R Krishna Das
Raipur, August 6
When Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated a BPO facility at Nava Raipur in April, it was an overt signal for the captains of the IT sector across the country.
The event was not a mere inauguration, Sai has hinted that the state was taking a big leap forward. The Chhattisgarh government under his leadership has embarked on a bold initiative to transform Naya Raipur into a leading IT hub, drawing in companies and offering substantial employment opportunities for local youth.
The move is part of the state’s new industrial policy aimed at revitalising the region’s economy. The BPO, which currently provides jobs to around 350 locals, is expected to be a significant catalyst for employment in the region. The state government has detailed the ongoing efforts to position Naya Raipur as an IT destination.
The initiative has gained traction, Chhattisgarh’s commitment to creating a skilled workforce and fostering economic development through IT sector growth in Naya Raipur is likely to provide a significant boost to the state’s economy and offer youth from across the region opportunities that were previously out of reach. Naya Raipur is also a designated smart city, with initiatives focused on improving civic services like water, electricity, and sanitation
The state government is actively working to attract IT and ITes companies to the region, with the goal of creating over 10,000 jobs. The Chhattisgarh government, through entities like CHIPS, is actively working to strengthen the digital revolution and attract investment in the IT sector.
Several major tech companies from Bengaluru, referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, have expressed interest in expanding their business in Chhattisgarh. Sai himself engaged with top industrialists and business leaders to explore investment opportunities in the state. Prominent companies from sectors such as engineering, textiles, electronics, IT/ITES, food processing, and green fuel presented investment proposals worth Rs 3700 crore to invest in Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh’s industrial growth received a significant boost as the Chief Minister interacted with top business leaders, highlighting the state’s pro-industry policies and robust infrastructure. Major corporations such as BEML, NASSCOM, Gokaldas Exports, Britannia, TIE Bangalore, and the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce lauded Chhattisgarh’s business-friendly policies and infrastructure support and submitted investment proposals during the Chhattisgarh Investors Meet held in Bengaluru today.
The Chhattisgarh government also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NASSCOM, India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and TiE Bangalore to boost the state’s development and generate employment opportunities. The agreement was signed to explore immense possibilities of the IT sector, start up, semiconductor industry in the state.
Several major companies have made significant investment commitments in Chhattisgarh. GPSR Arya Private Limited is set to invest Rs 1350 crore in the CBG Green Fuel sector, promoting biogas and green energy production to drive a clean energy revolution in the state. Klene Paks will invest Rs 500 crore in the textile industry, boosting manufacturing capacity and creating new employment opportunities. Britannia has committed Rs 200 crore to the food processing sector, a move that will benefit local farmers and small entrepreneurs. Keynes Technology is making a Rs 1000 crore investment in IT/ITES, aiming to elevate Chhattisgarh’s IT sector and generate large-scale employment. Additionally, Gokaldas Exports and SRV Knit Tech Private Limited will invest Rs 100 crore each in the textile industry, further strengthening this sector within the state.
The Chief Minister said that with digital technology, Chhattisgarh is becoming a model state of good governance. The Chhattisgarh government has now eliminated the paperwork for investment. NOC will be available in just one click and the decision will also be taken digitally. The new industrial policy has made the investment process easy and transparent.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai assured investors of transparent and fast-track approval processes backed by industry-friendly policies. “Chhattisgarh offers immense opportunities for investors with its skilled workforce, rich resources, and strategic location. We are committed to creating a thriving industrial environment,” Sai stated.
The state’s new industrial policy simplifies business approvals through a single-window system and offers attractive incentives, including tax benefits, capital investment reimbursements (30-50%), and employment-linked incentives.
