TFP Bureau, Raipur, September 9, 2025: The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at Mantralaya (Mahanadi Bhawan) today, approved several far-reaching decisions aimed at honouring sacrifices, boosting renewable energy, strengthening institutions, and extending welfare to senior journalists.<\/p>\n
Compassionate Appointment for Martyr\u2019s Wife<\/strong> Major Amendments to State Solar Energy Policy<\/strong> The Cabinet has granted priority industry status<\/em> to solar energy projects under the state\u2019s industrial policy, unlocking wide-ranging benefits for investors and entrepreneurs. These include:<\/p>\n Officials said the policy reforms are expected to generate large-scale investment in the state\u2019s energy sector, create jobs, and position Chhattisgarh as a hub of clean and sustainable energy in the years to come.<\/p>\n New PSC Chairperson Appointed<\/strong> Enhanced Pension for Senior Journalists<\/strong> Focus on Balanced Growth<\/strong> The Chief Minister reiterated that the government\u2019s policies will continue to prioritize both the welfare of individuals who serve the state and long-term strategies for growth and sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Meeting chaired by CM Vishnu Deo Sai approves compassionate appointment, extended benefits under revised solar policy, new PSC Chairperson, and enhanced support for veteran journalists<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,118,117],"tags":[195],"class_list":["post-3454","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-chhattishgarh","category-state","tag-cabinet-meeting"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThe Cabinet paid heartfelt tribute to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shri Akash Rao Girepunje, who laid down his life during an anti-Naxal operation in Sukma on June 9, 2025. The young officer was killed in a bomb blast while leading his team against extremists, an act described as a symbol of \u201csupreme courage and duty towards the nation.\u201d As a mark of respect and in recognition of his sacrifice, the Cabinet approved a compassionate appointment for his wife, Smt. Sneha Girepunje, who will be inducted into the State Police Service as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP). This is being considered a rare and special case of direct DySP-level appointment, underscoring the state\u2019s resolve to stand firmly with the families of its martyrs.<\/p>\n
\nIn a landmark decision, the Cabinet approved amendments to the State Solar Energy Policy with an objective to significantly expand renewable energy adoption and reduce reliance on conventional sources. The revised policy will remain valid till 2030 or until a new solar policy is notified by the government.<\/p>\n\n
\nThe Cabinet approved the appointment of Ms. Rita Shandilya as the new Chairperson of the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (PSC). Currently serving as a Member and Acting Chairperson, Ms. Shandilya\u2019s elevation comes at a crucial time when the PSC is undertaking several key recruitment drives for state services. Her appointment is being seen as a move to ensure stability, continuity, and efficiency in the functioning of the Commission.<\/p>\n
\nIn a welfare-oriented decision, the Cabinet doubled the monthly honorarium under the Chhattisgarh Senior Media Personnel Samman Nidhi<\/em> scheme for retired journalists. The honorarium has been raised from \u20b910,000 to \u20b920,000 per month, a measure that fulfills a commitment announced in the 2025\u201326 State Budget. The decision was welcomed as recognition of the long-standing contribution of senior journalists in strengthening democracy and public discourse.<\/p>\n
\nOfficials said the meeting reflected the government\u2019s balanced approach to governance\u2014combining security, welfare, institutional strengthening, and economic development. From honouring a martyr\u2019s family with dignity, encouraging clean energy investments, and supporting senior journalists, to ensuring leadership at the PSC, the decisions are expected to have wide-ranging social and developmental impacts.<\/p>\n