TFP Bureau, Raipur, December 19, 2025: Chhattisgarh has emerged as one of the country’s fastest-moving investment destinations, with a clear shift from merely attracting proposals to ensuring swift on-ground implementation. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Lakhan Lal Dewangan said the state has received 219 investment proposals worth ₹7.83 lakh crore across 18 sectors since November 2024, marking a decisive phase in its industrial transformation.
The proposed investments span sunrise and traditional sectors alike, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centre parks, cement, power, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, food processing and textiles. Once fully realised, these projects are expected to generate nearly 1.5 lakh direct employment opportunities, significantly strengthening Chhattisgarh’s economic base and ensuring more balanced regional development.
Senior officials present at the press conference included CSIDC Chairman Shri Rajiv Agarwal, Secretary of the Commerce and Industry Department Shri Rajat Kumar, Director of Industries Shri Prabhat Malik, and CSIDC Managing Director Shri Vishesh Kumar.
Investment spreads beyond the capital
A key highlight of the investment surge is its geographical diversification. Minister Dewangan noted that investments are no longer concentrated around Raipur alone. Nearly 21 per cent of the proposed projects are located in the tribal-dominated Bastar division, reflecting growing investor confidence in previously underdeveloped regions. About 33 per cent of the investments are in the Raipur division, while the remaining 46 per cent are spread across the Bilaspur, Durg and Surguja divisions.
This dispersal of industries across districts is expected to reduce regional disparities, strengthen local economies and create employment opportunities closer to people’s homes.
Focus on priority sectors
Nearly half of the total proposed investments fall under the state’s identified priority or thrust sectors, such as semiconductors, AI-driven data centres and advanced manufacturing. At the same time, traditional pillars like cement and power continue to attract significant capital.
Of the 219 proposals, 57 projects involve investments exceeding ₹1,000 crore each, while 34 projects are projected to create more than 1,000 jobs per unit, underlining the large-scale nature of industrial activity underway in the state.
Implementation gathers pace
Beyond investment announcements, the most significant development is the pace of implementation. As many as nine major projects with a combined investment of ₹6,063 crore have already commenced operations. These operational units are currently employing over 5,500 people, demonstrating the tangible impact of the state’s reform-driven approach.
In addition, 109 projects—nearly half of the total proposals—are in advanced stages of execution. These projects have either entered construction phases or moved ahead after land allocation and statutory approvals. Spread across 24 districts and 16 sectors, they are expected to generate over 87,000 jobs in the near future. Notably, 58 per cent of these projects belong to priority sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, food processing, IT, electronics, textiles and pharmaceuticals.
Flagship projects showcase momentum
Several high-profile projects were cited as examples of the state’s accelerated industrial rollout. Polymatech’s semiconductor manufacturing unit, with an investment exceeding ₹10,000 crore and the first of its kind in Chhattisgarh, received land allocation within just 45 days, with construction work already underway.
Reckbank’s ₹1,000 crore AI data centre park—claimed to be the first such facility in the country—is nearing completion. Drools’ ₹625 crore pet food manufacturing expansion has entered trial production and is set to create around 3,000 jobs. V-Rise is constructing its third India office as an IT unit, while Ultratech Cement’s ₹1,600 crore project has already become operational.
In the renewable energy and social infrastructure sectors, the Aditya Birla Group’s 67.5 MW solar power plant commenced operations in May, and the Rappur Stone Clinic’s 350-bed hospital in Bastar is nearing completion, promising improved access to advanced healthcare for tribal communities.
Leadership and reforms drive confidence
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said the state’s industrial identity is undergoing a fundamental shift. “Chhattisgarh, once primarily known for iron and steel, is now emerging as a hub for semiconductors, AI data centre parks, renewable energy, food processing and advanced healthcare. Investors are not only committing capital but are keen to begin operations quickly. Our government is fully committed to making business processes easier and providing end-to-end support to entrepreneurs,” he said.
Minister Dewangan emphasised that governance reforms have played a decisive role in restoring investor trust. “Transparency has replaced discretion. Simplified systems and time-bound clearances have boosted confidence, and the results are visible in the large projects taking shape across the state,” he said.
Industry Secretary Shri Rajat Kumar added that the government’s focus extends well beyond signing MoUs. “Our priority is to ensure that momentum continues after proposals are submitted. Swift land allotment, digital approvals and improved inter-departmental coordination are enabling companies to move seamlessly from intent to execution,” he said.
Reform-led growth model
Officials attributed the surge in investment and execution to a series of pioneering reforms, including a one-click single-window system covering 132 approvals, decriminalisation of 279 minor offences under the Jan Vishwas Act, automated land mutation, enhanced FAR and ground coverage norms, digital land records, integrated building and layout approval systems, 24×7 industrial operations and extended validity of fire NOCs.
These initiatives have earned Chhattisgarh ‘Top Achiever’ status in four categories from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Together, these developments underscore a clear message: Chhattisgarh is no longer just announcing investment proposals—it is delivering projects, creating jobs and driving visible, on-ground change through speed, accountability and effective governance.
