Vishnu’s Big Gift to Farmers: Paddy Procurement from 15th Nov at Rs 3100/Quintal, 21 Quintal Per Acre

CHHATTISGARH CABINET MEETING CHAIRED BY CM VISHNU DEO SAI TAKES 19 MAJOR DECISIONS – FARMERS, ELECTRICITY, INFRASTRUCTURE IN FOCUS

Vishnu Deo Sai Cabinet Approves Cashless Treatment for Govt Employees, Infrastructure Mission, Tourism Mission & 295 KM New Railway Line

Important decisions taken in the Cabinet meeting held today at the Chief Minister’s Residence Office, Civil Lines, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai –

1. Paddy Procurement 2026-27: The Council of Ministers has decided to start paddy procurement from farmers of Chhattisgarh from 15th November 2026 for Kharif Marketing Year 2026-27. During this period, paddy will be procured from more than 27.50 lakh farmers at the rate of Rs. 3100 per quintal, up to a maximum of 21 quintals per acre. In a major farmer-friendly decision, all farmers registered last year with AgriStack ID have been made valid for paddy sale, they will not need separate registration.

Due to registration in AgriStack, farmers will not need to bring separate loan books to the society. Online determination of paddy area has been ensured digitally through Digital Crop Survey. To ensure procurement from genuine farmers, biometric-based paddy procurement will be done. To provide better and easy facilities to farmers, 360 new procurement centres are being started, as a result, paddy procurement will be ensured through 3100 centres this year. Instructions have been given to make proper arrangements in societies for paddy procurement.

The Cabinet has ratified the decision of the Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting regarding disposal of surplus paddy of Kharif Marketing Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 through auction.

2. Electricity Bill Relief Extended: The Cabinet has decided to continue the concession being given in electricity bills up to 200 units to domestic electricity consumers under Mukhyamantri Urja Rahat Jan Abhiyan (M-Urja) Yojana. Also, the eligibility period of monthly electricity consumption up to 400 units to avail the scheme has been extended from 30th September 2026 to 31st March 2027. This decision will ensure continuous benefit of concession in electricity bills to about 7.25 lakh domestic consumers under the scheme.

3. Relief to Road Contractors Due to Bitumen Price Hike: In view of the extraordinary increase in Bitumen (Tar) prices, the Council of Ministers has taken an important decision to provide price relief (compensation) to contractors of works operated under Chhattisgarh Gramin Sadak Vikas Abhikaran and state-funded road construction, renovation and maintenance works under PWD.

Under this, for the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, a total relief of Rs. 130.88 crore will be given by the State Government as a grant from the budget on the quantity of bitumen actually purchased and used by the contractors for works under CGSRDA. While, for state-funded works whose tenders were received before 1st April 2026, price relief will also be provided on bitumen purchased and used from 15th October to 31st December 2026. An additional expenditure of about Rs. 70 crore to Rs. 100 crore is estimated on this.

This decision will speed up pending road construction works related to asphalting and help in completing them within the stipulated time.

4. Cashless Medical Facility for Govt Employees: The Council of Ministers has approved the important proposal to implement cashless medical facility for government servants and their dependent family members. Under the new system, government servants will not need to pay medical expenses themselves at the hospital at the time of treatment and go through a long process for reimbursement later. They will get cashless treatment facility in empanelled hospitals and the pre-approval and claim process will be done online and digitally.

5. Mukhyamantri Adhosanrachna Mission-2026: The Cabinet has approved the draft (Mission Guidelines) of ‘Mukhyamantri Adhosanrachna Mission-2026’ to make the system of infrastructure development planning, project preparation, quality, monitoring and maintenance more effective, transparent and modern. The Mission will be operated for five years from FY 2026-27 to 2030-31, for which a total provision of Rs. 500 crore, i.e. Rs. 100 crore per year, is proposed. PWD will be its nodal department and Chhattisgarh Road & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (CGRIDCL) will be the implementing agency.

6. Mukhyamantri Paryatan Vikas Mission: The Council of Ministers has approved ‘Mukhyamantri Paryatan Vikas Mission’ for holistic development of tourism in the state. With the motto ‘Prosperity through Tourism’, the mission will be operated for next 5 years, for which a provision of about Rs. 500 crore is proposed.

7. Withdrawal of Political Cases: The Council of Ministers has allowed further action as per the recommendation made in the meeting of the sub-committee on 30th September 2026 for withdrawal of 9 cases related purely to political movements from the court in public interest.

8. Renaming of Kunra to Kunwargarh: The Council of Ministers has approved the proposal to change the name of Nagar Panchayat Kunra of Raipur district to Kunwargarh. Kunwargarh, included in the 36 forts of Chhattisgarh, is known for its ancient temples, historical heritage and ponds.

9. Industrial Development Policy Amendment: The Council of Ministers has approved amendment in Industrial Development Policy 2024-30. Under this, a special incentive package has been provided for coal gasification projects with investment of Rs. 1,000 crore or more to promote value-added use of state’s huge coal reserves and import substitution.

10. 295 KM New Railway Line Approved: The Council of Ministers has approved the proposal to make 100% equity investment through Chhattisgarh Railway Corporation Ltd (CRCL) for speedy implementation of 295 km long Katghora-Takhatpur-Mungeli-Kawardha-Khairagarh-Dongargarh rail project. The estimated cost of this project is about Rs. 8,000 crore, in which 25% i.e. about Rs. 2,000 crore will be equity, in which Chhattisgarh Government and Railway Ministry will contribute about Rs. 1,000-1,000 crore each.

11. Redevelopment Plan 5 Projects: The Council of Ministers has given in-principle approval to 5 projects in the second phase of the redevelopment plan. Under this, planned redevelopment of Government Poultry Farm-Durg, Veterinary Hospital Campus Ramanujganj, land behind Police Line and Ranjita Stadium in Jashpur, Budhwari Bazar of Sakti and Government land and dilapidated properties of Rudri Chowk of Dhamtari will be done on PPP model.

12. Land for CWC in Rajnandgaon: The Council of Ministers has approved the proposal to allot 10 acres of land in village Khaprikala to Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) for development of storage facility in Rajnandgaon district.

13. Multi-Fruit Processing Facility: The Council of Ministers has approved allotment of 31.55 acres of Rajgami property land to Agriculture Development & Farmer Welfare Dept for establishment of Multi Fruit Processing Facility through National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in village Somni of Rajnandgaon district. This project with proposed investment of about Rs. 400 crore will create more than 1,000 direct and 5,000 indirect employment opportunities.

14. New Posts for Good Governance Dept: The Council of Ministers has approved creation of 3 new posts for Head of Department Office of Good Governance & Convergence Department.

15. Temporary Post in Forest HQ:.The Council of Ministers has approved creation of one temporary post of Officer on Special Duty (Pay Level-16) for one year at Forest Headquarters (HOD Office), Aranya Bhawan, Nava Raipur.

16. Family Pension: The Council of Ministers has decided to consider the service of Late Dr. Rakesh Mohan Chandola, Associate Professor, Medical College Raipur from 19th October 1987 to 7th January 2022 as regular service for the purpose of family pension.

17. Mukhyamantri Khel Utkarsh Mission: The Council of Ministers approved the draft of Mukhyamantri Khel Utkarsh Mission. Under the mission, a systematic arrangement for player development from talent identification to medal winning is proposed. For this, a budget provision of Rs. 100 crore has been made in the year 2026-27.

18. Industrial Land & Building Management Rules Amended: The Council of Ministers has amended Chhattisgarh Industrial Land and Building Management Rules, 2015. This will simplify land use and ease plot access, promote ease of doing business.

19. Krishak Unnati Yojana Amended: The Council of Ministers approved the proposal of Agriculture Development & Farmer Welfare Department regarding amendment of “Krishak Unnati Yojana” in Kharif-2026. Paddy will be procured from farmers at the rate of Rs. 3100 per quintal. Under the scheme, it has been decided to provide input assistance amount on paddy crop on per acre basis instead of per quintal.