TFP Bureau, Raipur, 4 June 2025: The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai at Mantralaya Mahanadi Bhawan, approved several important decisions today aimed at strengthening governance, culture, sports, housing, and youth welfare across the state.
Revised Transfer Policy for 2025
The Council approved the state’s transfer policy for 2025, setting the framework for district-level transfers by the Minister in charge from June 14 to 25 and state-level transfers with departmental minister approval from June 6 to 13. Mandatory minimum service of two years is required for transfers, with special provisions for serious illness, disability, and pre-retirement cases. A substitute employee must be arranged for transfers from scheduled areas. Transparency is ensured through e-office issuance of orders, and employees can appeal transfers within 15 days. Post June 25, transfers will be restricted unless approved on exceptional grounds.
Renaming of Gram Panchayats
In line with earlier announcements, the Gram Panchayat Damakheda was renamed “Kabir Dharmanagar Damakheda.” Similarly, Gram Panchayat Gadhabhatha in Kabirdham district will now be known as Gram Panchayat Sonpur, and Gram Panchayat Chandalpur renamed Gram Panchayat Chandanpur.
New Cultural Hub and Archery Academy in Nava Raipur
A 10-acre land parcel was allotted free of cost to the Culture Department in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar for the establishment of a dedicated Kalagram. This center will support local craftsmen, folk artists, and traditional artisans by providing a permanent platform to showcase their art nationally.
Additionally, 13.47 acres were allotted to the Sports and Youth Welfare Department to set up a national-level Archery Academy featuring indoor and outdoor ranges, a high-performance center, and residential facilities — positioning Chhattisgarh prominently on the national sports map.
Affordable Public Housing Rules Approved
To support lower and middle-income families, the Cabinet approved the Chhattisgarh Affordable Public Housing Rules, 2025, ensuring well-planned plots with essential amenities at reasonable prices while preventing illegal plotting and encouraging real estate development.
Yuva Ratna Samman Yojana to Recognize Youth Excellence
The government announced the launch of the Yuva Ratna Samman Yojana to honor outstanding youth and voluntary organizations in fields such as social work, literature, innovation, education, sports, environment, women and child development, media, health, science, technology, and arts. Awards include medals, certificates, shawls, and cash prizes up to ₹5 lakh for organizations and ₹2.5 lakh for individuals. Eligibility criteria specify age between 15 and 29 years, with special recognition exclusively for women and girls in women and child development.
Sports and Tourism Boosters
To encourage sports development, the diploma requirement from the National Institute of Sports, Patiala, for trainers will be relaxed for one year. The Council also approved the “Chhattisgarh Homestay Policy 2025-30” aimed at promoting rural and tribal tourism, especially in Bastar and Surguja, offering youth employment and providing tourists with cultural experiences.
These decisions reflect the government’s commitment to inclusive growth, cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and sustainable development across Chhattisgarh.
