Chhattisgarh News: Chhattisgarh, known for minerals and primary processing, is now High-Value and High-Tech Manufacturing Preparing to move forward. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, sectors like Electronics, Semiconductor, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering, Auto Components, Defense Equipment, AI and Green Steel are being given priority in the industrial strategy of the state.
Proposals worth around Rs 8 lakh crore in 18 months
According to the state's investment promotion portal, in the last 18 months, Chhattisgarh Investment proposals worth about Rs 8 lakh crore Have met. These proposals are expected to create more than 1.5 lakh employment opportunities.
of the state Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 There is a provision to encourage investment in areas like IT, AI, Robotics, Biotechnology, Pharma, Defense and Engineering along with value addition of local resources.
Proposals worth more than Rs 18 thousand crore in semiconductor
With investment related to AI and Data Center in Nava Raipur Proposals worth more than Rs 18 thousand crore in semiconductor sector Have met. Right there in Rajnandgaon Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) Has been approved.
Through this, investment of more than Rs 3,000 crore and about 9,000 direct-indirect employment It is expected that he will come.
Commitment of Rs 13,840 crore in Green Steel
Chhattisgarh, which has a strong base in steel production, now green steel Is also taking steps towards. During the recently organized Chhattisgarh Green Steel Dialogue, Investment commitments worth Rs 13,840 crore Came forward.
The state intends to move beyond general production and focus on manufacturing high value steel products by utilizing its mineral resources, existing steel industry and energy base.
Investors' interest in Pharma sector also increased
In the last 18 months, about Investment proposal worth Rs 992.53 crore Have met. Of these, four projects worth Rs 216 crore are said to be in the implementation stage.
The state is also trying to connect with the national supply chain in the electronics sector. Rajnandgaon's EMC 2.0 is being seen as an important initiative in this direction.
Focus on local resources in Bastar and Surguja
Industrial development planning is not limited to big industries only. Bastar and Surguja In areas like forest products, food processing and promoting industries based on local resources, emphasis is being laid on creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Single Window System, SIPB and Online Approval System have been strengthened to get investment proposals off the ground. Investment more than Rs 100 crore Arrangements have been made to provide facilities and speedy approvals on priority basis to the projects.
Chhattisgarh's new industrial strategy aims at not limiting the state to just being a supplier of raw minerals. 'Finished product from resource' To lead towards. The increasing investment proposals in AI, Semiconductor, Electronics, Pharma and Green Steel are pointing towards this change.