State PCS - Chhattisgarh (CGPSC)

• 16 Apr 2026

Chhattisgarh Launched Atal Arogya Lab

Why in News? 

The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, inaugurated the Atal Arogya Lab in the Bastar region to expand free diagnostic healthcare services, particularly in remote and previously Naxal-affected areas. 

Key Points 

• Launch: The Atal Arogya Lab was inaugurated at Sukma in the Bastar region, marking a major step toward strengthening healthcare infrastructure in rural and tribal areas. 
  • Under the programme, 133 types of diagnostic tests will be provided free of cost to citizens across government healthcare facilities. 
• Partner: The programme is being implemented with support from HLL Lifecare Limited. 
• Objective: The main aim is to improve early disease detection, faster treatment, and equitable access to healthcare, especially in remote and underserved regions of the state.  
• Coverage: The initiative will operate in 1,046 government health institutions, including District Hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state. 
  • The scheme incorporates a fully digital framework, where diagnostic reports are sent directly to patients through SMS and WhatsApp. 

Read More:  Primary Health Centres (PHCs) 

Chhattisgarh Cabinet Approves Panel for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Draft

Why in News? 

On 15 April, 2026, the Chhattisgarh cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister approved the constitution of a high-level committee to prepare a draft for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).  

Key Points: 

• The Drafting Committee Leadership: The panel will be headed by Justice (Retd) Ranjana Prakash Desai, a retired Supreme Court judge who also led the UCC drafting committee in Uttarakhand. 
  • Mandate: The committee is tasked with simplifying diverse personal laws related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption to promote religious and gender equality. 
  • Public Consultation: The panel will seek suggestions from citizens, legal experts, and stakeholders through various platforms, including a dedicated web portal, before submitting its final draft to the state assembly.  
• Constitutional and Legal Basis: The state government cited Article 44 (Directive Principles of State Policy) of the Constitution, which directs the State to endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens. 
  • Goal of Uniformity: Officials stated that the existence of multiple religion-based personal laws creates legal complexities and inequality in judicial processes.  
• Political Contention: Threat to Tribal Rights: The opposition Congress and tribal bodies, such as the Chhattisgarh Sarva Adivasi Samaj (CSAS), have strongly criticised the move:  
  • Constitutional Protections: State Congress president Deepak Baij argued that the UCC would harm the interests of the state's tribal population (over 32%), who are protected under the Fifth Schedule and the PESA Act. 
  • Customary Laws: Critics contend that tribal identity is inextricably linked to unique customary rules governing birth, marriage, and property rights, which could be diluted by a uniform law. 
  • Alleged Industrial Interests: Congress has alleged that the push for UCC is a "conspiracy" to weaken tribal land rights to benefit industrial interests in regions like Bastar.  
• Parallel Policy for Women's Empowerment: Alongside the UCC decision, the cabinet announced a 50% concession in property registration fees for assets registered in the name of women.  
  • Aim: This measure aims to encourage female property ownership and improve financial security across rural and urban areas. 

Read More: Uniform Civil Code 

C-DAC Launches ‘e-SafeHER’ Cyber Security Awareness Programme

Why in News? 

The ‘e-SafeHER’ Cyber Security Awareness Training Programme has been launched to enable one million women across rural India to safely participate in the digital ecosystem. 

Key Points 

• Launch: The initiative has been launched by C-DAC Hyderabad, a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in collaboration with Reliance Foundation.  
• Objective: The programme aims to build cyber security awareness among women in rural India, enabling them to safely engage in digital activities such as financial transactions, livelihoods and access to online services. 
  • The initiative aims to empower one million “Cyber Sakhis” across rural India over the next three years. 
• Programme: The initiative is anchored under the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Programme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 
• Implementation: 
  • C-DAC Hyderabad will develop and localise cybersecurity training materials. 
  • Reliance Foundation will facilitate outreach and training through women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural communities. 
  • The programme will initially begin with training Cyber Sakhis in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. 

Read More: C-DAC,  Cyber security, Self-Help Groups (SHGs)