Chintan Shivir 2.0 In Chhattisgarh: Ministers To Learn, Reflect & Share Experiences

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The two-day retreat, led by CM Vishnu Deo Sai, is exclusively designed for ministers to reflect on their work over the past 18 months and to chart a collective path forward
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Marking a significant step in Chhattisgarh's journey toward contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, Chintan Shivir 2.0 commenced at the IIM Raipur campus on Sunday.
This is not a typical government meeting; it is a platform where all state ministers are gathering to share their experiences, lessons, and stories from the field.
The two-day retreat, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is exclusively designed for ministers to reflect on their work over the past 18 months and to chart a collective path forward. The primary objective of this shivir is not merely to review past work, but to define Chhattisgarh's clear and impactful role in building a developed India by 2047.
Each minister will present the innovations implemented in their department, lessons learned through public service, and their future roadmap. Special sessions focusing on the core themes of seva (service), sankalp (resolve), and seekh (learning) are also included in the programme.
आज नवा रायपुर में आयोजित चिंतन शिविर 2.0 में सम्मिलित रहूंगा। pic.twitter.com/daQRci9Orq — Vishnu Deo Sai (@vishnudsai) June 8, 2025
Renowned experts from across the country are delivering lectures on key topics such as good governance, transparency, digital administration, public service ethos, cultural consciousness, and nation-building. The shivir is structured as a learning workshop where each minister is actively engaged in enhancing their vision and capacity.
A key highlight is a dedicated session on 'From Good Governance to Elections', which will focus on policy transparency, accountability, and decisions made in the public interest. Additionally, the Chief Minister will share insights and guidance received during his recent meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, to ensure greater alignment between central and state government strategies.
Another important focus area in the shivir is the ongoing transformation in regions like Bastar, which were once considered less developed. Recently, Bastar has seen rapid progress in tourism, self-employment opportunities, and infrastructure development. These initiatives are creating new opportunities for young people and reshaping the region's image. Ministers will present ground-level insights from their visits and project implementations, demonstrating how development must reach every part of the state, not just the capital.
This shivir is also an opportunity for introspection, where ministers will evaluate their past decisions and plan how to make governance more citizen-centric and impactful in the coming years. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has made it clear — every minister is not just a departmental head, but a partner in development, a catalyst for change, and a responsible public servant.