Raipur, December 19, 2025: Industry Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan today said that since the formation of the Vishnu Dev Sai government in Chhattisgarh in November 2024, the state has received 219 investment proposals worth Rs 7.83 lakh crore across 18 sectors.
These include sectors ranging from semiconductors and AI to cement, power, and manufacturing.
These projects are spread across several districts of the state, creating 1.5 lakh jobs, which is a significant indicator of balanced development across the state. New industries will increase employment opportunities also.
Chhattisgarh is now not only attracting investments but also implementing them rapidly. Since November 2024, the state has received 219 investment proposals worth Rs 7.83 lakh crore across 18 sectors.
Now, investments are not limited to Raipur alone. A notable feature of the proposed investments is that one in every five investments (21 per cent) is in the tribal-dominated Bastar division. 33 per cent are in the Raipur division and 46 per cent in the Bilaspur, Durg, and Sarguja divisions.
These investments have strengthened regional diversity. Approximately 50 per cent of the investments are in priority (thrust) sectors such as semiconductor and AI data center parks, while traditional industries like cement and power also remain strong. Of the total investment proposals, 57 projects are worth more than Rs 1,000 crore, and 34 projects will provide more than 1,000 jobs each.
The real story is the rapid implementation. Nine major projects worth Rs 6,063 crore have already commenced operations, with production starting and providing employment to over 5,500 people. In addition, 109 projects, or almost half, are in advanced stages. These are either under construction or have progressed after land allocation. These are spread across 24 districts and 16 sectors and will soon create 87,132 jobs. Significantly, 58 per cent of these projects are in priority sectors such as hospitality and healthcare, food processing, IT, electrical/ electronics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.
The major projects clearly demonstrate this momentum. Polymatech’s semiconductor factory, the first in Chhattisgarh, worth over Rs 10,000 crore, was allocated land in just 45 days, and work has commenced rapidly.
Rekbank’s Rs 1,000 crore AI data center park—the first of its kind in the country—is nearing completion. Drools’ Rs 625 crore pet food expansion project is in trial production and will create 3,000 jobs. V-Rise’s third India office, an IT unit, is under construction.
Ultratech Cement’s Rs 1,600 crore investment has become operational. The Aditya Birla Group’s 67.5 MW solar plant commenced operations in May. Meanwhile, the Raipur Stone Clinic’s 350-bed hospital in Bastar is nearing completion, providing advanced healthcare facilities to tribal families.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said, “The state, once primarily known for iron and steel, 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 only deciding to invest but are also keen to start operations as quickly as possible. Our government is committed to making it easy for every entrepreneur to do business and providing complete support at every stage.”
Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan said, “The reforms have replaced discretion with transparency, boosting investor confidence. The impact is clearly visible in the simplified processes and the large-scale projects taking shape on the ground. This proves that responsive governance accelerates industrial growth.”
Rajat Kumar, Secretary of the Department of Commerce and Industry, said, “Our focus is on ensuring that investors do not lose momentum after submitting their investment proposals. Swift land allocation, digital approvals, and improved coordination are enabling companies to move from intent to construction without delay.”
Several pioneering reforms are behind this rapid surge – a one-click single-window system for 132 approvals; decriminalization of 279 minor offenses under the Jan Vishwas Act (the first state to implement two Jan Vishwas Acts); the first state to implement automated land mutation; increased FAR and ground coverage and reduced setbacks; digital land records (registry, RoR, tax arrears, court cases); integrated software for layout and building plan approvals; 24×7 operations and extended fire NOCs. These reforms led to recognition as a ‘Top Achiever’ in four categories by DPIIT.
All these initiatives reflect an administrative culture focused not just on economic growth, but on speed, accountability, and tangible results. The diversity of investments and the pace of implementation make one thing clear – Chhattisgarh is no longer just signing investment proposals, but building real projects, creating real jobs, and bringing about real change.
