Chhattisgarh cabinet decides to set up ‘Good Governance and Convergence Dept’

The cabinet has decided that the new department will include e-Review, e-Public Service Guarantee, and Digital Secretariat

Published on: Jul 9, 2024, 22:06:33 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government on Tuesday decided to form a separate “Good Governance and Convergence Department” for the effective implementation of state government welfare policies, good governance, and addressing public issues, an official statement said.

The Chhattisgarh cabinet decided to create a new department at its meeting chaired by chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai (ANI)

It said the decision was taken at a cabinet meeting headed by chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

The cabinet has decided that the department will include e-Review, e-Public Service Guarantee, and Digital Secretariat which currently come under the General Administration department, the statement said.

The statement said the cabinet has also approved the amendment of “Chhattisgarh Government Work (Allocation) Rules” in this connection.

The government added that the cabinet also decided to implement the National Education Policy 2020.

“Under this policy, children will be imparted education in the local language or dialect up to the 5th standard. Additionally, it recommends ensuring education for all from pre-primary to 12th standard. The existing 10+2 academic structure will be replaced with the 5+3+3+4 structure to provide equitable and inclusive education,” the official statement said.

The cabinet has also decided to extend the registration date to provide housing to homeless, economically weaker, and lower-class families in Naya Raipur by three years. Under Mukhyamantri Aawas Yojana, affordable housing facilities are being developed in Naya Raipur, and the registration date to avail of the scheme has been extended from March 31, 2024, to March 31, 2027.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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