Chhattisgarh Government Approves 19 Major Decisions, Setting Paddy Procurement Date and Electricity Subsidy Extension

The Chhattisgarh government, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, has announced a series of policy decisions following a key cabinet meeting held at the Chief Minister's residence office in Civil Lines. The administration cleared 19 major proposals spanning agriculture, electricity subsidies, infrastructure, healthcare for government employees, and industrial development.

Agricultural Policies and Paddy Procurement

Among the primary announcements is the schedule for paddy procurement for the marketing year 2026-27. Purchases are set to begin on November 15, with the state procuring paddy from over 2.75 million registered farmers at a rate of 3,100 rupees per क्विंटल (quintal), up to a maximum limit of 21 quintals per acre.

To streamline the process, farmers registered with AgriStack IDs who were registered last year will be automatically eligible to sell their paddy without requiring a separate registration process. Furthermore, physical loan books (ऋण पुस्तिका) will not be mandatory at procurement societies due to digital registration. Digital crop surveys will determine paddy acreage online, and procurement will utilize biometric verification to ensure authenticity. The state is also adding 360 new procurement centers, bringing the total to 3,100 centers across the state.

Power Subsidies and Employee Healthcare

The cabinet decided to maintain the ongoing concessions under the Chief Minister Energy Relief Public Campaign (M-Urja) scheme for domestic electricity consumers utilizing up to 200 units. Additionally, the eligibility window for households consuming up to 400 units monthly has been extended from September 30, 2026, to March 31, 2027, benefiting an estimated 7.25 million domestic consumers.

In a separate welfare measure, the cabinet approved cashless medical treatment facilities for government employees and their dependent family members. Under the updated framework, employees will no longer need to pay out-of-pocket expenses during treatment and navigate lengthy reimbursement procedures afterward.

Infrastructure, Tourism, and Industrial Updates

Other cleared proposals include the 'Chief Minister Infrastructure Mission-2026' guidelines to enhance project planning, quality, and monitoring, alongside a 'Chief Minister Tourism Development Mission' backed by an estimated 500-crore rupee allocation over the next five years.

Industrial policy updates involve a special incentive package for coal gasification projects with investments of 1,000 crore rupees or more to encourage value-added coal usage and import substitution. The cabinet also greenlit 100% equity investment through the Chhattisgarh Railway Corporation Limited (CRCL) for the 295-kilometer Katghora-Takhatpur-Mungeli-Kawardha-Khairagarh-Dongargarh railway project.

Practical Implications and Verification

Farmers and electricity consumers can expect continued procedural updates through local procurement centers and electricity board notifications. Government employees should watch for implementation guidelines regarding the new cashless medical system.

• Confirmed Details: Paddy procurement starts November 15, 2026, at 3,100 rupees per quintal up to 21 quintals per acre; M-Urja electricity concession eligibility extended to March 31, 2027; cashless medical facility approved for state government employees.
• Unknown/Pending Elements: Specific rollout timelines for individual infrastructure missions, detailed operational guidelines for upcoming procurement center expansions, and exact dates for the implementation of the revised industrial policy packages.
• How to Verify: Readers can review the original announcements and updates directly through the official Navbharat Times report at https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/chhattisgarh/raipur/19-major-decisions-chhattisgarh-government-ahead-of-diwali-for-farmers-announcement-for-electricity-consumers/articleshow/135235362.cms.