Chhattisgarh is rapidly advancing on the path of a developed India and a developed state. Over the last two years, the state has not only accelerated infrastructure development but has also made significant progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Chhattisgarh is increasingly being recognized as a new growth engine of India.
The state’s new industrial policy offers special packages for emerging sectors such as defence, IT, artificial intelligence, and green energy. Investment proposals worth ₹7.69 lakh crore have already been received. A renewed environment of development, trust, and security is taking shape. The long-standing challenge of Maoist extremism is nearing its end, with the state reporting sharp declines and asserting that Naxalism is now “breathing its last.”
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, Chhattisgarh is moving swiftly towards good governance, transparency, and accountability. To strengthen administrative efficiency and ensure result-oriented governance, the state has established a new Department of Good Governance and Convergence. From 1 December 2025, a biometric attendance system has been implemented in the Mahanadi Bhawan Secretariat, giving a new identity to workplace discipline and accountability.
A proud moment in the state’s democratic history came with the inauguration of Chhattisgarh’s new grand Assembly building at Naya Raipur (Atal Nagar) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The new structure symbolizes new energy, progressive thinking, and the resolve for a developed Chhattisgarh.
In the past two years, several new projects for roads, railways, healthcare, and communication have been launched in the backward regions of Bastar and Surguja. Tourism has been granted industry status under the new industrial policy. Bastar is witnessing major efforts to expand tourism infrastructure through a new Home-Stay Policy and dedicated provisions for eco-tourism. Industrial units in Bastar and Surguja are being offered special incentives, subsidies, and concessional land under a special package.
Under the Niyad Nella Naar Yojana, 69 security camps established in Maoist-affected areas are functioning as centres of basic services and delivery points for welfare schemes of the central and state governments. Events such as the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum have played a pivotal role in showcasing the region’s transformation. Youth in Bastar are increasingly engaging with development initiatives, evident in the active participation in skilling programmes. Training is being provided for sectors such as tourism, automotive, aviation, and IT to enhance employability.
To achieve SDG targets, the state is implementing social and economic mobility programmes with strong effectiveness. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, clean drinking water is being provided to 40 lakh households. Over 26 lakh PM Awas housing units have been sanctioned for families across the state.
To strengthen women’s economic empowerment, the Mahtari Vandan Yojana has provided monthly assistance of ₹1,000 to over 70 lakh women, amounting to more than ₹14,000 crore disbursed so far. Additionally, 98 percent of the state’s population has been brought under the coverage of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme.
