Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Chhattisgarh Unveils Diversified Growth and Investment Plans at Leaders Forum
Chhattisgarh wants to grow its economy in more ways than mining and traditional industries.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai told leaders that the state is looking at technology, artificial intelligence, start-ups, green energy and advanced manufacturing.
The government wants investments to create jobs and help young people start businesses.
It plans to support 5,000 start-ups by 2030 and provide seed funding of up to ₹10 lakh.
A State AI Mission will train students and government employees and create new AI services.
The state also wants to improve roads, railways, electricity and digital connections.
In Bastar, it plans to raise family incomes, reopen schools and improve links to markets.
Chhattisgarh is also promoting tourism and processing of local products instead of sending only raw materials elsewhere.
The overall goal is to increase incomes and opportunities for people across the state.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presented Chhattisgarh as an investment destination beyond minerals and conventional industries.
The state reported an economy of about ₹6.31 lakh crore and 11.57% growth in 2025-26.
Chhattisgarh has received investment proposals exceeding ₹8 lakh crore under its 2024-30 industrial policy.
The state plans 5,000 start-ups, expanded AI training, 4,000 MW of solar capacity and new industrial parks.
Development plans include Bastar livelihoods, improved rail connectivity, tourism, local processing and simplified business approvals.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presented the state’s plans, alongside leaders and officials attending the World Leaders Forum.
- What
- Sai outlined a strategy to diversify Chhattisgarh’s economy and attract investment in technology, start-ups, AI, green energy, manufacturing, tourism and other sectors.
- When
- Friday, during the two-day World Leaders Forum.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To present Chhattisgarh’s investment opportunities and promote economic growth, job creation, entrepreneurship and higher incomes.
- Reported economy
- About ₹6.31 lakh crore in 2025-26
- Economic growth
- 11.57% in 2025-26
- Investment proposals
- More than ₹8 lakh crore since the Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 was introduced
- Start-up target
- 5,000 start-ups by 2030
- State AI Mission
- ₹500 crore mission to train six lakh students and 1.5 lakh government employees
- Solar expansion
- About 4,000 MW of additional solar capacity planned
- Ease of Doing Business Act
- Covers 43 services across eight departments and is expected to benefit about 1.5 million micro, small and medium enterprises