Vikas Sheel sets November 15 deadline for completion of crop surveys; calls for time-bound construction work and effective resolution of CM Helpline complaints
TFP Bureau, Raipur, October 30, 2026: Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel has directed state government departments to accelerate the implementation of welfare schemes and development projects, while ensuring quality in public service delivery. He also instructed officials to complete the crop survey (Girdawari) across the state by November 15.
The directives were issued during a state-level review meeting of senior officials chaired by the Chief Secretary at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan on Friday. The meeting reviewed the progress of various government schemes, programmes and construction projects.
Sheel emphasised that complaints received through the CM Helpline (1076) must be treated as a priority and resolved effectively. He directed officials to ensure that the quality of grievance redressal is maintained and that details of resolved complaints are mandatorily communicated to the Department of Good Governance and Convergence.
Girdawari deadline set for November 15
Reviewing the functioning of the Revenue Department, the Chief Secretary directed officials to complete the Girdawari of all crops by November 15, ensuring transparency throughout the process. The survey findings must be presented before the Gram Sabha in every village.
He further instructed that farmers whose land has been left out of the survey should be allowed to submit applications to the Gram Sabha so that the necessary survey can be completed promptly.
Departments asked to expedite construction work
Reviewing construction projects across departments, Sheel directed the Public Works Department (PWD) to complete pending works, including government buildings, roads, bridges and culverts, within the stipulated timelines.
The Public Health Engineering Department was asked to speed up tap-water supply projects and implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission. The Panchayat and Rural Development, Tribal Development, and Forest and Climate Change departments were also instructed to complete all sanctioned construction projects without delay.
The Urban Administration and Transport Department was directed to prepare a comprehensive transport action plan to improve the movement of citizens within urban areas.
The Chief Secretary also reviewed preparations for the upcoming Rajyotsav and sought detailed information from Culture Department officials.
PARAS portal, AMRUT 2.0 and recruitment reviewed
The meeting also discussed issues related to the PARAS portal and reviewed the progress of infrastructure projects, the Jal Jeevan Mission and the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. Sheel directed departments to ensure that these initiatives move forward without delays.
Departments were further asked to submit their recruitment requirements and proposals promptly so that recruitment processes through the Staff Selection Board could be completed on schedule.
Senior officials attending the meeting included Additional Chief Secretaries Manoj Kumar Pingua and Richa Sharma; Principal Secretary Shahla Nigar; Finance and Public Relations Secretary Rohit Yadav; Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Secretary Reena Baba Saheb Kangale; Chief Minister’s Secretary and PWD Secretary Mukesh Kumar; and Good Governance and Convergence Secretary Rahul Bhagat, along with other Principal Secretaries, Secretaries and senior departmental officials.
