Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], November 27 (HBTV): The Investor Connect programme held in Ahmedabad has infused fresh momentum into Chhattisgarh’s industrial growth, with the state receiving investment proposals worth approximately INR 33,321 crore.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presented Investment Letters to major companies across sectors such as thermal power, green steel manufacturing, solar cells, pharmaceuticals, and medical food supplements. These new investments are expected to create more than 14,900 employment opportunities across the state. Since the rollout of the new Industrial Policy, Chhattisgarh has attracted cumulative investment proposals worth INR 7.83 lakh crore.
During the Ahmedabad event, Chief Minister Sai held detailed discussions with leading industrialists and business leaders about emerging avenues for investment in Chhattisgarh.
Expressing enthusiasm, he said, ‘It is inspiring to be in Gujarat, the land of industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Every grain of Gujarat reflects enterprise, and there is no corner of the world without the presence of our Gujarati brothers.’
He emphasised that Gujarat and Chhattisgarh together will play a vital role in shaping a Developed India. Sai added that just as Gujarat continues to drive the national and global economy, Chhattisgarh is advancing steadily on its own growth trajectory. ‘If Gujarat has enterprise, Chhattisgarh has energy, minerals, skilled manpower, and an investor-friendly industrial policy — a combination that is no less than a blessing for investors,’ he remarked.
Highlighting the state’s progressive reforms, the Chief Minister said that the government has implemented over 350 measures in the last 22 months to make industrial setup easier and faster. Approvals under the Single Window System are being granted promptly. He added that the new industrial policy offers special incentives and subsidies, with additional support for industries in tribal-dominated regions such as Bastar and Surguja. To date, Chhattisgarh has received investment proposals exceeding INR 7.5 lakh crore.
Sai also underlined the state’s strong position in the energy sector, noting that Chhattisgarh ranks second nationally in coal production. ‘At the recent Energy Summit, we received investment proposals worth INR 3.5 lakh crore,’ he said, adding that the state holds vast potential in thermal, hydel, solar, and forest-based industries.
He further mentioned plans to develop Naya Raipur as a dedicated IT and AI data centre hub, attracting interest from semiconductor and electronics companies. Tourism has been accorded the status of an industry, opening new opportunities in hospitality and wellness.
Present at the event were CSIDC Chairman Rajeev Agrawal, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Kumar Singh, Industries Secretary Rajat Kumar, Secretary to the Chief Minister Rahul Bhagat, CSIDC Managing Director Vishvesh Kumar, and other senior officials.
Several companies announced significant investment commitments. Lyceum Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. proposed an investment of INR 101 crore, expected to generate 750 jobs. Ahmedabad-based Torrent Power Ltd. plans to set up a 1,600 MW thermal power plant with an investment of INR 22,900 crore, likely to create around 5,000 jobs. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. announced a INR 200 crore investment to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit, creating 200 jobs.
Onix Three Enersol Pvt. Ltd. proposed INR 9,000 crore for green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green steel manufacturing plants, which are projected to generate 4,082 jobs. Surat-based Mala Creation Pvt. Ltd. will invest INR 700 crore to set up a 2 GW solar cell manufacturing unit, creating 500 jobs. A multi-super speciality hospital is planned with a INR 300 crore investment to strengthen healthcare and generate local jobs. Additionally, Sapphire Semicon Pvt. Ltd. has committed INR 120 crore to the semiconductor sector, expected to create around 4,000 jobs.
With these commitments, Chhattisgarh continues to position itself as one of India’s most promising destinations for industrial expansion, marking a new chapter in the state’s path toward a self-reliant and developed India.