Raipur, April 15 -- A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday marked a significant step toward legal uniformity and women's empowerment in Chhattisgarh.

The state government has initiated the process to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) while also announcing a 50 per cent reduction in property registration charges for women, aiming to strengthen their economic position.

The cabinet approved the formation of a high-level committee, headed by retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to draft the UCC framework. The committee will consult citizens, legal experts, and stakeholders to prepare a comprehensive draft, which will later be placed before the state assembly following due legal procedures.

The move see...