In a move welcomed by over 500,000 government employees, the Chhattisgarh Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai, has announced the advance payment of October 2025 salaries. The Finance Department issued official orders stating that salaries will be credited on October 17 and 18, ahead of the Diwali festivities.
This decision, taken under Rule 206(1) of Part 1 of the Chhattisgarh Treasury Code, deviates from the norm where salaries are paid on the last two working days of the month. It reflects the government’s commitment to supporting its workforce in celebrating Diwali with financial ease.
CM’s Message: Honouring Employee Dedication
Extending his Diwali greetings in advance, Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai acknowledged the unwavering dedication of state employees.
“It is through your hard work and commitment that Chhattisgarh continues to progress. This early salary is a small gesture to ensure your festival remains joyful,” he shared in a public message.
Treasury Operations Streamlined to Ensure Timely Disbursal
According to the Finance Department, all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) have been directed to prepare and submit salary bills to the treasury by October 18 (Saturday). To ensure there are no delays, all state treasuries will remain open on the weekend.
This pre-emptive measure is designed to streamline financial operations, demonstrating the government’s administrative readiness during the festive season.
Relief for Contract and Daily Wage Workers
The order goes beyond permanent employees. It allows for the advance payment of wages, honorariums, and remuneration for contract-based and daily wage earners. This ensures that festival-related financial stress is eased for all categories of workers, especially those in lower income brackets.
Directions to Boards, Commissions, and Universities
The Finance Department has also empowered state-run corporations, boards, authorities, commissions, and universities to follow suit based on their financial feasibility. This decentralised flexibility ensures that festive financial relief reaches the widest possible cross-section of employees across government-linked institutions.
Market Momentum and Employee Sentiment
With lakhs of government employees receiving their salaries early, local markets are expected to see a boost in Diwali-related shopping. Employees have hailed the move as a “real Diwali bonus”, expressing gratitude for the government’s timely support.
This festive-focused financial decision is being seen as both a citizen-centric policy and a development-oriented market stimulus, reinforcing the government’s dual agenda of welfare and economic vitality.
