Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai on Monday, June 8, 2026, conducted a comprehensive review of development works and welfare schemes in Balod and Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki districts at the Chief Minister's residence office in Raipur, under the state's ongoing Sushasan Tihar (Good Governance Festival) initiative.

Context

Sushasan Tihar is a structured governance initiative launched by the Chhattisgarh government under CM Sai following the BJP's return to power in December 2023. The initiative involves periodic district-wise reviews to monitor the on-ground implementation of central and state welfare schemes, particularly in tribal and newly formed districts. Monday's session focused specifically on two districts — Balod in southern Chhattisgarh and the newly carved Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, which was formed to strengthen local administration in tribal areas.

Policy Backdrop

CM Sai issued directions to officials on four priority areas: speedy resolution of pending revenue cases, accelerating work under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, expanding the reach of PM Suryaghar Yojana to more households, and ensuring timely availability of fertilisers and seeds to farmers. The post quoted him as saying, 'Nagaron ki samasyaon ka samayabaddh, pardarshi aur samvedansheel samadhan sunishchit hi sushasan ka vastvik uddeshya hai' — 'Ensuring time-bound, transparent, and sensitive resolution of citizens' problems is the true objective of good governance.'

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, launched in 2015, aims to provide pucca housing to rural and urban poor, and has been a sustained focus in Chhattisgarh through saturation drives in tribal districts. PM Suryaghar Yojana, a central rooftop solar scheme, provides free electricity up to 300 units per month to enrolled households, and the state government has been pushing for wider enrolment in underserved districts.

Stakeholders and Impact

The review directly concerns rural households, farmers, and district administration officials in Balod and Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki. Both districts have significant tribal populations that remain priority beneficiaries for housing and solar energy schemes. Officials were directed to work with 'positive thinking, accountability, and a spirit of public service' and to ensure scheme benefits reach all eligible beneficiaries.

Pending revenue cases — which often delay land rights, loan access, and compensation for rural residents — were flagged for urgent resolution, signalling administrative pressure on revenue officers in both districts.

What's Next

The Chhattisgarh government is expected to continue similar district-level reviews across remaining districts as part of the Sushasan Tihar calendar. Progress on scheme saturation targets for 2026–27, particularly under PM Awas Yojana and PM Suryaghar Yojana, is likely to be tracked in upcoming state assembly sessions. The structured review mechanism signals the government's intent to use administrative accountability as a visible governance metric ahead of future electoral cycles.