Sai ministry
Sai ministry | |
|---|---|
 6th Ministry of Chhattisgarh | |
 | |
| Date formed | 13 December 2023 |
| People and organisations | |
| Ramen Deka | |
| Vishnu Deo Sai | |
| Arun Sao Vijay Sharma | |
No. of ministers | 14 (including CM) |
Ministers removed | 1 resigned |
Member parties | BJP |
Status in legislature | Majority |
Opposition party | Indian National Congress |
Opposition leader | Charan Das Mahant |
| History | |
| Election | 2023 |
Outgoing election | 2023 |
| Legislature term | 5 years |
| Predecessor | Baghel ministry |
The Vishnu Deo Sai ministry represents the formation of the sixth cabinet of the Indian state Chhattisgarh under the leadership of Vishnu Deo Sai,[1] who is elected as the fourth Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Vishnudeo Sai, secured an absolute majority in the 2023 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly election, winning 54 out of the 90 seats in the state assembly.[2][3]
Council of Ministers
[edit]| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party [6][7] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Minister
| 13 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Deputy Chief Minister
| 13 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
Deputy Chief Minister
| 13 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 20 August 2025 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 22 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 22 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 22 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 22 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 22 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 22 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 22 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 22 December 2023 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 20 August 2025 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 20 August 2025 | Incumbent | BJP | ||
| 22 December 2023 | 19 June 2024 | BJP | ||
Achievements
[edit]Philanthropy
[edit]Beyond politics, Sai has actively engaged in social work, particularly focused on tribal education and the development of essential infrastructure in tribal regions. He has been a consistent advocate for improving the living standards of backward tribes, reflecting a deep-rooted commitment to social welfare. Known for his reverence for Lord Shri Ram, Sai staunchly opposes conversions through compulsion or deception.[8][9]
Kanwar Community Development
[edit]Within the Kanwar community of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai is a well-known and revered individual who serves as a guide to the group's members. In addition to Sai, his wife, Kaushalya Sai, is an active participant in the processes that lead to the development of the Kanwar community. There is a sizeable community of members of the Kanwar tribe in Northern Chhattisgarh. These individuals can be found in all six districts that make up the Surguja division, as well as in the districts of Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh, and Janjgir. Throughout the Kanwar community, Vishnu Deo Sai has been an important figure in the process of raising awareness about the need of education.[10][11]
Naxalism Stance
[edit]Since assuming the role of Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai has swiftly implemented numerous decisive measures for public welfare, profoundly impacting both the state and national political landscape. In tackling the longstanding issue of Naxalism in Chhattisgarh, Sai has employed a strategy of "Boli ka Jawab Boli Se aur Goli ka Jawab Goli" (dialogue for dialogue, and bullet for bullet).[12][13]
Within a mere four months of his tenure, security forces engaged in multiple encounters with Maoists in Bastar, resulting in the killing of over 100 Naxalites, including several high-profile leaders with substantial bounties on their heads. Notably, a large number of Maoists and their supporters have surrendered, drawn by the rehabilitation policies of the Chhattisgarh Government. Concurrently, the Vishnu Deo Sai government has significantly increased the number of security camps in Bastar.[14] The "Niyad Nellnar" scheme has been initiated to foster Bastar's development through these security camps, ensuring that villages within a five-kilometer radius receive the benefits of various Central and State Government schemes, thereby promoting comprehensive community development.[15]
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
[edit]In compliance to the Prime Minister's guarantee, the construction of permanent housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana has commenced for over 1.8 million poor families in the state.[16]
Governance
[edit]Vishnu Deo Sai established Good Governance. Government has taken consistent action against corruption. Numerous cases of corruption alleged to have occurred during the tenure of the previous Congress government are being swiftly investigated. These cases involve a range of scandals, including those related to coal, liquor, sand, teacher recruitment, PSC recruitment, and the Mahadev app. The involvement of key political figures from the Congress party in these scandals has garnered national attention, placing these cases in the spotlight on a broader scale.[17][18]
On Good Governance Day, 25 December 2023, the state government transferred an amount of ₹3,716 crore as two years' pending bonus into the bank accounts of 1.3 million farmers, thus fulfilling the guarantee.[19]
The 'Shri Ramlala Ayodhya Dham' Darshan Yojana in Chhattisgarh has also been started by the Vishnu Deo Sai administration. This program offers the state's believers free pilgrimage tours to Ayodhya.[20]
With the hike in remuneration rate for Tendu Patta collection from ₹4,000 per standard bag to ₹5,500 per standard bag, Vishnu Deo Sai government has benefited 12 lakh 50 thousand families engaged in Tendu Patta collection.[21]
Krishak Unnati Yojana
[edit]The Vishnu Deo Sai administration of Chhattisgarh has fulfilled the guarantee under the Krishak Unnati Yojana by purchasing paddy from farmers at a rate of ₹3,100 per quintal, with a maximum of 21 quintals per acre. A record-breaking 14.492 lakh metric tons of paddy were procured from 24 lakh 75 thousand farmers in the state in 2023–2024. The support price of ₹31,913 crore and the differential amount of ₹13,320 crore have been disclosed.[22][23]
Women empowerment
[edit]'Mahatari Vandan Yojana' has been introduced by the Vishnu Deo Sai government to support women's socio-economic empowerment in the state.[24] More than 70 lakh women in the state are receiving ₹1,000 a month deposited into their bank accounts under this plan.[25][26]
On the lines of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to build 'Developed India', the Vishnu Deo Sai government has set a goal to build 'Developed Chhattisgarh'. In the same sequence, the state government is preparing a vision document titled "Amritkal Chhattisgarh Vision @2047."[27]
CIDC deceased Employees Long-Standing Compassionate Appointment Problem
[edit]On 14th July 2026, following directives from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the Government of Chhattisgarh established a seven-member inter-departmental committee to formulate a new compassionate appointment policy. The policy specifically addresses pending job applications for the dependents of deceased employees from the defunct State Transport Corporation, whose administrative affairs are currently managed under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Corporation (CIDC).The composition of the seven-member committee relies on institutional designations rather than individual appointments:-
• Chairperson: Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD)
• Committee Members: Five senior administrative officers representing the Department of Finance, the Department of Transport, and the State Legal Cell
• Member Secretary: A designated administrative officer from the General Administration Department (GAD)
The panel was granted a mandate to resolve long-standing employment claims and submit its comprehensive policy report within a one-month timeframe.[28]
Former Members
[edit]| No.. | Name (Constituency) |
Departments | Tenure | Reason | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brijmohan Agrawal Cabinet Minister (Raipur City South) |
Minister of School Education |
22 December 2023 – 19 June 2024 | Elected to Lok Sabha on 4 June 2024 | BJP | |
Demographics of Council of Ministers
[edit]The following table provides a breakdown of the Vishnu Deo Sai ministry by region and social category as of February 2026. After the 2025 expansion, the cabinet reached its maximum strength of 14 ministers.
Representation by district
[edit]- Jashpur (7.14%)
- Mungeli (7.14%)
- Kabirdham (7.14%)
- Balrampur (7.14%)
- Bemetara (7.14%)
- Narayanpur (7.14%)
- Korba (7.14%)
- MCB (7.14%)
- Raigarh (7.14%)
- Baloda Bazar (7.14%)
- Surajpur (7.14%)
- Durg (7.14%)
- Surguja (7.14%)
- Raipur (7.14%)
By Region
[edit]| Region | No. of Ministers | Name of Ministers |
|---|---|---|
| Sarguja | 5 | Vishnu Deo Sai (CM), Ramvichar Netam, Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Laxmi Rajwade, Rajesh Agrawal |
| Bilaspur | 3 | Arun Sao (Dy CM), Lakhan Lal Dewangan, O. P. Choudhary |
| Durg | 3 | Vijay Sharma (Dy CM), Gajendra Yadav, Dayaldas Baghel |
| Raipur | 2 | Tank Ram Verma, Guru Khushwant Saheb |
| Bastar | 1 | Kedar Nath Kashyap |
| Total | 14 |
By Social Category
[edit]| Category | No. of Ministers | Percentage | Name of Ministers |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBC | 7 | 50% | Arun Sao, O. P. Choudhary, Lakhan Lal Dewangan, Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, Gajendra Yadav, Laxmi Rajwade, Tank Ram Verma |
| ST | 3 | 21% | Vishnu Deo Sai, Ramvichar Netam, Kedar Nath Kashyap |
| General | 2 | 14.28% | Vijay Sharma, Rajesh Agrawal |
| SC | 2 | 15% | Dayaldas Baghel, Guru Khushwant Saheb |
| Total | 14 | 100% |
References
[edit]- ↑ Singh, D. K. (11 December 2023). "Vishnu Deo Sai is new Chhattisgarh CM. What's behind Modi-Shah's push for fresh faces in states". ThePrint.
- ↑ Sikdar, Shubhomoy (10 December 2023). "From village sarpanch to Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai has risen through the ranks". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ Dwary, Anurag; Shakil, Marya (11 December 2023). Sanyal, Anindita (ed.). "Tribal Leader Vishnu Deo Sai Is New Chhattisgarh Chief Minister". NDTV.com. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ↑ "Chhattisgarh swearing-in: List of MLAs who took oath as Cabinet Ministers". Hindustan Times. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ↑ India Today (4 January 2024). "Chhattisgarh Chief Minister allocates portfolios, ex-IAS O P Choudhary gets finance". Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ↑ "Chhattisgarh cabinet expanded, 3 first-term MLAs take oath as ministers". The Hindu. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "Chhattisgarh cabinet expanded, 3 BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers". Hindustan Times. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, a non-controversial tribal leader with strong organisational skills". The Times of India. 11 December 2023.
- ↑ Sikdar, Shubhomoy (23 December 2023). "Vishnu Deo Sai | Rising above the script". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Vishnu Deo Sai: A Leader Nurtured by Commitment and Service". Bru Times News.
- ↑ "Meet Vishnu Deo Sai: Tribal leader set to become Chhattisgarh Chief Minister". India Today. 10 December 2023.
- ↑ "Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai: 'Naxals referred to Congress govt as our govt … People have lost faith in them'". The Indian Express. 26 March 2024.
- ↑ "Chhattisgarh CM Stresses Fight Against Naxalism, Praises Security Personnel For Abujhmad Op". news.abplive.com. 15 June 2024.
- ↑ Sikdar, Sobhana K. Nair & Shubhomoy (19 April 2024). "Vishnu Deo Sai interview | 'When Congress was in power, Naxals believed their own government was ruling'". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Vishnu Deo Sai government defeats Naxalism with proactive Puvarti Model". The New Indian Express. 3 March 2024.
- ↑ "CM Sai-led Cabinet's first decision: 18 lakh poor to get PM Awas". The Indian Express. 15 December 2023.
- ↑ "Vishnu Deo Sai interview 'When Congress was in power, Naxals believed their own government was ruling'". The Hindu. 19 April 2024.
- ↑ "Congress spreading misinformation: CM Sai". The Times of India. 20 April 2024.
- ↑ Sikdar, Shubhomoy (25 December 2023). "Chhattisgarh government transfers outstanding paddy bonus to nearly 12 lakh farmers". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Sri Ram Darshan". One India.
- ↑ "Chhattisgarh Implements tendu patta pluckers' pay raise and women's empowerment scheme". The Times of India. 1 February 2024.
- ↑ "Chhattisgarh govt transfers ₹13,320 cr to 2.4 mn farmers under 'Krishak Unnati' scheme". H Times. 13 March 2024.
- ↑ Mitra, Hritika (12 March 2024). "Chhattisgarh govt launches input assistance scheme for farmers, transfers Rs 13,320 crore". indiatvnews.com.
- ↑ "Mahtari vandana Yojana : CM Vishnu deo Sai ने ट्रांसफर किए करोड़ों रुपये | CG News | Top News". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi).
- ↑ "विष्णु देव साय सरकार के 6 महीने पूरे, किसानों, महिलाओं और युवाओं के लिए हुए ये काम, देखिए रिपोर्ट कार्ड". mpcg.ndtv.in (in Hindi).
- ↑ "मुख्यमंत्री साय ने वित्तीय वर्ष खत्म होने का दिया हवाला, अगली तारीख बताई". Bhaskar.
- ↑ "How Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet took management classes to build a 'Viksit Chhattisgarh'". India Today. 5 June 2024.
- ↑ "Chhattisgarh to Frame New Compassionate Appointment Policy for Dependents of Deceased Employees of Defunct Transport Corporation State Constitutes High-Level Committee to Resolve Long-Pending Cases". Chhattisgarh to Frame New Compassionate Appointment Policy for Dependents of Deceased Employees of Defunct Transport Corporation State Constitutes High-Level Committee to Resolve Long-Pending Cases. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
