How did Chhattisgarh attract Rs 7.5 lakh crore in just 10 months?
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Key Takeaways
- Chhattisgarh has attracted Rs 7.5 lakh crore in investments in 10 months.
- The state's new industrial policy is proving effective.
- Memorandums of understanding were signed with eight companies.
- Chhattisgarh offers abundant natural resources.
- Investor confidence is growing in the region.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnudev Sai, announced on Tuesday that the state has successfully attracted investment proposals amounting to approximately Rs 7.5 lakh crore in just 10 months following the launch of its new industrial policy.
In a statement to the media after the Chhattisgarh Investor Connect event in Ahmedabad, Sai emphasized that the new policy has fostered a conducive atmosphere for both industries and investors.
“The Chhattisgarh Investor Connect was held in the sacred city of Ahmedabad. Our newly introduced industrial policy is showing remarkable effectiveness, resulting in investment proposals worth nearly Rs 7.5 lakh crore in 10 months,” he stated.
During the event, memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed with about eight companies, yielding new investment proposals totaling Rs 33,000 crore.
“Entrepreneurs from Gujarat have displayed immense interest. Chhattisgarh is rich in resources such as coal, electricity, water, and skilled labor, making it an ideal location for industries,” he remarked, inviting potential investors.
The Chief Minister also shared updates from the event via the social media platform X.
He mentioned a meeting with Devanshu Gandhi, the Managing Director of the Vadilal Group, to discuss opportunities in the food processing sector, with plans to establish a unit for manufacturing ice cream, frozen foods, and other processed food items in the state.
In another post, Sai highlighted his interaction with Jinal Mehta, Vice President of the Torrent Group, who praised Chhattisgarh’s favorable investment climate and proposed investments of Rs 22,900 crore in the power sector and Rs 200 crore in pharmaceuticals.
Moreover, Vishnudev Sai participated in the Bharat Parv celebrations at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
“The Bharat Parv is being celebrated with participation from states nationwide. Chhattisgarh’s pavilion showcased our rich culture, textiles, and cuisine,” he noted.
The Chief Minister concluded by stating that the increasing investor confidence signifies Chhattisgarh’s rise as a significant industrial hub in central India, propelled by its proactive policies and abundant resources.