CG Budget 2025-26: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has unveiled a new industrial policy. This ambitious policy aims at transforming the state into a hub for high-tech industries.
The key highlight is that the well planned New Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 of Chhattisgarh attracts Rs 1.23 lakh crore in proposals.
This initiative is encompassing sectors such as artificial intelligence, information technology, data centers, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and robotics.
Emphasis on state’s natural resources
The policy emphasizes the state’s rich natural resources, surplus power production, and investor-friendly environment as key factors driving industrial growth. To facilitate this expansion, the government is establishing new industrial parks to provide entrepreneurs with essential infrastructure.
New Policy & Budget aim growth
In parallel, Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary presented a ₹1.65 lakh crore budget recently, for the financial year 2025-26. This is aimed at focusing on infrastructure and agricultural development.
A “land of vast opportunities” for entrepreneurs
CM Vishnu Deo Sai’s declaration of the state as a “land of vast opportunities” for entrepreneurs marks a pivotal moment in the state’s economic strategy. By highlighting the state’s rich natural resources, surplus power production, and investor-friendly policies, the CM is underscoring Chhattisgarh’s potential to be an attractive destination for industrial growth and innovation.
Tech driven processes
The key aspects of this policy include streamlined processes like an online application system, fast-tracked approvals, and the upgraded Single Window 2.0 portal, which is designed to cut through bureaucratic red tape and make the investment process smoother for businesses.
A significant step into cutting-edge sectors
For the first time, industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), and data centers have shown interest in the state, marking a significant step into cutting-edge sectors that could define the future of India’s industrial landscape.
In addition to the emerging sectors, traditional industries like pharmaceuticals, IT, and real estate have also seen increased interest. The government is further encouraging innovation in robotics and renewable energy, adding to Chhattisgarh’s diverse industrial portfolio and positioning it as a forward-looking hub for emerging technologies.
Positive Takeaway
With this step, Chhattisgarh has marked itself the most investor-friendly state in India. The Industrial Development Policy aims to attract both domestic and international businesses. It offers a simplified regulatory framework alongside strong infrastructure support. This will help to build a more conducive environment for industrial investment and growth.
