Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is rich in mineral resources such as iron, steel, aluminium and tin

The state contributes 30% to India’s steel/ sponge iron, 30% to India’s aluminium and 11% to India’s dolomite production. Competitive industrial power tariff supports the presence of up-stream and down-stream industries in the state.

Chhattisgarh has an operational Software Technology Park of India (STPI) in 1.7 Mn Ha area, with units in software development, medical transcription, KPO, financial control and accounting

The state is India's second-largest deployer of fixed WiMAX in the country. The state government is establishing a greenfield Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in Naya Raipur to promote investments in ESDM sector in Chhattisgarh. The state is also establishing an Engineering Park in Bhillai on 121 Ha of land to promote engineering industries.

Chhattisgarh is a power hub of India, which places the state in a highly competitive position with respect to industrial growth

There is an investment pipeline of $22 Bn in Generation and Transmission and Distribution.

Chhattisgarh possesses ‘state of the art’ infrastructure. The state has best in class industrial infrastructure with plug and play facilities

Industrial parks are being developed in each of 27 districts in Chhattisgarh. Four Rail Projects have been identified by Chhattisgarh Railway Corporation Limited with 2 projects under progress at an estimated cost of INR 11908 Cr. The state has also planned an additional road network of 9,000 km with an investment of $5.5 Bn. For air connectivity, 3 new airports are getting developed in the state and there is an upcoming international cargo complex in Raipur.

Chhattisgarh has established many food parks and mega food parks to stimulate the expansion of the food processing industry

The state strongly advocates technology upgradation and modernization of food processing and prioritizes development of cold chain, primary processing centres & preservation infrastructure in both horticulture and non-horticulture in rural areas.

Chhattisgarh has signed MoUs with 5 food processing plants, of which 2 are operating. Through these units, an investment of INR 283 Cr and 2434 employment are projected in the state. The government aims to have a food park in each development block.
 

Chhattisgarh accounts for 17% of India’s total exports of herbs and medicinal plants

Chhattisgarh is endowed with around 22 diverse forest subtypes and is home to more than 1,525 species of medicinal plants, making it the state with the one of the richest ecosystems.

According to the state's industrial policy, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors get the maximum subsidies and benefits.