TFP Bureau, Raipur, August 19, 2025 \u2013 The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, held a crucial meeting today at Mantralaya (Mahanadi Bhawan) and approved a series of important decisions aimed at strengthening welfare measures for vulnerable communities and promoting industrial growth in the state.<\/p>\n
One of the major decisions taken was related to the procurement and distribution of chickpeas under the Public Distribution System (PDS)<\/em>. For families belonging to the Antyodaya and Priority categories residing in Scheduled Areas and Mada Pockets of the state, the Cabinet approved the procurement of the required quantity of 2 kilograms of chickpeas per family per month. This procurement will be carried out by the State Civil Supplies Corporation through the NeML e-auction platform, ensuring transparency and fair pricing. The procurement will be facilitated at a transaction and service charge of 0.25 percent or less, which had earlier been approved for the financial year 2024\u201325.<\/p>\n The Cabinet also directed that families who did not receive their quota of chickpeas between July and November 2025 must be compensated by December 2025, ensuring that no beneficiary is deprived of their entitlement. This move is expected to benefit thousands of poor households in remote areas, ensuring nutritional support and food security for vulnerable groups. By directing the use of an electronic auction platform, the government has sought to minimize irregularities and ensure that procurement is handled efficiently and fairly.<\/p>\n In another landmark decision, the Cabinet approved the concessional allotment of 90 acres of land for the IT industry in Nava Raipur<\/em>. The move is intended to attract investment from major technology and IT-enabled services (ITES) companies, thereby accelerating industrial growth in the state\u2019s capital region. By offering land at concessional premium rates, the government aims to make Chhattisgarh a favorable destination for private sector investors in the IT sector.<\/p>\n Officials highlighted that the decision will not only create opportunities for new enterprises to set up operations in Nava Raipur but also generate significant direct and indirect employment for local youth. The presence of IT companies is expected to spur the development of essential infrastructure such as roads, power supply, and digital connectivity in the region. Additionally, the expansion of the IT industry will contribute to the growth of allied services including housing, education, transport, and hospitality, further strengthening the regional economy.<\/p>\n The Cabinet emphasized that this initiative is in line with the government\u2019s broader vision of promoting planned urbanization and sustainable development<\/em>. The growth of IT industries in Nava Raipur is expected to complement ongoing efforts to establish the State Capital Region as a hub of modern infrastructure and smart services. The decision is also likely to enhance Chhattisgarh\u2019s competitiveness in the information technology sector at the national level, attracting both domestic and global players.<\/p>\n Through these twin decisions, the government has signaled its dual focus on social welfare<\/em> and economic progress<\/em>. While ensuring that poor families in scheduled and remote regions continue to receive essential nutritional support, the state is also laying the foundation for a stronger and more diverse industrial base. Together, these measures reflect the Cabinet\u2019s commitment to inclusive growth, balancing the needs of vulnerable populations with long-term strategies for investment, innovation, and employment generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chickpeas procurement to benefit Antyodaya and Priority families in Scheduled Areas; 90-acre land at concessional rate allotted for IT sector growth<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3124,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,118,117],"tags":[195],"class_list":["post-3123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-chhattishgarh","category-state","tag-cabinet-meeting"],"yoast_head":"\n