Chhattisgarh News: A big step has been taken towards promoting green steel and new steel related industries in Chhattisgarh. The state government in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) 'Chhattisgarh Industry Dialogue on Green Steel' Organized. In this the state got total Investment proposal worth Rs 13,840 crore Have met. Close to these proposed projects 10,921 direct and indirect employment Opportunities are likely to arise.
In the program, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said that steel and mining are the strong foundation of Chhattisgarh's industrial identity. Now the government's aim is not only to produce steel, but to increase the production of steel in the state. Value addition in Chhattisgarh only Have to do.
Auto and defense related products will be made in Chhattisgarh
The Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh's steel should not go to other states only as raw or primary product. it in the state itself Auto Components, Engineering Products, Railways, Defense and Solar Energy Devices Such as should be changed in downstream and specialty products.
The government believes that if value addition of steel related products takes place within the state, then investment and employment opportunities will also increase here. The Chief Minister assured the investors that the state government will provide full support for the investments coming in this direction.
Chhattisgarh's focus on green steel
Throughout the world, emphasis is being laid on reducing carbon emissions and aiming at zero carbon emissions. In such a situation, the demand for green steel is increasing rapidly. The Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh is among those states which have adopted this change in time.
in the state Power availability more than 26 thousand MW And competitive industrial power rates create a favorable environment for energy-based industries. This is expected to promote green steel and downstream manufacturing.
Investment proposals worth Rs 8 lakh crore in 18 months
According to the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh New Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 After this the investment environment has strengthened. In the last 18 months the state has received almost Investment proposals worth Rs 8 lakh crore Have met. These include proposals from steel and mining as well as new sectors such as AI and data centres, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, textile and agro-processing.
The state government has made several reforms in the processes to make doing business easier. Chhattisgarh is the first state in the country which 'Ease of Doing Business Act' Has been applied. This includes facilities like self-certification for low-risk industries, risk-based rules and deemed approval if the application is not disposed of within the stipulated time. closer than this 15 lakh MSME Expected to get benefits.
Industrial development will increase in new districts also
The government does not want to limit industrial development only to Raipur-Bhilai. Rajnandgaon, Dhamtari, Janjgir-Champa and Bastar Four new industrial parks have been approved in.
near Rajnandgaon Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) in 306 acres Has also received approval from the Central Government. Closer to this with a larger investment 9 thousand jobs There is a possibility of being born. Semiconductor, electric vehicle and smart electronics companies have shown interest in it.
Investors confident of freedom from red tape
Appealing to investors to invest in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Sai said that the policies of the state are clear and the processes are transparent. He said that the emphasis is on giving permissions within stipulated time and there is no room for red tape in the state.
Chhattisgarh can now develop its mineral wealth through green steel and downstream manufacturing. Higher prices, more investment and new jobs Is moving towards change.