Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh earned record revenue of Rs. 12,941 crore (US$ 1.57 billion) from minerals for the year 2022-23 and accounted for more than 17% of total mineral production in India.

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Last updated: Jul, 2025

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Capital

Raipur

Geographical Area (sq km)

137,898

State Language

Hindi and English

Literacy Rate

70.3 per cent

Key Industries:

Mining

Iron and Steel

cement

power

IT and ITeS

Biotechnology

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Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ministry of External Affairs Investment Commission Chhattisgarh

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7 Aug 25

Development of Closed Coal Mines as Tourist Places

The Ministry of Coal announced plans to repurpose closed mines into eco-parks, tourist sites, and community facilities, aligning with new mine closure guidelines to support local development and livelihoods.

16 Jul 25

Rs. 2,40,000 crore (US$ 27.96 billion) worth of housing plots launched in last three and a half years: PropEquity

Nearly 4.7 lakh residential plots worth US$ 27.96 billion were launched across 10 cities since 2022, driven by post-COVID demand for customisable, high-appreciation assets and faster developer cash flows.

8 May 25

Cabinet approves Rs. 11,829 crore (US$ 1,396 million) expansion of five IITs, 6,576 new seats added

The Union Cabinet has approved a US$ 1,396 million expansion plan for five IITs, adding 6,576 seats and 130 faculty posts by FY29.

11 Mar 25

Energy Investors Summit: Chhattisgarh gets investment proposals of Rs. 3,00,000 crore (US$ 34.36 billion)

Chhattisgarh secured energy sector investment proposals worth Rs. 3,00,000 crore (US$ 34.36 billion) at an investors' summit, covering nuclear, thermal, solar, and pumped storage projects.

13 Sep 24

India to drive 20% of global economic growth in next decade: Mr. Amitabh Kant

India will drive 20% of global economic growth over the next decade, set to become the third-largest economy by surpassing Japan and Germany.

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