The Chhattisgarh government organised its latest Investor Connect programme in Jagdalpur, Bastar, highlighting new opportunities under the state’s industrial policy. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the region, known for
The chief minister noted that proposals worth nearly ₹6.65 lakh crore have been received since the launch of the new policy, which offers incentives for sectors such as IT, AI, pharma, textiles, electronics and green energy. Special provisions have been announced for Bastar, where 88% of blocks fall under Group-3, entitling investors to maximum benefits. Additional subsidies are available for SC-ST entrepreneurs, large-scale employers, and
Industrial areas are being set up across Bastar, including at Fraserpur and Geedam Road in Jagdalpur, Niyanar near Nagarnar, Lakhanpuri in Kanker, Teknar in Dantewada, and other locations in Narayanpur, Sukma, Kondagaon and Bijapur. Infrastructure projects such as the Visakhapatnam expressway, Raoghat–Jagdalpur rail line, and upgrades to Maa Danteshwari Airport are underway to improve connectivity.
The policy also focuses on tourism,with the sector accorded
At the event, certificates of incentive were distributed for 34 new industries. Commerce & Industries Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan said proposals worth ₹6.95 lakh crore have been received so far, and Deputy CM Vijay Sharma announced new projects, including a rice mill in Bijapur and the reopening of
Officials from NMDC and the state’s Commerce & Industries Department also presented details of investment opportunities and policy measures aimed at boosting industrial development in Bastar.
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