New Delhi: Chhattisgarh has attracted unprecedented investment proposals during the Investor Connect Program held in Delhi, signaling a boost for both industry and tourism in the state. Key companies across steel, energy, tourism, and waste-to-energy sectors expressed interest in setting up new projects, expanding capacities, and building hotels. The proposals submitted during the event amount to ₹6,321.25 crore for industrial projects and ₹505 crore for tourism, expected to generate over 3,000 employment opportunities in the coming years. With these proposals, Chhattisgarh’s cumulative investment pipeline now stands at ₹7.90 lakh crore.
Investor Connect Program Focuses on Steel and Tourism
The event, held at The Lalit Hotel, Delhi, focused on identifying new opportunities in steel and tourism sectors. Chief Minister Vishnu deo Sai engaged with top industrialists, sector experts, and investors to highlight Chhattisgarh’s investment potential. During the program, the CM handed over formal investment proposals to several companies operating in steel and tourism.
Prominent attendees included Industry Minister Lakhanlal Devangan, Secretary of Chemicals and Fertilizers Amit Agrawal, and Steel Ministry Secretary Sandeep Pawandrik, among others.
CM Sai Highlights Chhattisgarh’s Industrial Advantages
Addressing investors, CM Vishnu deo Sai described Chhattisgarh as one of the most reliable, stable, and fast-emerging industrial destinations in India. He emphasized the state’s combination of abundant energy, mineral resources, skilled workforce, and investor-friendly policies, creating a highly conducive environment for industries.
Sai highlighted the single-window system that now allows faster and more transparent approvals for projects, making it easier than ever to set up industries in the state. He also pointed out Chhattisgarh’s rich reserves of coal, iron ore, bauxite, tin, and lithium as major advantages for industrial and manufacturing growth.
The CM also referred to the recent Energy Summit, which saw proposals exceeding ₹3.5 lakh crore, with several projects already underway.
Chhattisgarh as India’s Steel Hub
Focusing on steel, the CM noted that Chhattisgarh has long been a pillar of India’s steel production, home to Bhilai Steel Plant, Nagarnar Steel Plant, and numerous MSME-based steel units. These facilities have fostered a robust ecosystem for steel-related industries. CM Sai highlighted the state’s push for green steel and renewable energy initiatives, aligning with India’s net-zero carbon emission targets.
Tourism Sector Sees Major Opportunities
Regarding tourism, CM Sai highlighted Bastar’s transformation. With improved roads, internet connectivity, and security, Bastar is now emerging as a center for both tourism and investment. He announced that the government aims to make Bastar completely Naxal-free by March 26, 2026. The state has granted industry status to tourism, focusing on policies like home-stays, tribal tourism, and sustainable tourism initiatives.
Key Industrial Investment Proposals
- Green Energy Innovation Pvt. Ltd. – ₹3,769 crore for a 50 MW waste-to-energy plant, creating 150 jobs.
- Aarti Coated Steel – ₹315 crore, potential 550 jobs.
- SDRM Metallics Pvt. Ltd. – ₹195.75 crore for steel plant and power unit, generating 492 jobs.
- RSLD Biofuel Pvt. Ltd., Chandigarh – ₹200 crore for ethanol plant, 213 jobs.
- JK Lakshmi Cement, Rajasthan – ₹1,816.5 crore for capacity expansion, 110 jobs.
- Armani Group of Industries, Raipur – ₹25 crore for medical electronics manufacturing, creating 200 jobs.
Tourism Investment Proposals
- Mars Vivan Pvt. Ltd., Raipur – ₹220 crore for a 217-room hotel, generating 522 jobs.
- Heartfulness Institute, Telangana – ₹200 crore for wellness resort and education center.
- Vidya Inn, Jashpur – ₹25 crore for 52-room hotel.
- PSA Resort, Jagdalpur – ₹60 crore for a 150-room adventure hotel and resort, creating 200 jobs.
The Investor Connect Program reinforced Chhattisgarh’s position as a fast-growing industrial and tourism hub, attracting significant domestic and national investment while creating thousands of employment opportunities for the state.
