Chhattisgarh is rapidly emerging as a national model for skill-integrated industrial development, with the state attracting skilling-linked investment proposals worth ₹13,690 crore at the Chhattisgarh Skill Tech event held in Raipur. The flagship programme, jointly organised by the State Skill Development Department and the Department of Commerce & Industries, aims to directly link industrial investment with future-ready workforce development.
GAIL’s ₹10,500 Crore Project Takes Centre Stage
The highlight of the event was GAIL’s proposed gas-based fertiliser plant, involving a first-phase investment of around ₹10,500 crore. With an annual production capacity of 1.27 million metric tonnes of urea, the project is poised to position Chhattisgarh prominently on India’s downstream petrochemical and fertiliser map.
Planned along the Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline, the project will come up on over 400 acres in Rajnandgaon’s Bijetala area, with an additional 100 acres earmarked for a dedicated township. Once operational, the project is expected to generate around 3,500 direct jobs, along with sustained demand for skilled manpower across operations, logistics, technical services, and maintenance.
Over 12,000 Jobs Expected from Skill-Linked Investments
Overall, the investment proposals signed and issued during the event are projected to create more than 12,000 employment opportunities, firmly reinforcing Chhattisgarh’s strategy of aligning industrial growth with structured skilling ecosystems under the PM SETU scheme.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai: Growth Driven by Skills, Jobs and Investment
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said Chhattisgarh’s development model is rooted in integrating investment, employment, and skills.
“Platforms like Chhattisgarh Skill Tech convert investor confidence into on-ground outcomes. Clear policies and strong execution are enabling the creation of skilled employment opportunities for our youth,” the Chief Minister said.
Strong Investor Interest Across Sunrise Sectors
Beyond GAIL, the event witnessed strong investment interest in textiles and apparel, pharmaceuticals, electronics manufacturing, solar panel production, and other sunrise sectors aligned with the state’s skilling priorities. The Aditya Birla Skill Centre in Jashpur was highlighted as a successful industry-driven skilling initiative, strengthening workforce readiness across traditional and emerging domains.
Investment Momentum Continues Across Districts
Over the past year, Chhattisgarh has received investment proposals worth ₹7.83 lakh crore across more than 200 projects, with nearly 50% already under implementation. Notably, 58% of ongoing projects fall within the state’s identified thrust sectors, spread across 26 districts, reflecting balanced regional development and industrial diversification.
