Kumar Bahukhandi
IN Short
*A decisive step by the double-engine government — Bilaspur to become Chhattisgarh’s next growth engine: A new roadmap for Bilaspur’s development finalised under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
*A major initiative to secure a prominent place for Bilaspur on the national urban development map: Bilaspur’s development gains new momentum through central-state coordination.
*Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presents a 15-year development vision for Bilaspur.
Raipur: Chhattisgarh’s double-engine government on Tuesday January 6, 2026 sent a clear message that Bilaspur is set to become the state’s next growth engine in the coming decade.
A high-level meeting held at the Mahanadi Bhavan secretariat under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has taken the form of a major political and administrative campaign for the overall development of Bilaspur.
The presence of top leadership from both the central and state governments at the meeting proved that Bilaspur’s development is not just a local issue, but a priority for Chhattisgarh.
Present at the meeting were Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu, Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary, MLAs Amar Agrawal, Sushant Shukla, Dharamlal Kaushik, Mayor Pooja Vidhani, Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Kumar Singh, and secretaries and senior officials from various departments.
This joint presence sent a powerful message that Bilaspur’s development will proceed through direct coordination between Delhi and Raipur, and that the political and administrative will is fully active to expedite the approval of schemes, financial provisions, and implementation.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai himself presented a detailed roadmap for Bilaspur’s urban development over the next 10-15 years at the meeting.
He discussed not only current problems but also future population growth, urban expansion, traffic management, housing, water supply, sewerage, drainage, and overall urban planning. The Chief Minister clarified that no subject, “from drains to urban planning,” was left out of the discussion. This message establishes that the government is not merely making announcements, but is meticulously planning for implementable schemes on the ground. This approach has further strengthened the Chief Minister’s image as a visionary urban development leader.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also indicated that Bilaspur will be developed not just as a large city, but as Chhattisgarh’s new economic, educational, and healthcare hub.
The goal is to make Bilaspur a major urban center of Central India with enhanced logistical support, infrastructure, connectivity, and new investment opportunities. In the coming years, Bilaspur will be developed as a model city, where modern urban amenities, sanitation systems, sustainable urban infrastructure, and new employment opportunities will progress simultaneously. This will provide a new economic direction not only to Bilaspur but to the entire North Chhattisgarh region, CM Sai said .
The extensive participation of elected representatives in the meeting sent a clear message of inclusive politics. The presence of MLAs, the Mayor, and other representatives established that the development of Bilaspur is a collective resolve for the city’s future.
Finance Minister Shri O.P. Choudhary stated that the availability of financial resources for the Bilaspur development roadmap will be ensured.
This model of center-state coordination has proven that Chhattisgarh’s urban development plans are now directly linked to national missions. The implementation of schemes related to Smart Cities, AMRUT Mission, housing, urban transport, and infrastructure will gain momentum, providing significant benefits to Bilaspur.
It was stated in the meeting that Bilaspur will become Chhattisgarh’s next growth engine in the coming years. Industrial investment, urban employment, real estate, and the expansion of education and healthcare services will generate a new wave of development here.
This campaign for Bilaspur’s development will also prove to be a significant turning point in the overall development of the state.
This agenda, focused on urban development, job creation, and infrastructure, will become the hallmark of the development-oriented initiatives of the double-engine government. Under the Chief Minister’s leadership, the development of Bilaspur is not merely an administrative process, but a strong political resolve.
With the strength of the double-engine government, Bilaspur is now rapidly moving towards establishing its decisive presence on the national urban development map, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai affirmed. .
