Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel reviews progress tracking and directs departments to highlight innovations in education, health, nutrition and skill development; Anganwadi Toy Bank initiative, with over one lakh toys collected, draws appreciation
TFP Bureau, Raipur, October 23, 2026: Chhattisgarh has begun preparations to present its key developmental priorities and innovative governance initiatives at the upcoming National Conference of Chief Secretaries, with Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel reviewing departmental progress and directing officials to ensure timely, comprehensive documentation of the state’s achievements.
A high-level meeting was held at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan on Friday to assess the implementation of decisions taken at the previous national conference and review progress through the Action Tracking and Monitoring System. The meeting focused on improving the quality of implementation and highlighting initiatives that could be presented as examples of good governance at the national level.
Focus on education, health and skill development
Sheel directed secretaries of the concerned departments to prepare details of significant achievements, innovative practices and measurable improvements within the prescribed timeframe.
Special emphasis was placed on education, skill development, healthcare and nutrition. The Chief Secretary stressed the need to present the state’s initiatives and their outcomes effectively, with particular attention to improvements in service delivery and the quality of public programmes.
Anganwadi Toy Bank initiative earns appreciation
The state’s Toy Bank initiative in Anganwadi centres received special appreciation during the meeting. Under the programme, people donate old toys used by their children, which are then made available to children at Anganwadi centres to support their learning and mental development.
The initiative has also been used to raise public awareness about proper nutrition. More than one lakh toys have been collected so far, according to the information shared at the meeting.
Four sessions to focus on Viksit Bharat 2047
The upcoming national conference will feature four main sessions centred on the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, or a developed India by 2047.
Discussions during the preparatory meeting covered priorities for achieving this vision, the mining sector’s contribution to economic growth and state finances, the use of technology to improve governance, and approaches to completing roads and other infrastructure projects within stipulated timelines.
Other subjects identified for discussion included health and nutrition, preventing the misuse of fertilisers for non-agricultural purposes, promoting natural gas, and encouraging competition among states to improve performance and governance.
The review also highlighted the importance of tracking decisions taken at previous conferences and ensuring that departments demonstrate progress through clear outcomes rather than merely reporting activities.
Senior officials attend review meeting
The meeting was attended by senior officials from several departments, including Principal Secretary for Urban Administration Sonmoni Bora; Principal Secretary for Women and Child Development Shahla Nigar; Food Secretary Reena Baba Saheb Kangale; Chief Minister’s Secretary and PWD Secretary Mukesh Kumar; Commerce and Industry Secretary Rajat Kumar; Housing and Environment Secretary Ankit Anand; and Skill Development Secretary Basavaraju S.
Other participants included Revenue Secretary Shammi Abidi, Sports and Youth Welfare Secretary Yashwant Kumar, Tribal Development Secretary Bhuvnesh Yadav, Water Resources Secretary Rajesh Sukumar Toppo, Health Secretary Amit Kataria, Home Secretary Neha, and Special Secretary to the Chief Minister and Public Relations Commissioner Rajat Bansal.
