Development Works to Be Approved in Line with Local Needs and Public Aspirations: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur, February 2026 Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said that development works will be approved strictly in accordance with local needs and public aspirations, with the objective of ensuring inclusive and balanced development. He also directed that all approved development works must be completed within the prescribed time limits.

The first meeting of the Chhattisgarh State Rural and Other Backward Classes Area Development Authority, chaired by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, was held at the Public Works Department conference hall at the district headquarters in Durg. During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted of major development works approved under the Authority, ongoing construction works funded through the Authority, budgetary provisions, and newly sanctioned projects. Suggestions put forward by public representatives were discussed at length.

The primary objective of the meeting was to assess the progress of schemes being implemented for the social, economic, and educational upliftment of the backward classes in the state, and to formulate future development strategies so that the benefits of development reach the actual beneficiaries effectively.

While reviewing various construction works and public welfare schemes being implemented under the Authority, the Chief Minister issued clear instructions to ensure timely and full utilization of the approved budget. He emphasized that the benefits of development works should directly reach the common people, and that continuous monitoring at all levels is essential to achieve this goal.

Chief Minister Shri Sai directed all district collectors to ensure efficient implementation of all approved development works, services, and programmes within their respective districts. He specifically instructed that all sanctioned construction works be completed at the earliest, giving priority to the interests of Other Backward Classes (OBC) areas.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister carried out a district-wise review of construction and development works approved under the Authority from the financial year 2020–21 to 2024–25. He reviewed the progress status and issued necessary directions. Development works that have not yet started or are still in progress were identified, and instructions were given to complete them within a two-month timeframe. The Chief Minister interacted directly with district collectors to obtain updated information and stressed the importance of timely completion.

It is noteworthy that the Chhattisgarh State Rural and Other Backward Classes Area Development Authority aims to ensure active participation of local public representatives in the rural development process. The Authority provides for the formulation of short-term plans in consultation with regional leadership, expansion of basic infrastructure, and swift approval of small-scale construction works in line with public expectations. The Authority covers 35 विधानसभा constituencies across the state.

Special emphasis is being laid on the development of basic civic amenities, promotion of social and cultural activities, expansion of educational facilities, and improvement of healthcare services in these areas. Priority is also being given to the development of education infrastructure and hostels, and the meeting included discussions on improving the quality of education for students belonging to Other Backward Classes.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao, Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Revenue Minister Shri Tank Ram Verma, Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Lakshmi Rajwade, Scheduled Caste Development Minister Shri Guru Khushwant Saheb, School Education Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav, Member of Parliament Shri Brijmohan Agrawal, Vice Chairman of the Authority Shri Lalit Chandrakar, along with other MLAs and public representatives. Senior officials including Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Shri Subodh Kumar Singh, Secretary Shri Basavaraju S, secretaries of various departments, IGs, commissioners, collectors, and other senior officers were also present.