Chhattisgarh Cabinet Clears Fertiliser Monitoring Panel, Approves 10% Reservation for Agniveers in State Jobs

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai chairs the Chhattisgarh Cabinet meeting at Mantralaya ( Mahanadi Bhawan) Nava Raipur on Wednesday July 22, 2026 , where key decisions were taken to strengthen fertiliser management and provide 10% reservation for eligible Agniveers in State Government Class III posts-Photo Credit-primelookindia.com .com via CMO

Key Factors

• Cabinet approves Ministerial Sub-Committee for monitoring fertiliser availability across Chhattisgarh.
• Focus on uninterrupted fertiliser supply during Kharif and Rabi seasons.
• Deputy Chief Minister to head the committee; Agriculture, Cooperatives and Finance Ministers to serve as members.
• Agriculture Production Commissioner appointed as Convener.
• Committee empowered to seek inputs from experts and departmental officials.
• 10% reservation approved for eligible Agniveers in Class III State Government jobs.
• Reservation to cover posts including Police Constable, Forest Guard and Jail Warder.
• Applicable to Agniveers completing four years of service with a valid discharge certificate.
• Decision fulfils the Chief Minister’s Assembly announcement made in July 2024.
• Cabinet says the policy will strengthen both farmer welfare and public service recruitment.

Key decisions aim to strengthen agricultural preparedness and create structured employment opportunities for ex-Agniveers

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at Mantralaya (Mahanadi Bhavan) at Nava Raipur on Wednesday July 22, 2026 , approved two significant policy decisions aimed at strengthening agricultural support systems and creating structured employment opportunities for Agniveers in the State.

The Cabinet approved the constitution of a Ministerial Sub-Committee to ensure the timely and seamless availability of fertilisers to farmers during both the Kharif and Rabi cropping seasons. The committee will oversee fertiliser supply, distribution, management, and recommend measures to improve the system.

The Deputy Chief Minister, who also heads the Public Works, Public Health Engineering, Urban Administration & Development, and Sports & Youth Welfare departments, will chair the committee. The Ministers for Agriculture Development & Farmers’ Welfare, Cooperatives, and Finance will serve as members, while the Agriculture Production Commissioner will act as its Convener.

The committee will also be empowered to consult departmental officials, technical experts, and institutional representatives whenever required.

The Chhattisgarh Cabinet meets at Mantralaya under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to approve major policy initiatives focused on agricultural preparedness and employment opportunities for former Agniveers at Mahanadi Bhawan , Nava Raipur on Wednesday July 22, 2026-Photo Credit-primelookindia.com via CMO .

In another major decision, the Cabinet approved the Reservation of Vacancies in Class III Posts of State Civil Services for Agniveer Soldiers of Chhattisgarh Rules, 2026. Under the new rules, 10 per cent reservation will be provided to eligible Agniveers in direct recruitment to posts such as Police Constable, Forest Guard, and Jail Warder.

The reservation will apply to Agniveers who have successfully completed four years of service in the Indian Armed Forces and have been discharged with a valid service certificate. The decision fulfils the assurance made by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in the State Legislative Assembly in July 2024.

According to the Cabinet, the initiative is expected to provide meaningful career opportunities to former Agniveers while enabling the Police, Forest and Prison Departments to benefit from their discipline, training and professional experience.