Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], January 31 (HBTV): Chhattisgarh has translated investment commitments into tangible progress, with 219 projects worth INR 7.83 lakh crore across 18 sectors moving rapidly since November 2024. Spanning 26 of the state’s 33 districts, these initiatives are expected to generate over 1.5 lakh jobs, reflecting a shift from pledge-led summits to execution-focused governance.
According to an official release, nine projects valued at INR 6,063 crore are already operational, employing about 5,500 workers, largely in districts such as Mungeli, Balodabazar, Rajnandgaon, Bemetara, Bilaspur, Balod and Raipur. Another 109 projects, representing INR 2.10 lakh crore and 87,132 jobs, are at advanced stages of construction and implementation across 16 sectors and 24 districts. Of these, 57 proposals exceed INR 1,000 crore each, while 34 promise employment for more than 1,000 people apiece.
The investment push marks Chhattisgarh’s expansion beyond its traditional steel and power base into high-technology sectors. Polymatech’s INR 10,000 crore semiconductor plant in Nava Raipur, with land allotted in 45 days, is expected to generate 5,000 skilled jobs and represents the state’s entry into semiconductor manufacturing. RackBank’s INR 1,000 crore artificial intelligence data centre, described as India’s first dedicated facility of its kind in Nava Raipur, is nearing completion. ‘The proactiveness and efficient support from the Industries Department have made the entire process seamless, enabling us to stay ahead of schedule. We aim to be operational by early 2026,’ said Narendra Sen, Founder and CEO of RackBank Datacentres.
Nearly 58 per cent of the 109 advanced projects align with the state government’s priority sectors, including food processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and electrical and electronics manufacturing, signalling rapid diversification. The state’s growing technology and services footprint is reflected in ITeS firm VRize’s third India office, under construction at a 33,000 sq ft plug-and-play facility in Nava Raipur, with reported revenue of INR 150 crore.
Food processing has emerged as a leading sector, with Drools’ INR 625 crore expansion entering trial production and expected to create 3,000 jobs, while Manorama Industries’ INR 550 crore unit strengthens agri-forest value chains. In core industries, UltraTech Cement’s INR 1,800 crore plant, with INR 1,600 crore already invested, is operational. In renewables, Aditya Birla Group’s 67.5 MW solar plant, operational since May 2025, has added momentum.
The regional distribution of investments is broad-based. Around 21 per cent of commitments are directed towards the Bastar division, including infrastructure projects and a 350-bed multi-speciality hospital by Raipur Stone Clinic, expected to enhance healthcare access in tribal areas. About 46 per cent of projects are spread across the Bilaspur, Durg and Surguja divisions.
‘Our government ensures entrepreneurs hit the ground running. From semiconductors to solar, we are building a future-ready industrial base,’ Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said. Commerce and Industries Secretary Rajat Kumar attributed the progress to factors such as the state’s Top Achiever status in four categories under the Business Reforms Action Plan, a one-click single-window clearance system, digitised land management and auto-mutation of land records, which have reduced procedural delays. With investments reaching regions from Bastar to Surguja, Chhattisgarh is positioning itself as an emerging industrial hub.
(ANI)