Team News Riveting
Raipur, January 12
Chairman of Adani Group Gautam Adani on Sunday called on Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
A statement issued by the state government said that in the meeting with the Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, Gautam Adani announced a planned investment of Rs 60,000 crore to expand the group’s power plants in Raipur, Korba, and Raigarh. The expansion will enhance Chhattisgarh’s total power generation capacity by an additional 6,120 MW.
Additionally, the Adani Group Chairman committed Rs 5,000 crore for the development and expansion of the group’s cement plants in the state. He also assured the state government of a Rs 10,000 crore investment over the next four years to support initiatives in education, healthcare, skill development, and tourism under CSR through Adani Foundation.
The meeting also explored potential collaborations in manufacturing defence-related equipment and establishing data centres and a Global Capability Centre in Chhattisgarh. The significant investment is expected to drive economic growth, create job opportunities, and enhance the state’s overall development.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai praised the initiative of Adani Group and called it a big step for the development of Chhattisgarh. He also assured all possible cooperation from the state government. He said that the investment will not only strengthen the economic and industrial position of Chhattisgarh, but will also prove to be an important step towards making it one of the leading states of the country.
