Farmers Can Raise Missed Survey Plots at Gram Sabha Meetings
Raipur, October 30, 2026. The Chhattisgarh government has announced a time-bound plan for girdawari, the crop survey that records farmland details, as paddy procurement preparations gain pace. Chief Secretary Vikasheel has directed that the survey of all crops be completed before November 15.
According to the directions, the process must be carried out with full transparency. Every village's gram sabha is to receive information about girdawari, allowing farmers to view the records relating to their land.
A farmer whose field has been left out of girdawari can submit an application at the gram sabha to get the survey completed.
The Chief Secretary issued these instructions during a state-level review meeting of senior officials held on Friday at the Mahanadi Bhawan in Mantralaya. The meeting assessed multiple government schemes, construction works and administrative functions. Officials were told that laxity in implementing schemes will not be tolerated and that approved construction projects must be completed within the stated time limits.
A Safeguard for Farmers
During the review of the revenue department, the Chief Secretary asked that girdawari be given priority. All crop surveys, he said, must be completed before November 15. Displaying the information at the gram sabha will give farmers an opportunity to verify the entries made for their fields and seek corrections where errors exist.
The arrangement is important for paddy procurement, since crop and area records are compiled from girdawari. A field that is missed in the survey or carries wrong information could leave a farmer facing hardship.
Tighter Monitoring of CM Helpline Complaints
The Chief Secretary also stressed that complaints lodged on CM Helpline 1076 should receive top attention. Resolution, he said, should be meaningful and satisfactory rather than a formality. Information about the disposal of complaints must be made available to the Department of Good Governance and Convergence.
Pending Works Given Deadlines
The meeting raised concern over the slow pace of construction. The Public Works Department was asked to finish incomplete government buildings, roads, bridges and culverts within the prescribed timeline.
The Public Health Engineering Department was directed to step up Nal-Jal schemes and Jal Jeevan Mission work. The Panchayat and Rural Development, Tribal Development, and Forest and Climate Change departments were asked to complete sanctioned works at the earliest.
The Urban Administration and Transport Department was instructed to draw up a well-structured transport action plan for convenient movement of citizens in urban areas.
Infrastructure Projects and Recruitment
The review covered the agenda points of the PARAS portal and the progress of infrastructure projects. Jal Jeevan Mission and AMRUT 2.0 were emphasised, with officials asked to ensure progress without delay.
Departments have been asked to share details of their vacancies and recruitment proposals early so that recruitment through the Employee Selection Board can be completed on schedule. The meeting also touched on preparations for Rajyotsav.