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A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai concluded, with several significant decisions made. The meeting took place on August 19, 2025, at the Mahanadi Bhawan in the Ministry. A major decision was made regarding the distribution of chickpeas in the Public Distribution System (PDS).
The cabinet has decided that the necessary 2 kg of chickpeas distributed monthly under the PDS to Antyodaya and priority category families residing in the scheduled areas and MADA pocket areas of the state will be procured by the Civil Supplies Corporation through the NeML e-auction platform. This procurement will be done at a transaction/service charge of 0.25% or less, as approved for the financial year 2024-25.
Furthermore, the cabinet has directed that beneficiaries who did not collect chickpeas from July 2025 to November 2025, be provided with their entitlement by December 2025.
Another key decision involves the development of Nava Raipur as an IT hub. The cabinet decided to allocate a 90-acre land plot at a discounted premium rate to encourage the establishment of Information Technology (IT/IITS) industries in Nava Raipur. This move aims to attract investment in the IT sector and boost industrial development. The availability of land at a concessional rate will facilitate private sector participation and create new employment opportunities. This initiative is expected to promote not only technical and economic activities in Nava Raipur, but also strengthen the settlement and urbanization processes. The establishment of IT companies will lead to the development of infrastructure in the area, which will directly and indirectly benefit local residents.
