Chhattisgarh becomes India’s growth engine
Raipur. In line with the goals of a developed India and a developed Chhattisgarh, not only is infrastructure rapidly developing in Chhattisgarh, but the Sustainable Development Goals are also being achieved. In the past two years, Chhattisgarh is rapidly establishing itself as India’s growth engine. The state’s new industrial policy provides special packages for new sectors such as defense, IT, AI, and green energy. Investment proposals worth ₹7.69 lakh crore have been received so far. A new environment of development, trust, and security has been created in the state. Maoist terrorism has always been a hindrance to the state’s progress. Now, this obstacle is about to be removed. Maoism is now on its last legs.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, Chhattisgarh is rapidly moving towards good governance, transparency, and accountability. The state government has established the Department of Good Governance and Convergence to make administrative processes more robust and results-oriented. To ensure discipline and punctuality in governance, a biometric attendance system has been implemented for officials at the Mahanadi Bhawan, Mantralaya, from December 1, 2025, reinforcing work culture and accountability. A highly prestigious moment in the state’s democratic history was the inauguration of Chhattisgarh’s new, magnificent Vidhan Sabha building in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This Vidhan Sabha building symbolizes new energy, new thinking, and the resolve for a developed Chhattisgarh.
In the last two years, several new projects, including road, rail, health, and communication, have been initiated to address the backwardness of the Bastar and Surguja regions. The new industrial policy has given tourism industry status. Efforts are being made to enhance tourism facilities in Bastar. For this purpose, a new homestay policy and special provisions for eco-tourism have been made. Special facilities, exemptions, and concessions are being provided for setting up industries in the Bastar and Surguja regions. Additionally, affordable land is being provided to industries under a special package. Under the Niyed Nella Nar scheme, 69 security camps established in areas affected by Maoist terrorism are providing basic amenities as well as the benefits of central and state government welfare schemes. Major events like the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum have played a significant role in highlighting the changing climate of Bastar. Bastar’s youth now desire to be involved in development, a testament to which can be seen in the skill development programs being implemented here. To advance Bastar’s youth in all fields and connect them with employment, skill development training is being provided in areas such as tourism, automobiles, piloting, and IT.
To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, programs launched for socio-economic mobility are being effectively implemented in the state. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, clean drinking water is being provided to 4 million households. Similarly, PM housing has been approved for over 2.6 million families. To economically empower women and enhance their role in society, more than 70 lakh women are receiving ₹1,000 each in their bank accounts under the Mahatari Vandan Yojana. Approximately ₹14,000 crore has been released under this scheme. 98 percent of the state’s population has been covered under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Paddy production and procurement at the support price are key pillars of Chhattisgarh’s rural economy. Under Modi’s guarantee to ensure farmers a better price for their produce, farmers are being paid the highest price for paddy in the country. Paddy is being successfully procured at more than 2,300 paddy procurement centers across the state. Farmers are being paid 21 quintals of paddy per acre, at a rate of ₹3,100 per quintal. As a result of farmer-friendly decisions, more than ₹1 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers’ accounts in Chhattisgarh. Farmers are investing this money lavishly in agriculture, and this has also buoyed markets, directly impacting the urban economy. Sales of tractors and other goods have reached record highs.
