TFP Bureau, Raipur, October 31, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chhattisgarh on November 1 to take part in the state’s silver jubilee celebrations, marking 25 years since its formation. During his visit, the Prime Minister will participate in the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav and inaugurate a series of major infrastructure, energy, industrial, and healthcare projects worth over ₹14,260 crore, aimed at accelerating the state’s growth and improving citizens’ quality of life.
The day-long visit will include several landmark inaugurations and foundation stone-laying ceremonies across multiple sectors. Beginning his schedule at 10 AM, the Prime Minister will participate in the ‘Dil Ki Baat’ programme at Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, where he will interact with 2,500 children who have successfully undergone treatment for congenital heart diseases under the ‘Gift of Life’ initiative. The event will celebrate the lives saved through free heart surgeries provided to underprivileged children.
At around 10:45 AM, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate “Shanti Shikhar,” a newly constructed modern spiritual learning and meditation centre of the Brahma Kumaris in Nava Raipur. The centre is envisioned as a hub for promoting peace, emotional well-being, and spiritual harmony through holistic practices and meditation programmes.
Later, at around 11:45 AM, the Prime Minister will visit the new building of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly (Vidhansabha) in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, where he will unveil the statue of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The newly built Assembly complex, designed on the Green Building concept, will operate on solar energy and feature a rainwater harvesting system, showcasing Chhattisgarh’s commitment to sustainability. Following the inauguration, the Prime Minister will address the gathering of legislators, dignitaries, and citizens, highlighting the importance of democratic institutions in the state’s development journey.
At around 1:30 PM, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum, a tribute to the state’s valiant tribal heroes who fought for India’s independence. The museum will house rare artifacts, manuscripts, and digital exhibits highlighting the valor and sacrifices of tribal warriors. During the event, the Prime Minister will launch the Museum Portal and e-book “Aadi Shourya,” dedicated to India’s unsung tribal freedom fighters, and unveil a grand horse-mounted statue of Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh.
In the afternoon, at around 2:30 PM, the Prime Minister will take part in the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav — a momentous event celebrating 25 years of the state’s formation. On this occasion, he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects valued at over ₹14,260 crore spanning critical sectors including roads, industry, power, petroleum, healthcare, and rural housing.
To empower rural livelihoods, the Prime Minister will inaugurate 12 new Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) blocks across nine districts, aimed at encouraging self-employment and innovation at the grassroots level. Additionally, he will participate in the Griha Pravesh of 3.51 lakh houses constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) and release ₹1,200 crore as the next installment for 3 lakh beneficiaries. These initiatives will provide dignified housing to millions and strengthen the government’s mission of inclusive rural development.
Improving road infrastructure remains a key focus of the visit. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for a four-lane Greenfield Highway connecting Pathalgaon–Kunkuri to the Chhattisgarh–Jharkhand border under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. Developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at a cost of ₹3,150 crore, the corridor will connect key coal mines, industrial hubs, and steel plants across Raigarh, Korba, and Jashpur, linking Central India to Jharkhand and Odisha. He will also lay the foundation stone for upgrading NH-130D (Narayanpur–Kasturmeta–Kutul–Nilangur–Maharashtra border) and inaugurate the newly upgraded NH-130C (Madangmuda–Deobhog–Odisha border), enhancing connectivity to remote tribal and forest regions.
In the power sector, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the ER–WR Interconnection Project that enhances inter-regional power transfer capacity between the Eastern and Western grids by 1,600 MW. The project will ensure grid stability and a reliable power supply across several states. He will also dedicate and lay the foundation stones for multiple energy sector projects worth over ₹3,750 crore under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). These projects include the construction of new substations and power lines, feeder bifurcation, installation of transformers, and network strengthening works. Nine new power substations, built at a cost of ₹480 crore, will be inaugurated, benefiting nearly 15 lakh people across Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg, Bemetara, and Bastar.
Underlining Chhattisgarh’s growing role in India’s energy ecosystem, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate HPCL’s state-of-the-art Petroleum Oil Depot in Raipur. Built at a cost of ₹460 crore, it has a storage capacity of 54,000 kilolitres for petrol, diesel, and ethanol, supporting the government’s Ethanol Blending Programme and clean energy transition. He will also dedicate the 489 km Nagpur–Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline, built at a cost of ₹1,950 crore, connecting 11 districts of Chhattisgarh to the National Gas Grid and promoting industrial growth with clean fuel accessibility.
To boost industrial development and employment generation, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones for two Smart Industrial Areas — one at Siladehi–Gatwa–Birra in Janjgir–Champa district and another at Bijletala in Rajnandgaon district. He will also lay the foundation stone of a Pharmaceutical Park at Sector 22 in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, envisioned as a hub for pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturing.
In the healthcare sector, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones for five new Government Medical Colleges at Manendragarh, Kabirdham, Janjgir–Champa, and Geedam (Dantewada), as well as the Government Ayurveda College and Hospital at Bilaspur. These new institutions will enhance medical education and significantly improve access to modern and traditional healthcare in both urban and rural areas of the state.
The Prime Minister’s visit, coinciding with Chhattisgarh’s 25th Foundation Day, is being seen as a major milestone in the state’s journey toward self-reliance and progress. His presence at multiple events — from healthcare and housing to industrial development and cultural heritage — underscores the government’s holistic approach to building a prosperous and inclusive Chhattisgarh, truly embodying the spirit of “Viksit Bharat.”
