Raipur, February 23, 2026: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today stated that the State Economic Survey 2025-26 is a clear evidence of the state’s strong, balanced, and development-oriented economy. The state’s gross domestic product is estimated to increase to approximately Rs 631,291 crore, with a growth rate of 11.57 per cent. This achievement demonstrates that all major sectors of development in Chhattisgarh are progressing equally.
Sai said that due to the state government’s public welfare policies, decisions taken in the interest of farmers, promotion of industrial investment, and expansion of the service sector, Chhattisgarh is today moving towards new heights of development.
The Chief Minister said that the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is projected to reach approximately Rs 631,291 crore in 2025-26, with a growth rate of 11.57 per cent, higher than the national average. He said this achievement demonstrates that all major sectors of development in Chhattisgarh are progressing equally.
Strong Growth in the Agricultural Sector: A Result of Farmers’ Hard Work and Government Policies
According to the Economic Survey, 12.53 per cent growth is projected in agriculture and allied sectors, a result of farmers’ hard work, technological innovation, expansion of irrigation facilities, and the government’s farmer-friendly schemes, Sai said.
Chhattisgarh is an agricultural state, and prosperous farmers are the strong foundation of a developed Chhattisgarh. The state government is continuously making efforts to increase farmers’ income and make agriculture more profitable, he said.
Boom in the Industrial Sector: New Investment and Employment Opportunities
Chhattisgarh is rapidly emerging as an industrial power in the country. According to the Economic Survey, the industrial sector is projected to grow by 10.26 per cent, contributing approximately 49 per cent to the state’s economy, which is higher than the national average, the Chief Minister said.
Investment, infrastructure development, and employment opportunities are continuously increasing in the state, further strengthening the state’s economic structure, he added.
Service Sector Becomes the Foundation of the New Economy
The Chief Minister stated that the service sector is projected to grow by 13.15 per cent. Expansion in education, health, tourism, IT, and digital services is creating new opportunities for youth. He stated that the growth of the service sector is providing new impetus to the state’s economy.
Increase in Per Capita Income – A Sign of Prosperity for the State’s People
He stated that according to the Economic Survey, per capita income is projected to increase to approximately Rs 1.79 lakh in 2025-26, representing a 10.07 per cent increase compared to the previous year. He stated that this is a positive result of the rising incomes of the state’s residents, the expansion of economic activities, and the government’s development-oriented policies.
Our goal is prosperity for every family.
Sai stated that the state government’s clear goal is to increase the income of every family in the state, improve their standard of living, and ensure prosperity reaches every home. He stated that development is meaningful only when its benefits reach the last person in society, and every family becomes economically empowered and prosperous.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that Chhattisgarh will further strengthen its position among the country’s leading economies in the coming years and make a significant contribution to the creation of a developed India.
