Development and Good Governance Remain Central as CM Counters Vote of No Confidence
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unequivocally dismissed the opposition’s no‑confidence motion in the Chhattisgarh Assembly, asserting that the motion undermines the confidence of over thirty million voters who backed the government's development and good‑governance agenda in the 2023 elections. He highlighted that the electorate placed their trust in promises of progress, efficient administration and the broader vision articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sai pointed out that the past two and a half years have witnessed the transformation of electoral pledges into actionable policies. In agriculture, the state procured paddy at a rate of ₹3,100 per quintal, cleared two years of pending farmer bonuses, and launched the Mahatari Vandana Initiative, which has honoured more than seven million women with over ₹18.8 crore in payments. Low‑income families have benefited from the Prime Minister’s Housing Scheme, reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusive growth.
Women’s empowerment initiatives have expanded, with the “Lakhpati Didi” programme now supporting over 10 lakh women. Property registration fees have been cut by 50 % and stamp duty reduced by one percent, easing property ownership. Self‑help groups have been revitalised, providing renewed livelihood opportunities.
Tribal welfare has been a cornerstone of the administration. The government increased remuneration for tendu leaf collectors, revived the Charnapaduka Scheme, and provided relief to forest‑rights holders. Through the Dharti Aba Tribal Village Utkrash campaign and the Janman programme, thousands of tribal villages now have roads, electricity, drinking water, housing and health facilities. The Delhi‑based Tribal Youth Hostel has been expanded, and the state hosted the Tribal Games under the “Khelo India” umbrella.
In the energy sector, over 76 000 solar installations under the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar scheme have powered households, while the Chief Minister’s electricity‑bill relief initiative has benefited more than 1.2 million consumers. Chhattisgarh currently leads the country in plant load factor and is aggressively pursuing new thermal, pumped‑storage and solar projects.
Mineral revenue generation reached record levels thanks to transparent online platforms such as Mineral Online 2.0 and DMF Portal 2.0, as well as strategic auctions of lithium and other critical minerals. Over 82 000 development projects have been completed, while strict enforcement curtails illegal mining and promotes extensive afforestation.
Digital connectivity expanded with 829 new mobile towers and the BharatNet Phase‑3.0 linking thousands of gram panchayats to high‑speed internet. Education reforms eliminated teacher‑less schools, and Ayushman Bharat now provides health security to the majority of households.
Administrative reforms introduced 435 new procedures, making Chhattisgarh a model of e‑governance with 528 online services across 36 departments, e‑District, auto‑mutation, smart registry offices and a 24‑hour helpline (1076’). The state also champions eco‑tourism, large‑scale tree‑planting under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, and cultural pilgrimages such as the Shri Ram Lalla Darshan programme, underscoring its commitment to environmental conservation and heritage preservation.