Chhattisgarh CM Sai flags key role for Rajya NITI Aayog as Mishra takes charge as Vice-Chairman

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday said the newly-constituted Rajya NITI Aayog will play a crucial role in guiding the state’s long-term development trajectory. He made the remarks while attending the programme marking the assumption of charge by former IAS officer Ganesh Shankar Mishra as Vice Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Rajya NITI Aayog at NITI Bhavan in Nava Raipur.

Congratulating Mishra on taking charge, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that the institution would provide strategic direction to the state’s development agenda through research driven policymaking and stronger inter departmental coordination.

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Addressing the gathering, Sai described the Rajya NITI Aayog as an important policy institution that will help shape Chhattisgarh’s development through long term vision, evidence based planning and effective policy coordination across departments. He said the body would assist the government in designing strategies capable of addressing emerging challenges while preparing the state for future economic and social needs.

The Chief Minister also linked the initiative with the broader national vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In this context, he noted that the Chhattisgarh government has prepared its own Vision Document 2047, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for the state’s long term development and economic expansion.

Sai further observed that the decision to replace the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog represented a significant shift towards more dynamic and cooperative governance. Programmes such as the Aspirational Districts initiative, he said, have brought tangible improvements in backward regions across the country, including several districts of Chhattisgarh that have witnessed measurable progress in development indicators.

Highlighting the importance of region specific planning, the Chief Minister said one of the key strengths of the NITI framework lies in its focus on policies grounded in the real needs of local communities. Following this approach, several states have constituted Rajya NITI Aayogs to strengthen policy formulation and long term planning at the state level.

He added that the Chhattisgarh government remains committed to accelerating development through good governance, transparency and public participation. Constructive recommendations emerging from the Rajya NITI Aayog, he said, would receive careful consideration and effective implementation.

Speaking on the occasion, newly-appointed Vice Chairman Ganesh Shankar Mishra said Chhattisgarh is steadily progressing on the path of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Sai. He expressed confidence that through collaborative efforts, the Aayog would help frame forward looking policies aimed at making the state more prosperous, inclusive and economically vibrant. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, MLAs Lata Usendi and Amar Agrawal, Dhamtari Mayor Ramu Rohra, State Policy Commission member Dr K. Subrahmanyam, Member Secretary Ashish Bhatt, Secretary Bhuvnesh Yadav and several senior officials were present on the occasion.