Chhattisgarh Secures Rs 33,000 Crore in Investment Proposals, Creating Over 10,500 Jobs

Chhattisgarh has secured investment proposals exceeding Rs 33,000 crore at the Investor Connect event in Ahmedabad, potentially creating more than 10,532 new employment opportunities across various sectors.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai personally presented investment letters to prominent companies operating in thermal power, green steel manufacturing, solar cells, pharmaceuticals, and medical food supplements sectors.

In his address to business leaders and industrialists, CM Sai emphasized that Gujarat and Chhattisgarh would serve as essential contributors to developing a more advanced India. He highlighted the complementary relationship between Gujarat's industrial expertise and Chhattisgarh's abundant natural and human resources.

"Gujarat continues to drive the nation's economic growth, while Chhattisgarh is making rapid strides in the same direction with its rich reserves of energy, minerals, skilled workforce, and investor-friendly policies," the Chief Minister stated.

The Chief Minister detailed recent governmental initiatives, noting that over 350 policy reforms have been implemented in the past 22 months to enhance the ease of doing business in the state.

Investors now benefit from faster approvals through a single-window clearance system, and special incentives have been introduced for industries establishing operations in tribal regions such as Bastar and Surguja.

According to Sai, Chhattisgarh has already attracted investment proposals totaling more than Rs 7.5 lakh crore to date.

Currently ranked second nationwide for coal production, Chhattisgarh recently garnered Rs 3.5 lakh crore in proposals during its Energy Summit.

The Chief Minister also mentioned that Naya Raipur is being transformed into an IT and AI Data Centre hub, drawing significant interest from semiconductor and electronics companies.

The state has granted industry status to the tourism sector, creating new investment opportunities in hospitality and wellness industries.

Notable officials attending the event included Chief Secretary Subodh Kumar Singh, Industries Secretary Rajat Kumar, Chief Minister's Secretary Rahul Bhagat, and CSIDC Managing Director Vishwesh Kumar.

Major investment announcements included Torrent Power Ltd's Rs 22,900 crore project to build a 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Ahmedabad, expected to create 5,000 jobs, and Onix Three Anersol Private Ltd's Rs 9,000 crore investment in green hydrogen, ammonia, and steel production, which will generate 4,082 employment positions.

With these substantial investments and a strategic vision for inclusive growth, Chhattisgarh is positioning itself as an important contributor to India's next phase of industrial and sustainable development.