Raipur. A meeting of the state cabinet will be held in Chhattisgarh on November 18, 2026, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM at the Chief Minister’s official residence in the Civil Lines area of the capital, Raipur. Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel has sent formal notification of the meeting to all ministers. The detailed agenda and information regarding the proposals to be discussed will be provided separately.
This meeting is considered significant in light of the upcoming winter session of the Legislative Assembly. It is expected that the supplementary budget to be presented during the session, as well as the drafts of various bills, will be discussed. However, the official agenda for the meeting has not yet been disclosed.
Key decisions taken in the previous cabinet meeting
During the previous cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, several important decisions were made concerning farmers, government employees, the youth, and the general public. These included:
Paddy Procurement: A decision to begin the procurement of paddy from farmers, effective November 15, at a rate of ₹3,100 per quintal.
Krishak Unnati Yojana: Approval for amendments to this scheme.
M-Urja Yojana: A decision to continue concessions on electricity bills.
Cashless Medical Treatment: Provision for cashless medical treatment for government employees and their eligible dependents.
Renaming of Nagar Panchayat: A decision to rename the ‘Kunra’ Nagar Panchayat in Raipur district to ‘Kunwargarh’.
Three Development Missions: An allocation of ₹1,100 crore for missions focused on infrastructure, tourism, and sports.
Railway Project: Approval for a new railway project worth approximately ₹8,000 crore.
Food Processing Plant: A plan to establish a food processing plant and warehouse in Rajnandgaon at a cost of ₹400 crore.
In addition to these, several other administrative and policy-related proposals were also addressed during the previous meeting. All eyes will now be on the cabinet meeting scheduled for November 18, during which the government may discuss proposals related to the upcoming legislative assembly session as well as other important matters.
