Cabinet Approves Landmark Decisions to Accelerate Digital Transformation, Industrial Growth, Infrastructure Development and Financial Reforms
TFP Bureau, Raipur, August 5, 2026: The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai at Mantralaya (Mahanadi Bhavan), approved a series of major policy decisions aimed at accelerating the state’s digital transformation, industrial expansion, infrastructure development, governance reforms, and sustainable economic growth. The decisions include the launch of a ₹500-crore Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission, the establishment of the state’s first heavy earth-moving equipment manufacturing plant by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), new digital governance initiatives, and key financial sector reforms.
₹500-Crore AI Mission to Drive Digital Governance
The Cabinet approved the Chhattisgarh State Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission, a five-year initiative with an outlay of ₹500 crore. The mission seeks to strengthen good governance, promote emerging technologies, develop skilled manpower, and expand the digital economy.
Under the initiative, the state will establish 100 AI Data Labs, five Centres of Excellence, and extend support to more than 300 AI startups. Around six lakh students and 1.5 lakh government employees will receive AI training, while over 50 AI-enabled public services will be developed to make governance faster, smarter, and more citizen-centric.
Aligned with the Government of India’s IndiaAI Mission, the programme aims to position Chhattisgarh as a responsible, innovation-driven, and future-ready digital state.
BEML to Set Up State’s First Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Plant
In a significant boost to industrial development, the Cabinet approved the allotment of land at a concessional rate to Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for establishing a heavy earth-moving equipment manufacturing plant in Chhattisgarh.
The project, to be developed by the Government of India-owned Miniratna PSU, will mark the state’s first heavy equipment manufacturing facility. The government expects the investment to generate employment opportunities, strengthen MSMEs, attract large-scale investments, and position Chhattisgarh as an emerging manufacturing hub.
Public Works Department to Go Fully Digital
The Cabinet approved the first phase of implementing the Works and Accounts Management Information System (WAMIS) in the Public Works Department.
Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, the integrated platform will digitise project approvals, e-estimation, e-procurement, electronic measurement books, bill payments, accounts management, and quality monitoring. The system will later be extended to other infrastructure departments to improve transparency, efficiency, and real-time monitoring of public works.
Rural Road Scheme Expanded
The Cabinet also approved amendments to the Mukhyamantri Gram Sadak Evam Vikas Yojana to accelerate rural connectivity.
The revised guidelines remove the mandatory requirement of completing earthwork under MGNREGA before road construction and permit the construction of cement concrete roads and drains in village internal roads. The scheme’s eligibility has also been expanded to include rural roads not covered under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana or any other scheme.
Funding for projects can now be mobilised through NABARD loans, the Environment and Infrastructure Development Fund, District Mineral Foundation (DMF), and other available sources. A State-level High-Powered Committee will oversee implementation.
₹15-Crore ADB Grant for ‘Anjor LIGHT’ Project
The Cabinet approved a proposal to secure a ₹15-crore grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for implementing the “Anjor LIGHT (Linked Implementation & Guidance for Holistic Tracking)” technical assistance project under Chhattisgarh Anjor Vision 2047.
The fully grant-funded project will run from December 2026 to November 2029 without any financial contribution from either the State Government or the Government of India. It aims to strengthen public financial management, expand the Public-Private Partnership ecosystem, promote green and blended finance, improve state-owned enterprises, and develop climate-resilient projects through a dedicated Project Management Unit.
Single Nodal Agency Model Approved
To improve financial discipline and transparency, the Cabinet approved the implementation of the State Single Nodal Agency (S-SNA) Model for state-funded schemes.
Under the new system, funds will be routed through a centralised mother account and released directly to beneficiaries or vendors only when required. The model is expected to enhance real-time monitoring, reduce idle funds, improve cash management, and minimise the risks of financial irregularities.
CSPGCL Gets Approval to Raise Funds Through Bonds
In another major decision, the Cabinet permitted the Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) to issue Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) and bonds worth up to ₹200 crore through stock exchange listings.
The state government will provide a guarantee for repayment of principal and interest while waiving the guarantee fee. The move is expected to diversify funding sources, encourage investment in the power sector, and accelerate the expansion of Chhattisgarh’s energy infrastructure. The CSPGCL Board has been authorised to complete the listing process, while the Energy Department will issue the necessary operational guidelines.
