- The Chhattisgarh cabinet underwent tech and strategy training at IIM Raipur during Chintan Shivir 3.0.
- CM Vishnu Deo Sai concluded Chintan Shivir 3.0 with a yoga session at IIM Raipur.
- CM Vishnu Deo Sai confirmed that all cabinet members practiced yoga and that the event marked the conclusion of the shivir.
- The retreat aligns with Chhattisgarh’s shift from conflict to development as the security situation in Bastar improves; the government aims to prioritize roads, healthcare, education, tourism, and investment in tribal zones.
- NITI Aayog member Abhay Karandikar addressed the cabinet on artificial intelligence, data-backed policy design, and digital governance; NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand led a session on modernizing the rural economy.
- The retreat opened with a session on mindfulness and leadership by Gaur Gopal Das, who noted that modern governance is shaped by leaders’ empathy as much as policies.
- The CM noted that the shivir featured experts from across the country and included a tree plantation drive.
- Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary explained that the shivir focuses on how reforms are implemented globally and in different parts of the country.
- Minister Ramvichar Netam stated that the shivir provides a vision and pathway for Chhattisgarh’s development and is invaluable for the state.
- Earlier in the week, CM Vishnu Deo Sai attended the swearing-in of Sanjay Agarwal as Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Yoga Commission and expressed confidence that yoga would become more popular under his leadership.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai wrapped up the Chintan Shivir 3.0 at IIM Raipur with a yoga session, highlighting the importance of adaptability in governance. The retreat, which took place over two days, focused on the national goal of a ‘Developed India’ (Viksit Bharat) and included sessions led by national experts on artificial intelligence, rural macroeconomics, and modern leadership.1231314
All cabinet ministers participated in the retreat, which aimed to shift the state's focus from conflict management to aggressive development, particularly in the previously conflict-ridden Bastar region. The administration is prioritizing roads, healthcare, education, tourism, and significant investments in remote tribal areas.45
NITI Aayog members Abhay Karandikar and Ramesh Chand led discussions on AI and modernizing the rural economy, respectively. The retreat opened with a session on mindfulness and leadership by spiritual mentor Gaur Gopal Das, who emphasized the role of empathy in governance.6789
On the final day, CM Sai stated, “A similar brainstorming session was held here at IIM Raipur over the past two years as well... Everyone will practice yoga and participate in a tree plantation drive.” Finance Minister O. P. Choudhary noted the gathering's objective to explore global reform implementations, while Minister Ramvichar Netam highlighted the invaluable insights gained from experts.1012
Earlier, CM Sai attended the swearing-in of Sanjay Agarwal as the new Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Yoga Commission, expressing confidence in his leadership to promote yoga in the state.
“The two-day retreat focused on the national goal of 'Viksit Bharat' with sessions on AI, rural macroeconomics, and modern leadership led by NITI Aayog members. The state aims to apply insights to prioritize roads, healthcare, education, and investment in tribal zones as Bastar's security improves.”
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