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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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Chhattisgarh State Report

Jun, 2025

Introduction

Chhattisgarh is in the central part of India. The state shares its border with Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra in the west, Uttar Pradesh in the north, Odisha and Jharkhand in the east, and Andhra Pradesh in the south.

At current prices, the total GSDP of Chhattisgarh was estimated to reach Rs. 6.35 trillion (US$ 74.43 billion) in FY26. The state’s GSDP (in Rs.) increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.92% from FY16 to FY26.

In FY24, the tin concentrate production in the state stood at 22,335 kgs.

Chhattisgarh is presently one of the few states that have surplus power. Korba district in Chhattisgarh is known as the power capital of India. It is also among the few profitable states in terms of utility-based electricity. As of February 2025, Chhattisgarh had a total installed power generation capacity of 14,284.05 MW, comprising 9,350.08 MW under private utilities, 1,971.05 MW under state utilities, and 2,962.92 MW under central utilities.

Mineral resources are Chhattisgarh's biggest strength. It is a leading producer of minerals such as coal, iron ore and dolomite. Moreover, considerable reserves of bauxite, limestone and quartzite are available in the state. The state accounts for 35.4% of tin ore reserves of India. Chhattisgarh is the only state in India that produces tin concentrates.

Chhattisgarh has emerged as one of the most preferred investment destinations in India. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), FDI inflow to the state totalled US$ 53.88 million from October 2019-March 2024.

According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), FDI inflow to the state totalled Rs. 830 crore (US$ 97.31 million) from October 2019-December 2024.

According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Chhattisgarh had 82.50 million wireless and 4.17 million wireline subscribers as of Dec 2024. Tele-density in Chhattisgarh stood at 94.31% in this period.

In the last four years, the state received investment proposals of more than Rs. 90,000 crore (US$ 10.94 billion) and a capital investment of Rs. 4,126 crore (US$ 501.8 million) for establishing new units.

In 2022, 35 IEMs were filed in Chhattisgarh with a proposed investment of Rs. 7,443 crore (US$ 899.44 million). In 2021, 98 IEMs were filed in Chhattisgarh with a proposed investment of Rs. 31,564 crore (US$ 4.12 billion). In July 2022, 25 IEMs were filed in the state with a proposed investment of Rs. 5,317 crore (US$ 645.46 million).

Chhattisgarh earned record revenue of Rs. 13,000 crore (US$ 1.56 billion) from minerals for the year 2023-24.

In 2022-23, Chhattisgarh accounted for ~15.07% of the total mineral production in India.

Total merchandise exports from Chhattisgarh stood at Rs. 16,209 crore (US$ 1.99 billion) in FY25 (until February 2025).

Non-basmati rice, iron ore, and Engineering goods were the main export products contributing to the state’s merchandise exports.

On October 1, 2024, the Centre approved Rs. 11,000 crore (US$ 1.32 billion) for the development of four major national highways in Chhattisgarh, with Union Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari directing the forest department to expedite clearances and resolve project delays, aiming to enhance the state's infrastructure and support industrial growth.

A wide range of fiscal and policy incentives for businesses were announced under its Industrial Policy, 2014-19. Additionally, the state has well-drafted policies for the IT/ITeS, solar energy, agro and food processing, minerals and biotechnology sectors. Chhattisgarh stands fourth among Indian states in rankings based on ease of doing business and reform implementation, according to a study by the World Bank and KPMG.

• Following the completion of the 30-km Korichhapar-Dharamjaigarh section by IRCON International in January 2021, the complete section of 74 km between Kharsia and Dharamjaigarh was functional
  • Commencement of this section made way in evacuating coal from the North Chhattisgarh area
  • Goods train can reach up to Durgapur, and the Baroud and Chhaal mines of Southeastern Coalfields

Key Sectors

• Allotment under the State Budget FY26
  • Rs. 7,186 crore (US$ 842.3 million) was allocated for roads and bridges.
  • Rs. 947 crore (US$ 111.0 million) has been allocated towards Naya Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran
  • Rs. 5,394 crore (US$ 632.3 million) has been allocated for higher secondary schools and Rs. 5,859 crore (US$ 686.8 million) has been allocated for Government primary schools.
  • Rs. 1,850 crore (US$ 216.9 million) has been allocated towards the National health mission and Rs. 1,500 crore (US$ 175.8 million) has been allocated towards shahid veernarayan singh ayushman swasthya yojana.
  • Rs. 23,357 crore (US$ 2.80 billion) was allocated towards agriculture and allied industries, out of which Rs. 10,000 crore (US$ 1.20 billion) was allocated towards the Krushak Unnati Yojana.
• Metals and Mining: Chhattisgarh is the only state in India to produce tin concentrates and accounts for 36% of the country’s tin ore reserves. Dante Wada is the sole district producing tin from 6 mines. In FY22, the tin concentrate production in the state stood at 26,383 kgs. Chhattisgarh's combined exports of aluminium and products, iron and steel, iron ore, and iron and steel products from Chhattisgarh reached US$ 1.32 billion in FY23. Non-basmati rice, iron & steel, and aluminium products, were the main exports, contributing ~42.7%, ~23.4%, and ~20.5%, respectively, to the state’s merchandise exports. In November 2022, Chhattisgarh accounted for ~14.8% of the total mineral production in India. The value of minerals produced (excluding atomic, fuel and minor minerals) in the state was Rs. 10,921 crore (US$ 1.33 billion) during April-November 2022.
• Cement: Chhattisgarh has abundant limestone reserves that support a strong cement sector. Chhattisgarh accounts for around 10.66% of the total limestone reserves in India, as of FY22. Limestone production in the state reached 41.88 million tonnes in 2021-22.
• Agriculture: Around 80% of employment in the state is dependent on agriculture. The state’s position as the ‘Rice Bowl of Central India’ and its reliance on agriculture has led to brisk growth in the food processing industry as a special-thrust industry. Non-Basmati rice is the most exported commodity from the state. Its exports reached US$ 257.67 million in FY20, US$ 474.82 million in FY21, US$ 863.59 million in FY22, and US$ 1,143.66 million in FY23. Total horticulture production in the state reached 9671.25 thousand metric tonnes in 2021-22 with 774.75 thousand hectares of area under cultivation.
• Apparel: Chhattisgarh is one of the leading producers of tussar and kosa silks in the country and has the potential to be a strong player in the Indian apparel industry. Raw silk production in the state reached 349 metric tonnes in 2018-19, 480 metric tonnes in 2019-20, 224 metric tonnes in FY22, and 223 metric tonnes in FY23.

Chhattisgarh State Report

Jun, 2025

FACTFILE

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

RELATED SITES

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

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