Cabinet Meeting Chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Takes Several Important Decisions

Raipur: The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, was held today at the Mahanadi Bhawan Secretariat in Raipur, where several important decisions were taken.

1. Approval of ‘Chief Minister Startup and NIPUN Mission’

The Cabinet approved the ‘Chief Minister Startup and NIPUN Mission’ to create new opportunities for employment, skill development, entrepreneurship and innovation for the youth of Chhattisgarh.

A provision of ₹500 crore has been earmarked for the next five years under the mission. As part of the initiative, Entrepreneurship Development Centres in all 33 districts, 100 Emerging Technology Labs and 5 Industry Excellence Centres will be established.

Through the NIPUN JOB Engine, skill development and formal employment opportunities will be promoted according to the requirements of industries.

The mission aims to provide better employment opportunities to the youth, transform them from job seekers into job creators, and develop Chhattisgarh as a major hub for startups, innovation and new technology-based industries.

2. Approval of Chhattisgarh Export Promotion Policy 2026–30

The Cabinet approved the Chhattisgarh Export Promotion Policy 2026–30 with the objective of developing the state into one of the country’s leading export hubs.

The new policy will focus on developing a strong export ecosystem and logistics infrastructure, providing exporters with better market access and trade facilities, and promoting exports of value-added products from the agricultural and industrial sectors.

The policy will also facilitate direct access to international markets for entrepreneurs and exporters from Chhattisgarh through e-commerce platforms, trade fairs and exhibitions.

The objective is to achieve both qualitative and quantitative growth in the state’s exports and strengthen Chhattisgarh’s integration with national and global markets.

3. Land Allocation for National Skill Training Institute in Nava Raipur

The Cabinet approved a proposal to provide 10 acres of land free of cost at village Tenduwa for the establishment of a National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar.

The institute is expected to be developed at an estimated cost of around ₹200 crore, with modern academic, administrative and hostel facilities.

The institute will have the capacity to provide industry-oriented technical and vocational training to 1,000 trainees annually through long-term courses and 3,000 trainees through short-term programmes.

The establishment of the NSTI will create new opportunities for advanced skill training, internships and employment for the state’s youth and help develop Nava Raipur as a major national centre for skill development and technical education.

4. Maximum Age Limit Increased from 38 to 45 Years for Government Employees

The Cabinet approved a proposal to increase the prescribed maximum age limit from 38 years to 45 years for permanent and temporary government employees, employees of corporations, boards and autonomous institutions, contractual employees and Nagar Sainiks applying for other government services and higher posts.

The decision will provide employees working in government and associated institutions with greater and equal opportunities to apply for higher positions and other government services.

The state government will issue integrated permanent guidelines in this regard.

5. Land Approved for New Durg District Court Building

The Cabinet approved a proposal to make available 4 hectares of land at village Titurdiha, near BIT College, for the construction of a new building for the Durg District Court.

In exchange for the land currently registered in the name of Bhilai Steel Plant, the state government will provide 5.024 hectares of government land at village Pahanda, Tehsil Patan, to the Bhilai Steel Plant.

The current value of both land parcels is approximately equal.

The decision will pave the way for the construction of a modern and well-organised new court complex in Durg and further strengthen judicial infrastructure in the district.