Chhattisgarh Cabinet Approves Key Reforms to Empower Youth, Promote Culture, and Strengthen Governance

Manish TiwariJune 4, 2025

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Raipur
The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday approved a series of impactful decisions aimed at strengthening governance, empowering youth, and promoting culture and tourism.

Key highlights include:

A transparent transfer policy for government employees
Renaming of culturally significant villages
Establishment of a Kalagram (Cultural Hub) and a National Archery Academy in Nava Raipur
A new affordable housing policy for the urban poor
Launch of the Yuva Ratna Samman to honour outstanding youth contributions
Relaxation of coaching qualifications to boost sports recruitment
Rollout of a Homestay Policy to encourage rural tourism and local employment

Transparent and People-Centric Transfer Policy for 2025 Approved

The Cabinet approved the state government’s transfer policy for 2025:

District-level transfers: Oversight by in-charge minister (June 14–25)
State-level transfers: Require approval from departmental minister
Application window: June 6–13
Minimum 2 years of service required for eligibility
Special provisions for employees with serious illness, disabilities, or those nearing retirement
Transfers from Scheduled Areas only with substitutes
Priority for husband-wife postings
e-Office system for state-level orders; district-level orders to be emailed to GAD
Attachments end on June 5, 2025
Appeals can be filed within 15 days
Transfer ban post-June 25, except in exceptional cases

Damakheda Renamed to Kabir Dharmnagar Damakheda

In honor of Sant Kabir’s teachings, Damakheda village has been renamed Kabir Dharmnagar Damakheda, fulfilling a promise made during the Maghi Mela on February 23, 2024.

Name Change of Two Panchayats in Kabirdham District

Gadhabhatha (Kawardha tehsil) renamed to Sonpur
Chandalpur (Bodla tehsil) renamed to Chandanpur
These changes reflect local sentiments and cultural relevance.

10 Acres Allotted for ‘Kalagram’ to Promote Arts and Culture

To preserve and promote Chhattisgarh’s cultural heritage, 10 acres in Nava Raipur have been allotted for a Kalagram – a cultural hub for artisans and folk artists to showcase traditional crafts and facilitate national cultural exchange.

National-Level Archery Academy to Be Set Up in Nava Raipur

13.47 acres allotted free of cost to the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare for establishing a National Archery Academy with:

Outdoor & Indoor (AC) ranges
High-performance centers
Residential facilities

Affordable Housing Plots Policy Approved for Urban Poor

The Chhattisgarh Affordable Housing Land Policy, 2025 aims to provide residential plots to lower and middle-income families in both urban and rural areas, ensuring:

Access to basic amenities (water, electricity, roads, sewage)
Prevention of illegal plotting
Encouragement of real estate and infrastructure investment

‘Chhattisgarh Yuva Ratna Samman’ Scheme Launched

To honor outstanding contributions in youth welfare, the Cabinet launched:

Chhattisgarh Yuva Ratna Samman
Annual awards to:
- One individual and one voluntary organization (medal, certificate, shawl, ₹2.5 lakh/₹5 lakh respectively)
Additional awards (up to ₹1 lakh) in fields such as:
- Social work, literature, innovation, education, sports, environment, women and child development, media, health, science & technology, disability empowerment, and folk arts
Eligibility: Chhattisgarh residents aged 15–29 years
Government employees and institutional staff excluded to maintain impartiality

Coaching Qualification Norms Relaxed for One Year

To meet urgent recruitment needs, the diploma requirement from National Institute of Sports (Patiala) is temporarily relaxed for one year under the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare.