhattisgarh Cabinet rolled out a series of transformative decisions aimed at bolstering security, innovation, and infrastructure across the state. Topping the agenda was a robust crackdown on narcotics, with approval for 100 new positions to form Anti-Narcotics Task Forces in 10 key districts: Raipur, Mahasamund, Bilaspur, Durg, Bastar, Surguja, Kabirdham, Jashpur, Rajnandgaon, and Korba. This move signals a zero-tolerance stance against drug proliferation in vulnerable regions.
Security got another upgrade with the nod for 44 new posts under the Special Operations Group (SOG) within the Police Headquarters’ Special Branch. Designed for rapid response, the SOG will tackle emergencies, terrorist threats, and high-risk situations with elite training, ensuring swift containment and neutralization.
Aviation ambitions took flight as the cabinet greenlit guidelines for establishing Flight Training Organizations (FTOs) at various airports and airstrips. This public-private partnership will train pilots, foster aircraft recycling, helicopter banking, and aero sports, addressing surging demand in aviation while creating jobs for the youth.
Innovation received a major fillip through the approval of the Innovation and Startup Promotion Policy 2025-26. Aimed at nurturing a vibrant startup ecosystem, incubators, and stakeholders, it positions Chhattisgarh as a national innovation hub, potentially elevating its rank in India’s Startup Rankings and attracting hefty investments.
Urban development advanced with the transfer of 35 completed residential colonies from the Chhattisgarh Housing Board and Raipur Development Authority to municipal bodies. This will unlock essential services like water, electricity, roads, and sanitation for residents, ending dual maintenance burdens and property tax overlaps.
In Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, a massive multi-story building for government departments and corporations was approved, optimizing land use through efficient space allocation. Collectors in Sirpur and Arpa regions gained powers to allot government land, accelerating planned development under master plans for riverine areas.
Digital transformation accelerated with the Chhattisgarh Cloud First Policy, mandating cloud services from approved providers for all state entities. Migration timelines are set: low-priority apps by 2027-28 and high-priority by 2029-30, enhancing data security and efficiency.
Finally, to bridge digital divides in remote and Naxal-affected areas, the Mobile Tower Scheme was approved. Streamlined permissions for providers will expand connectivity, powering e-governance, direct benefit transfers, healthcare, education, and emergency services like Dial 112, fueling rural economic growth.