Chhattisgarh plans to double its gross domestic product to ₹10 lakh crore in the next 5 years. By combining its rich natural resources with future-oriented policies, the government is targeting a 14% growth rate (which includes inflation).
The government is focusing on developing sectors such as medical tourism, semiconductors, IT, pharmaceuticals, and data centres. The state’s latest industrial policy attracted investments worth over ₹1 lakh crore in 15 months, thereby creating new jobs. Under the present government, the state is expected to witness substantial growth of clean energy sector.
The state government envisages creating Raipur as a popular wedding destination for Indians in the future. It also aims to move beyond manufacturing and focus on Ayurveda and medical tourism to enhance GSDP.
Infrastructure development is one of the main priorities for the government, which aims to boost investments in digital connectivity, skill development, and urban transport. The state government aims to improve the state’s internal connectivity by enhancing air travel facilities. It will also complete a metro rail project survey this year to design new plans for future expansion.
Chhattisgarh aims to become one of India’s most developed states by 2047. The government has a vision document that outlines its future development path. By promoting good governance, infrastructure acceleration, and industrial growth, the state government aims to achieve more growth.
The state government’s budget for FY 2025-26 budget totals around ₹1.65 lakh crore. It is primarily focused on social welfare and economic revival. Improvements in the tax collection processed is driven by changes in the existing governance structure. The government has also increased infrastructure spending by 18%.
The state has exhibited a strong commitment to sustainable resource exploitation. It focuses on encouraging labour-intensive manufacturing in the textiles industry to create more jobs. It ensures industrial growth doesn’t compromise on the surrounding environment to ensure sustainable development.
Chhattisgarh is reducing compliance burdens and simplifying processes to attract more investments. The new industrial policy is offering special subsidies for less developed areas and sunrise sectors.
Laudable progress has been made in 25 years, with the state’s GDP rising to ₹6 lakh crore from Rs 21,000 crore. The government is continuously addressing various challenges to drive inclusive growth.
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Published on: Mar 17, 2025, 5:09 PM IST
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