Staff Reporter
:
DEPARTMENT of Commerce
and Industries, Government of
Chhattisgarh successfully concluded two high-impact Investor
Connect events in New Delhi,
showcasing investment opportunities in the Specialty steel and
tourism and hospitality sectors
as part of its national Industrial
Promotion Roadshow.
Organised in collaboration
with the Department of Tourism,
Government of Chhattisgarh,
and FICCI, the events generated
investment commitments worth
Rs 6,826 crore, with a projected
employment generation of 3,037
jobs.
The roadshow highlighted
Chhattisgarh’s investor-friendly
governance, sector preparedness, and strong push toward
industrial diversification, which
continue to attract leading companies and high-growth enterprises from across the country.
A key highlight of the Investor
Connect was the meeting
between Chief Minister of
Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai and
Chairman, APL Apollo Industries
Group Sanjay Gupta.
APL Apollo announced a proposal to invest approximately Rs
1,200 crore in new industrial projects in Chhattisgarh and committed to establishing a 100-bed
charitable hospital in the state.
This strong commitment
reflects the industry’s confidence
in State’s transparent governance,
progressive reforms, and investor-first approach. Speaking
on the success of the event, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
said: “Chhattisgarh is rapidly emerging as one of India’s
most dynamic investment destinations. The encouraging
response we received today reflects the trust that industry
leaders place in our transparent governance, simplified
processes, and the strength of the Chhattisgarh Industrial
Development Policy 2024-30. We welcome investors to join
us in building a future driven by growth, innovation, and
employment for our people.
” The Investor Connect highlighted the strength of the Chhattisgarh Industrial
Development Policy 2024-30, recognized as one of India’s
most pro-investor and employment-oriented frameworks.
With streamlined clearances, competitive incentives, sector-specific support, and reliable infrastructure, the policy continues to enhance ease of doing business in the state.
Importantly, Chhattisgarh is now moving from ease of
doing business to the speed of doing business. A key example is the state’s first semiconductor manufacturing project, for which land was allotted to the company within just
45 days- demonstrating fast, accountable, and responsive
governance.
Chhattisgarh showcased its advantages in raw
material availability, skilled manpower, reliable power supply, and strong logistics connectivity. Investors expressed
strong interest in alloy steel, value-added steel, and downstream manufacturing. To boost job creation, the state
offers employment-linked incentives the more people an
industry employs, the higher subsidy it receives.
This includes a 30% Capital Subsidy with an employment booster ranging from 1.1x to 1.5x, as well as a customized incentive package for large projects investing 1,000
crore or generating 1,000 jobs.
The Tourism Investor Connect
highlighted emerging opportunities across eco-tourism,
adventure tourism, spiritual circuits, cultural destinations,
and premium hospitality. Investor confidence was further
strengthened by Industry status granted to Tourism under
the Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, the state’s progressive Homestay Policy and Enhanced incentives for projects located in Bastar and Sarguja Chhattisgarh’s rising
identity as “The Instagrammable State of India” amplified
interest from leading hospitality brands, developers, and
tourism entrepreneurs.
In just one year since the launch
of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-
30, the state has attracted investment intentions worth Rs
7.83 lakh crore across sectors. This exceptional momentum reflects the industry’s trust in Chhattisgarh’s policy stability, governance model, and sector-readiness. With rapid growth in manufacturing-specialty steel, metals, engineering, electronics, food processing-and rising activity in
the services sector including tourism, hospitality, IT/ITES,
logistics, and healthcare, Chhattisgarh is fast emerging as
India’s next major investment hub. The state’s proactive
outreach, seamless facilitation, and investor-centric governance continue to fast-track approvals and convert commitments into on-ground projects.
Building on the success of these Investor Connect events, Chhattisgarh remains
committed to driving jobs, inclusive growth, and sustainable development for its people.