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Raipur : Chhattisgarh is now not only attracting investments but is also getting them off the ground rapidly. Since November 2024, the state has received 219 investment proposals worth Rs 7.83 lakh crore in 18 sectors. These include from semiconductor and AI to cement, power and manufacturing. These projects spread across other districts of the state will generate 1.5 lakh jobs and is a big signal towards balanced development across the state. New industries will increase employment opportunities. CSIDC Chairman Rajeev Aggarwal, Secretary Industries Rajat Kumar, Director Industries Prabhat Malik, CSIDC Managing Director Vishvesh Kumar were present in the press conference.
Now investments are not limited to Raipur only. The special thing about the investments in question is that out of every 5. Investments (21 percent) are in tribal dominated Bastar division. 33 percent in Raipur division and 46 percent in Bilaspur, Durg and Surguja divisions.
Regional diversity has given strength. Nearly 50 percent of investments are in thrust sectors such as semiconductors and AI data center parks, while traditional industries such as cement and power also remain strong. Of the total investment proposals, 57 projects are worth more than Rs 1,000 crore and 34 projects are expected to generate more than 1,000 jobs.
The real story is fast implementation. 9 big projects worth Rs 6063 crore have been commissioned, production has started and more than 5,500 people have got employment. Apart from this, 109 projects i.e. almost half are in advanced stage. These are either under construction or have moved forward after land allotment. These are spread across 24 districts and 16 areas and will soon create 87,132 jobs. The special thing is that 58 percent of these projects are related to priority sectors like hospitality and health, food processing, IT, electrical/electronics, textile and pharma.
Major projects clearly show this pace. Polymatech’s more than Rs 10,000 crore semiconductor factory, Chhattisgarh’s first, got land allotted in just 45 days and work started rapidly. Recbank’s Rs 1,000-crore AI data center park—the country’s first—is now nearing completion. Drals’ Rs 625 crore pet food expansion project is in trial production and will generate 3,000 jobs. V-Rise’s third India office with an IT unit is under construction. UltraTech Cement’s investment of Rs 1,600 crore has started. Aditya Birla Group’s 67.5 MW solar plant became operational in May. The 350-bed hospital of Rappur Stone Clinic in Bastar is almost ready, which will provide advanced health facilities to tribal families.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said, ‘The state was once known mainly for iron and steel. It is now becoming a hub for new sectors like semiconductors, AI data center parks, renewable energy, food processing and advanced healthcare services. Companies are not just taking investment decisions, but also want to start work as soon as possible. Our government is committed to making business easy for every entrepreneur and providing full support at every stage.
Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan said, ‘Reforms have brought transparency in place of discretion. Due to which the confidence of investors has increased. Its impact is clearly visible in simplified processes and projects taking off on the ground on a large scale. This proves that sensitive governance drives the industry.
Commerce and Industry Department Secretary Rajat Kumar said that our focus is to ensure that the momentum of investors does not stop after the investment proposal. With faster land allotment, digital approvals and better coordination, companies are able to proceed with intended construction without any delays.
Behind this meteoric rise are several pioneering reforms – one-click single window system for 132 approvals, decriminalization of 279 minor offenses under the Jan Trust Act (the first state to enact two Jan Trust Acts), the first state to introduce automatic land mutation; Increase in FAR and ground coverage and reduction in setbacks, digital land details (registry. ROR, tax dues, court cases); Layout and building
Integrated software for approval, 24×7 operations and extended Fire NOC. Due to these reforms, DPIIT was recognized as ‘Top Achiever’ in four categories.
All these initiatives reflect an administrative culture focused on speed, accountability and results on the ground, not just economic growth. The diversity of investments and the speed of implementation make one thing clear – Chhattisgarh is no longer just signing investment proposals, but building real projects, creating real jobs and bringing real change.
Commerce and Industry Department, Chhattisgarh
