‘Made in Bastar’: Chhattisgarh Moves From Red Toward Green

Chhattisgarh is trying to attract factories, businesses and other investments.

It received proposals for 290 projects worth Rs 8 lakh crore.

These projects could create about 1.9 lakh jobs.

Officials say around 175 projects have already started moving forward.

Many projects involve newer industries such as electronics, medicines, textiles, food and tourism.

About 18% of the proposed investment is planned for the Bastar division.

The state introduced new rules to make land allotment and government services easier to use.

These efforts are intended to help Chhattisgarh move beyond the effects of Maoist insurgency and develop its economy.