Team News Riveting
Raipur, June 4
The Chhattisgarh cabinet on Wednesday approved a homestay policy to promote rural and tribal tourism, aiming to boost local economies and provide authentic cultural experiences.
Additionally, the new policy honors outstanding youth, allocates land for sports and culture, and approves affordable housing and renaming of village panchayats.
A state government spokesperson said in an ambitious stride to boost tourism and the local economy, the Chhattisgarh cabinet led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has approved the ‘Chhattisgarh Homestay Policy 2025-30’. This initiative aims to promote tourism in rural areas, especially the tribal regions of Bastar and Surguja, offering tourists an authentic hinterland experience.
Furthermore, the policy is aligning with the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative, and ensuring that villagers reap direct economic benefits. The cabinet also introduced ‘Yuva Ratna Samman Yojana’ to recognize exemplary contributions by youth and organizations in various fields.
The cabinet also gave its nod to the Transfer Policy 2025, introducing a structured framework for employee transfers across district and state levels. Applications will be accepted from June 6 to 13 while it will be processed between June 14 and 25. The policy includes safeguards for employees with serious illnesses and those approaching retirement, and mandates e-office processing for all transfer orders to ensure transparency. Transfer restrictions will come into effect after June 25, with exceptions allowed only under special approval.
The state cabinet also approved a proposal to rename Damakheda village in Balodabazar-Bhatapara as Kabir Dharmnagar Damakheda, a long-standing commitment made by the Chief Minister during the 2024 Sant Samagam.
It also approved free land allocation in Nava Raipur for the construction of a Kalagram, a cultural hub to support traditional artisans, and a national-level archery academy equipped with modern training infrastructure. The Chhattisgarh Affordable Housing Rules, 2025, designed to provide regulated plots with basic amenities to low- and middle-income families while curbing illegal land development, was also approved by the cabinet.
To promote youth leadership, the newly launched Chhattisgarh Yuva Ratna Samman will annually honour outstanding individuals and voluntary organisations working in fields such as innovation, education, environment, and social welfare. Each award includes cash prizes, a citation, and ceremonial recognition.
