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India Gazette
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Chintan Shivir 2.0 concludes at IIM Raipur, ministers discuss fiscal, educational reforms
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 9 (ANI): After Chintan Shivir 2.0 concluded at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur on Monday, Chhattisgarh Minister OP Choudhary said that the entire cabinet participated in Chintan 2.0 under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and various topics including fiscal reforms, education, reforms related to the health sector were discussed in detail. 'Chintan 2.0 was organised. For this, we have learnt a lot under the leadership of our CM Vishnu Deo Sai. We are seeing that the world is transforming at such a fast pace. The whole cabinet participated in this Chintan 2.0 as students. Be it reforms of the fiscal sector, the education sector, the health sector or any other sector, or achieving the Viksit Bharat aim through good governance, these topics were discussed in detail,' OP Choudhary told ANI. Chhattisgarh Minister Kedar Kashyap said that the second edition of Chintan Shivir is very important in improving your government and administration. Kedar Kashyap said, 'This is the second edition and second year of Chintan Shivir. This Shivir is very important in improving your government and administration. It helps the government to reach the ground level. We are confident the training would not only help in personal grooming but also help in administrative work.' In the 2-day residential program, the cabinet ministers, including the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai engaged on this dynamic platform for introspection, strategic dialogue, and policy innovation, aimed at accelerating the state's inclusive and sustainable development, according to the release. The people who attended the event, including the Chhattisgarh CM, engaged in an intensive and collaborative dialogue on critical governance challenges, reform priorities, and strategic development roadmaps. In his address, CM Sai stated 'Chintan Shivir 2.0, conducted through the collaboration of IIM Raipur and the Chhattisgarh Department of Good Governance, was a successful initiative where cabinet members were introduced to relevant topics that will help in running the government more efficiently. The topics chosen and the speakers were remarkable, and their teachings will greatly support us in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.' The program included sessions on 'Seva, Sankalp, aur Seekh' (Service, Resolve, and Learning), and concluded with the inauguration of the 'Sushasan Vatika' (Good Governance Garden) via a symbolic tree-planting ceremony. (ANI)
India Gazette
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai begins Day 2 of Chintan Shivir 2.0 with yoga session with cabinet ministers
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai began Day 2 of the Chintan Shivir 2.0 by joining his cabinet members for a yoga session at the Sports Complex of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nava Raipur on Monday. On Sunday, Vishnu Deo Sai, along with Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, participated in a 2-day training camp organised at the IIM Raipur campus. The Chief Minister said that through this Chintan Shivir, the state will gain valuable advantages that will help in improving the economy. A unique initiative, Chintan Shivir 2.0, commenced on Sunday at the IIM Raipur campus. This marks a significant step in Chhattisgarh's journey towards contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. According to a press statement, this is no ordinary government meeting. It is a thoughtful platform where all state ministers come together to share their experiences, lessons learned, and stories from the field. The two-day retreat, held under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is exclusively designed for ministers to reflect on their journey of the past one and a half years and to chart out a collective path for the future. The primary objective of this Shivir is not just to review past work but to define Chhattisgarh's clear and impactful role in making a developed India by 2047. Each minister will present the innovations undertaken in their department, lessons learned through public service, and their roadmap ahead. Special sessions focusing on the core themes of Seva (Service), Sankalp (Resolve), and Seekh (Learning) are also part of the program. Renowned experts from across the country are delivering lectures on key topics such as good governance, transparency, digital administration, public service ethos, cultural consciousness, and nation-building. The Shivir is structured like a learning workshop where each minister is actively engaged in upgrading their vision and capacity. As per the statement, one of the key highlights is a dedicated session on the theme 'From Good Governance to Elections,' which will focus on policy transparency, accountability, and decisions made in the public interest. Additionally, the Chief Minister will share insights and guidance received during his recent meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, to ensure greater alignment between the central and state government strategies. (ANI)
India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Through Chintan Shivir, Chhattisgarh will gain valuable advantages that will help in improving state's economy: CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 6 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, along with Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Sunday participated in a 2-day training camp organised at the IIM Raipur campus. The Chief Minister said that through this Chintan Shivir, the state will gain valuable advantages that will help in improving the economy. CM Vishnu Deo Sai said, 'We did this programme last year as well, and experts from across the nation came and shared their insights. We witnessed that Chhattisgarh benefited from all those ideas. We believe that this year too, through this Chintan Shivir, Chhattisgarh will gain valuable advantages that will help in improving the state's economy.' A unique initiative, Chintan Shivir 2.0, commenced on Sunday at the IIM Raipur campus. This marks a significant step in Chhattisgarh's journey towards contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. According to a press statement, this is no ordinary government meeting. It is a thoughtful platform where all state ministers come together to share their experiences, lessons learned, and stories from the field. The two-day retreat, held under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is exclusively designed for ministers to reflect on their journey of the past one and a half years and to chart out a collective path for the future. The primary objective of this shivir is not just to review past work but to define Chhattisgarh's clear and impactful role in making a developed India by 2047. Each minister will present the innovations undertaken in their department, lessons learned through public service, and their roadmap ahead. Special sessions focusing on the core themes of Seva (Service), Sankalp (Resolve), and Seekh (Learning) are also part of the program. Renowned experts from across the country are delivering lectures on key topics such as good governance, transparency, digital administration, public service ethos, cultural consciousness, and nation-building. The Shivir is structured like a learning workshop where each minister is actively engaged in upgrading their vision and capacity. As per the statement, one of the key highlights is a dedicated session on the theme 'From Good Governance to Elections,' which will focus on policy transparency, accountability, and decisions made in the public interest. Additionally, the Chief Minister will share insights and guidance received during his recent meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, to ensure greater alignment between the central and state government strategies.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh CM hails 'Chintan Shivir 2.0' as potent platform for policymaking
RAIPUR: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that training sessions like 'Chintan Shivir 2.0' offer a fresh perspective for governance and empower the policy-making process. He emphasised that such events provide ministers with a valuable opportunity to learn the intricacies of good governance and transformative leadership. Chief Minister Sai and all state ministers participated in the first session of the two-day Chintan Shivir at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur. The session included extensive discussions on "transformative leadership," "visionary governance," "culture," "good governance," and "nation-building." IIM Indore Director Professor Himanshu Rai delivered a lecture on "Transformative Leadership and Visionary Governance." He highlighted selfless action and ethical administration through verses from the Bhagavad Gita, stressing that work should be done for its inherent rightness, not merely for its results. Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, former President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, shared his thoughts on "Culture, Good Governance, and Nation-Building." He said, "India's unity is not only geographical but also cultural and spiritual. Nation-building is possible not just through policies or resources, but through cultural consciousness and ethical values." He underscored the significance of Antyodaya, prioritising the welfare of the last person in society as a key aspect of good governance. Chief Minister Sai noted that Chintan Shivir events provide new direction and energy to governance. He described the insights from both expert speakers as highly inspirational and beneficial for policy-making.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Small traders plan stir against e-commerce giants, quick commerce firms
New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders ( CAIT ) announced on Sunday that it plans a three-day national conclave from May 16 to 18, in Delhi and Vrindavan in UP against major e-commerce and quick commerce companies such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto. CAIT, which claims to represent over 90 million small businesses across the country, said it aims to strategise and mobilise a nationwide movement against the alleged unethical and unlawful practices of these e-commerce companies. The conclave is expected to be attended by more than 100 top trade leaders from different states of the country, according to a CAIT statement. CAIT has accused these platforms of systematically undermining India's traditional retail sector by misusing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to fund predatory pricing, control supply chains, and establish monopolistic dominance. Such practices are reportedly pushing over 30 million small retailers and kirana stores towards extinction, threatening the livelihoods of approximately 250 million individuals dependent on the retail trade. CAIT alleges that these companies have acquired FDI but have not invested in building infrastructure development, but to subsidize losses and offer deep discounts through select vendors, violating FDI norms. They are not doing trade but have deeply involved in " valuation game", said CAIT. The brick and mortar traders have also accused these online platforms of breaching the Competition Act, 2002, by entering exclusive agreements, manipulating pricing, and withholding critical information from consumers, thereby restricting market competition and consumer choice. CAIT has further alleged that the operation of numerous "dark stores" across the country for deliveries is seen as a direct violation of FDI policies that prohibit e-commerce entities from maintaining inventory and establishing retail outlets. "These commerce platforms are no less than the modern-day East India Company," stated CAIT National President B.C. Bhartia. "Their objective is to dominate the market by eliminating small grocery and retail stores, creating an uneven playing field that threatens the livelihood of over 3 crore kirana shops in India." CAIT Chairman Brij Mohan Agrawal said that CAIT has previously submitted a comprehensive white paper, highlighting these concerns and urging immediate regulatory intervention. The organisation emphasizes that the unchecked growth of these foreign-funded companies poses a significant threat to India's small retail ecosystem. He informed that on 16th May, a day long conclave will be held at New Delhi and in 17th and 18th May a Chintan Shivir has been organised at Vrindavan by the CAIT where trade leaders across the country will decide agitational program against these Companies which will be conducted in more than 500 cities across the Country. The modalities of the agitation will be decided in Chintan Shivir. The conclave will culminate in a unified call for action, demanding that these e-commerce and quick commerce companies either comply with Indian laws and fair trade practices or exit the Indian market, the CAIT statement added.
