Chhattisgarh cabinet gives nod to amend rules to appoint kin of cops martyred in Naxal violence

RAIPUR:
Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai in his cabinet meeting on Wednesday approved to amend rules for appointing on compassionate grounds the family members of the police personnel killed in Naxal violence in the state.
Keeping in view the supreme sacrifice of the martyred police personnel, state cabinet has approved a pivotal change in Clause 13(3) of the Unified Revised Instructions-2013
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As per the revised policy, any eligible family member — male or female of a police personnel martyred in Naxalite violence can now be appointed on compassionate grounds in any department of the state government
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not just the police department. This appointment can be made in any district or division across the state
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based on the family's preference, said a govt release.
Previously, such appointments were restricted to the same department or office where the deceased government employee had served. The reform comes days after the tragic death of Additional Superintendent of Police Akash Rao Girepunje, who was martyred in an IED blast planted by Naxalites in Sukma district's Konta division on June 9.
This move is being seen as a humane and flexible step toward supporting bereaved families, giving them broader options for employment and rehabilitation.
State Mineral Exploration Trust
(SMET) to Be Formed
The cabinet gave a green signal to the formation of the State Mineral Exploration Trust (SMET)to oversee systematic exploration, prospecting, and infrastructure development for minor mineralsacross Chhattisgarh.
Funded by 2% of royalty revenuesfrom minor minerals, the trust aims to use advanced technologies and data systemstoenhance exploration and sustainability in the sector. The initiative is modelled after theNational Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET)and is expected to boost transparency and resource efficiency.

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