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CHHATTISGARH AT A GLANCE
Description Unit Nos.
 
1 Geography    
  Latitude (North)   17.43 to
24.50
  Longitude (East)   80.15 to
84.20
2 Geographical Area 000sqKM  135
3 Administrative Setup    
  Revenue divisions Nos.  03
  Revenue districts Nos.  16
  Tahsils Nos.  96
  Development Blocks/Janpad Nos. 146
  Tribal Development Blocks Nos.  85
  Total Villages Nos. 20378
  Total Towns Nos.   97
  Municipal Corporation Nos.   06
  Nagar Panchyat Nos.   49
  District Panchyat Nos.   16
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
  Janpad Panchyat Nos.  146
TOURIST’S DELIGHT   Gram Panchyat Nos.  9139
  Police Station Nos.  263
MINERAL RESOURCES
  Loksabha constitutions Nos.  11
MINERAL WEALTH   Rajyasabha constitutions Nos.   05
  Total Electrifies Villages Nos.  18075
ANCILLARIES & SSI UNITS 4 Population Nos. 207959
POTENTIALS & PROSPECTS

STATE MINING POLICY 

DETAILS OF MINERALS

EXPORT PROMOTION

PRIVATE PARTICIPATION
  Males Nos. 104524
INDUSTRIAL SCENARIO   Females Nos. 103435
  Sex ratio Nos. 990 Per
LARGE AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES
Thousa
  Density of population Nos.  154
  Literate population Nos. 135548
  Literate Male population Nos.   81382
  Literate Female population Nos.   54165

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STATE  

  Chhattisgarh State largely consists of plateaus streaked with high range of Satpuras in
north, the river Mahanadi and its tributaries in the Central plains and the Bastar Plateau in
South.  The Pats (Hills) give rise to the main river systems Mahanadi, Hasdeo, Shivnath
Indravati.

   

Intersected by these meandering rivers and dotted with hills and plateaus, the State has a var
natural setting of great beauty.  To the north of river Shivnath there were 18 garhs belonging
the Kalchuris and to the South there were another 18 garhs belonging to the Kalchuris
Raipur.  Hence, the total of these 36 Garhs (Forts) formed the basis of naming this region
Chhattisgarh.

            Chhattisgarh lies between 17-46’ North and 80-15’ to 84-20’ East.  It covers an area
1,35,133 Sq. kms. Bordering six other States – Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand in the North, Or
in the East Andhra Pradesh in the South, Maharashtra in the South West and Madhya Pradesh
the North West.  Although the newly formed state came into existence on 1st of November 20
its cultural heritage is as ancient as Stone Age.  In ancient times Chhattisgarh was known
Dakshin Koshal. Geographical evidence of the place is found in the Ramayana and
Mahabharat.  Lord Rama entered Dandkarnaya from North-East of Koshal and spent some of
exile (for est.-living) period here.  In Mahabharat’s Rajsoorya Yagya episode the description
Dagshin Koshal has been found.  In historical records in Samudragupta Prayag eulo
description of Kosal has been found.  After the sixth century evidence of political insurgence
Dakshin Koshal has been found.  From Sixth Century to midwives century sarabhpurni
panduvanshi, Somvanshi, Kalchuri and Nagwanshi rulers dominated the region. The vari
documents, Copper plaques, coins, and archeological goods apprise us about the cultural herit
and political development of the time. 

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            In contemporary history evidence of ancient people has been found in the hills of Raiga
Singhanpur, Kabra, Basnajhar, Boslada and vangana mountains at “Chitwandongri”
Rajnandgaon district.  The stone equipments made and used by ancient people have been fo
from the banks of Mahanadi, Mand, kanhar, Manihari, and Kele River.  The rock-paintings
Singhanpur and Kabra mountains are quite famous among contemporary paintings for its var
and style.  Among remains of hysterical age traces of bone, animal burial has been found
abundance in Raipur and Durg districts.

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UNEARTHING A TOURIST’S DELIGHT

            Tourism has emerged as global industry and has a crucial role in economic growth.  T
Chhattisgarh Government has kept tourism on its priority list, essentially for its potential to s
economic growth and generate employment.  In view of this, a growth model with tourism as
of the main ingredients will take the state to the pinnacle of socio-economic development.

            The State will play the role of catalyst and facilitator to promote tourism and invite priv
players.  It will ensure inter-government and intra-government coordination, rationalized taxat
policies, regulating sustainable growth and providing tourists’ safety.  In order to define its r
the Chhattisgarh Government has come out with a Tourism Policy.

            Local populace has a key role to play in the development of tourism.  The governm
should therefore initiate programmers for creating awareness about State’s culture, art
heritage.

            According to the State’s draft tourism policy, an important component for

development of tourism is the availability of basic infrastructure like motor able roads, cl
drinking water, uninterrupted power supply, proper waste disposal systems, proper transp
facilities etc.  The government will devise a mechanism for coordination with other departme
like PWD, water authority, irrigation, transport, forest etc.

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            Chhattisgarh-known as Southern Kosal in ancient times- with its rich natural wealth
fascinated nature-lovers and is surrounded by Mekal, Sihava and Ramgiri mountains. The reg
has National parks/Sanctuaries and has places of archaeological and religions importance such
Sirpur, Rajim, Malhar, Sita Bengra, Jogibhatta, Deepadih, Dantewada and Dongargarh wh
tourists come automatically.  The ancient deposits of Chhattisgarh and Jain religion memorials
found at Malhar, Sirpur Maheshpur and Arang.  Innumerable monuments, finely carved temp
vihars, forts and places raise in the visitors mind visions of dynasties and kingdoms of gr
warriors and builders, of poets and musicians, of saints and philosophers, of Hinduism, Buddhi
Jainism, Christianity, and Islam.  Saint Guru Ghasidas of Satnami samaj, Mahapra
Vallabhacharya of vaishnav samaj and the great poet and saint Kabirdas also hails from
State.  The celebrated Chinese traveler Huein-Tsang visited the state in the middle of 7th cent
A.D. Nearly half (44%) of the state is forested and offers a unique panorama of flora
fauna.  The national parks of Kanger Valley and Indravati, The sanctuaries of Udanti, Sitan
Barnawapara, Achanakmar, Gomardah, Tamorpingla etc. offer the rare opportunity to see the w
buffalo, gaur, tiger, leopard, singing maina and wide variety of antelopes in syl
surroundings.  A variety of tradition in each of three geographical and cultural regions
Baghelghand plateau, the plains of Mahanadi basin, and the Dandkarnaya plateau of Bastar h
added colour to the states rich cultural tapestry, making it a many splendor land.

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MINERAL RESOURCES
            Chhattisgarh is one of the foremost mineral rich States in the country.  Twenty-Ei
known varieties of minerals are found in the State including precious stones & diamonds, iron o
coal, limestone, dolomite, tin ore, bauxite and gold.  We have India’s only active tin mine
Bastar district), and one of world’s best quality of iron ore deposits in the world (at Bailadila
Dantewara district).  The State has high potential for mining good quality of diamonds.

            The State of Chhattisgarh was carved out of erstwhile Madhya Pradesh to prov
deference to its distinctive historical, social background and natural resources.  It is paradox
that the State with richest natural endowments in amongst poor in the country.  The basic purp
of its formation would be defeated if the natural resources are not used due to constraints
stringent forest laws and environment problems.  To ease these strains and to provide accessibi
in the benefit of natural resources utilization to the deprived class of the region, it has beco
imperative to evolve a suitable mineral policy for the nascent State.

            The stringent self-serving policies are detrimental to facilitate financial investment.  S

mineral resources are its heritage.  Appropriate steps would be taken up to provide share of pr
through various taxes and corporate contributions to social infrastructure projects
endowments before any mining development is undertaken.

  

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MINERAL WEALTH:
            The geological and tectonic set up of the State is very conducive to provide many loca
of minerals of different varieties.  Almost 29 varieties of minerals have been reported in the St
most important being precious stone diamond, gold, iron ore, limestone, dolomite, tin ore, bau
and coal.

            The sole occurrence of tin ore in the country is reported from the State to the tune of 28
M.T. in southern part of Bastar region.  Iron ore contemplates to form backbone
industrialization of any State.  At present, its small portion is being worked out and vast poten
still remains to be utilized through export promotion and putting up steel manufactur
industries.  The world’s best quality of iron ore is found in Bailadila deposits of Dantew
district.  The other important deposits of iron ore are located in Kanker, Durg and Rajanandg
districts.  The State is endowed with its huge reserves to the tune of 1969 MT.  At present NM
is exploiting iron ore for export to Japan and catering to the needs of Visakhapatnam S
Plant.  Dalli-Rajhara group of mines is being exploited by BSP for their Steel plant at Bhilai.  T
bauxite ore of magic metal Aluminium is found abundantly in Surguja, Jashpur, Korba, Kawar
and Bastar region.  It can support export orientation unit in the State.  At present, pu
undertaking company BALCO has exploited Phutka Pahar deposit and now the Mainpat depos
catering to the needs of BALCOP through MPSMC for their aluminium plant at Korba.

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            The limestone deposits contribute a major share of mineral deposits in the State
sustains 9 major cement plants with an installed capacity of 14.75 million tones and contribute
minor cement plants also.  Cement grade limestone registered a significant presence in Raip
Durg, Bilaspur, Bastar, Anger, Kawardha and Raigarh districts.  The reserves to the tune
3580.6 MT have been proved and vast area still remains to be explored.  The low-grade limest
is used as building material abundantly. The other important industrial mineral dolomite, whic
mostly used in steel plants and refractoriness, is located in Bastar, Durg, Bilsapur and An
districts and has total 606 MT reserves in the State.  The largest share of mineral revenue
contributed by coal.  It is being exploited and marketed by Coal India Ltd.

            Diamond incidences in Mainpur region of Raipur district have been confirmed an

potential blocks qualify in the State for possible incidence of kimberlitic, the mother rock
diamond.  Other minerals like corundum, clay, quartzite, fluorite, beryl, and allusive, gran
illuminate, talc, garnet, silica sand etc. are reported from the State.  Rare precious minerals
alexandrine and kornerupine are also reported.  Apart from these minerals vast reserves
granite of various attractive shades, which can used as decorative stone, are also available.

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ANCILLARIES & Micro Small & Medium

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            The ancillarization programme in Chattisgarh commenced from M/S. Bhilai Steel Plan
early as in 1978 with declaration of 31 Micro Small & Medium Industries as
ancillaries.  Bureau of Public Enterprises in line with the National Policy and guidelines iss
this.  After this, MSMEDI, Raipur has conducted a detailed study about the requirements
BSP.  With the active support of BSP management, constant persuasion by MSMEDI
necessary infrastructure provided by State Directorate of Industries, the number of ancilla
have risen up to 175 nos. and number of Micro Small & MediumUnits supply
parts/components have gone up to 792 nos. by 1999-2000.  These units during 1999-2000 h
supplied goods worth Rs. 85.45 crores to Bhilai Steel Plant.  BSP also received the 1stprestigi
award known as “Sahayak Udyog Mitra Puruskar” in the year 1996-97 constituted by State Go
for promotion of ancillary industries in the State.  This award comprising of a trophy, Rs. 2500
and “Prashasti Patra”similarly the subsequent award given to BALCO, Korba.  Besides So
Eastern Coal Field Ltd., Bilaspur, BALCO, Korba, IBP Co., Gopalpur, Railway Wagon Rep
Shop, Raipur followed this ancillarisation/Vendor Development Programme as per B
guidelines. Bailadila Iron Ore Project, Dantewada (N.M.D.C.), N.T.P.C., Korba etc.  In addit
to this some of the ancillaries were also developed for few cement plants situated
Chhattisgarh.  Through there has been significant increase in the number of ancillaries and s
contractors to Public Sector undertakings situated in Chhattisgarh, but still good potential ex
for development new ancillaries/vendors and service facilities.

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POTENTIALS/PROSPECTS
            Besides this, it is learnt that some new large plants such as Ms. S.M. Dye Chem., M
Mukund Limited, M/s. NEKA, M/s. J.K. Industries, M/s. Hindalco and about six sponge I
Plants are in process of coming up in the new State.  These large enterprises will definitely crea
a new arena for setting up vendors and service facilities in the region.  Moreover, there is a h
potential for development of vendors to cement plants for their service & maintena
requirements.  The Diamond mines of Debhog area for which State Govt. has associated with
world-class diamond Company, will also generate a cluster of new industries in MSME sector.
addition to this, there are existing large enterprises like M/s. Jindal Strips Limited, Raigarh, M
Raymond Limited (Cement division), M/s. IBP Co. Ltd., Gopalpur, M/s. Prakash Indust
Limited, Champa, M/s. Raigarh Paper & Board Mills Ltd, Raigarh, M/s. Mohan Jute Mills L
Raigarh and Cement Plants in the State requires huge quantity of repetitive nature of ite
consumable stores and service faculties.

            A recent approach towards development of ancillaries/vendors is to identify

service/maintenance requirements of large undertakings.  This has been thought in view
saturation stage in some of large undertakings where-end product happens to be singu
nature.  This approach brought fruitful results in developing service industries as ancillaries in
State.  This becomes possible after the revision of the definition of ancillary industries in wh
service sector has also been included.

            While conducting the studies of large undertakings for ancillary development, the conc
of development of Auxiliary industries which could be based on the by products of s
undertaking has also been considered.  Such studies reveals that based on By products of Bh
Steel Plant, a large number of chemical products like Benzyl Benzoate, Saccharine, Phenyl, Fe
Alum, Naphthalene, Carbon Paste, Briquette Binder etc. can be developed in MSME secto
Chhattisgarh as well as in adjoining states.  In Chhattisgarh state, fly ash is available from B
and Thermal Power Plant based on that fly ash bricks & Hollow blocks could be manufactured.

            Recently Govt. of India enhanced the investment limit in MSME Sector from Rs. 1 Cr
to 5 crore in hosiery and Handloom items.  This will further accelerate the industrialization
Chhattisgarh State viz. A viz. generates the scope for vendors and service industries.        

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MINING POLICY OF CHHATTISGARH STATE
            Our Policy Objectives would ensure:

 Sustainable development and use of the State’s Mineral Wealth.

  Value addition within the State.
 Creation of a conducive business environment to attract private investment.

(Indigenous and international)

 Transparency in decision-making.

Our strategic initiatives are:

 Development of Infrastructure & Juman Resources for Mining Sector.

 Identifying opportunities for Value Addition within the State.
 Creation of Institutional Infrastructure for the Mining Sector.
 Simplification of procedures.
 State Mining Corporation made nodal agency.
 Integration of environmental and social concerns.

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Details of Minerals
Name of the Mineral Reserves in Reserves in State 
SL.No. India
(Crore tones)
(Lakh tones)
1 Iron ore 1,05,520 2069
2 Coal 20,46,530 2561
3 Bauxite 24,62,543 193
4 Limestone 7,56,590 3177
5 Dolomite 43,870 580
6 Quartzite 27,070 4,40
7 Tin ore 28907000* 1213
8 Gold 68* 3*
9 Corundum 28337* 25*
* Reserves in tones.     
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Export Promotion:
            To Attract International players in mining sector the State would:
       Organize and participate in national and international exhibitions, trade fairs, semin
and undertake promotional tours to facilitate dissemination of information of mineral
the State.

      Prepare and circulate a quarterly “Chhattisgarh Mineral Bulletin” to prospective investo

      Promote establishment of formal financing schemes for mineral trade.

      Identify new markets, link dealers with foreign buyer, and initiate targeted promotio
programs to boost market share

      Give priority in granting mining leases to those who put up export oriented units in
State.

      Encourage export of minerals after value addition as far as possible.

      Shift gradually to a UN framework classification of mineral resources for true assessm

of mineral potential and value in the State.

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Encourage Private Participation:

      Mineral-based industries as “Thrust Sector Industries” declared with an attractive pack
of incentives.

      Encourage private/foreign investment for high value minerals. E.g. diamond, other g
stones, gold based metals, tin and bauxite.

      Prepare and update inventory of minerals produced in the State to facilitate setting up
mineral based industries in Chhattisgarh.

      Allow private mining of mineral reserves located in tribal areas to unlock this poten
sector and develop not only the mining sector but also the social sector of the State.  
interest of tribal would be protected while granting such clearances.  This would incl
development of detailed resettlement plans, earmarking a part of the mining royalty
local development and educating the local tribal population on the economic benefits
 developing mineral the reserves.

      Identify and allocate an unutilized mineral reserve, which is reserved for public secto
private sector.

      Provide priority in grant of mining leases to entrepreneurs who are willing to ins
processing/beneficiation units.

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INDUSTRIAL SCENARIO IN CHHATTISGARH STATE

      The Industrial growth in Chhatisgarh which has came into being on November 1, 20
has been vary satisfactory and has now established its identity as a growth center of cem
and steel industries.

      A number of wide ranging industries can come up in this State due to availability
minerals, power, labour and agricultural base.

      The recently announced Chhattisgarh’s Industrial Policy is based on two prim

factors.  Firstly, creating basic infrastructure, friendly labour relations, transparency
accountability and reducing red Taoism.  The other factor is best planning and encourag
administration.

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      Considering the State’s potential for industrial growth, traditional sector like agricult
forest produce, minerals, weaving, handicrafts and modern areas like information technol
and biotechnology have been termed as the ‘thrust areas’.

 
       Thrust sector and mega projects have been given some concessions.  Governmen
working as a facilitator for creating more jobs through industries, development of regions
increase in exports.

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LARGE AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES

      The people of Chhattisgarh are set to usher-in new era, even as the entire country is ree
under tremendous pressure due to recession.  And, not just this, the Public Sec
Undertakings (PSUs), have a different and successful story to their credit in the trib
dominated Chhattisgarh State.  The Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), National Thermal Po
Corporation (NTPC), Bharat Aluminium Corporation (BALCO) and South Eastern C
Fields Limited (SECL) have managed to survive the reversionary  phase, which has
industrial sector the world over under its spell.

      The success of these PSUs needs to be looked in a broader perspective with spe
emphasis on human approach than technical excellence.  For, it is the due to the efforts of
people that these PSUs could with stand testing times.

“BSP is an island in itself in the whole country”.  The people of this State have made
difference. The present pattern of work in BSP is an outcome of the four-decade exerc
which has instilled a sense of discipline among workers.

      Even as steel-making technology has undergone a sea change the world over, BSP
been churning out profits by adhering to ‘twin hearth’ furnace.  Earlier, the BSP was f
dependent on its traditional ‘open hearth’ technology.

      “Twin hearth technology is operational in BSP and no where in the world”.  What ma

the BSP a leader among steel manufacturers is attributed to a sense of belongingness
determination in its workforce, which always strives for the best.  “People put-in their h
for BSP”

      “The worldwide recession to had it affect on the BSP by way of manifold rise in in
cost.  Add to it, even the finished product did not fetch the apposite amount, besides there
a sizeable cut in supply orders.

      The BSP resorted to cost-cutting measures and opting for technical innovations.  
amount of steel produced by BSP is three times the rail tracks spread all over the globe. 
other achievement is the high connectivity metro rail at Kolkata in West Bengal and even
fastest train on earth- Silver Star-runs on BSP tracks.

      Balco (Sterlite), another PSU, which was in the eye of a storm over privatization,
believes that people make a difference.  The credit for Balco’s success goes to the people
Chhattisgarh.  Balco is the third largest producer of aluminium in the country.  Balco accou
for 15 per cent of India’s Aluminium output.  Balco has now set a target of producing
tones per day by December this year. 

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      Work in Balco was stopped after 7,000 employees went on strike.  Barring recent prot
over its privatization, it did not witness any major workers unrest all these years.  The Ba
unit is now Sterlate is progressing very well and now they are going for expansion.

      A senior official of Korba-based NTPC attributing the credit for NTPCs success to
simple and cooperative people of Chhattisgarh, due to which the PSU could carve a niche
itself in the power sector.  Another important aspect has been the cordial industrial relati
between the management and employees.  The NTPC Korba is performing on the basis
plant load sector (efficiency).  Moreover, the official said that NTEC correlates better with
people of Chhattisgarh, which has been the driving force for it to progress leaps and bounds

      However, the South Eastern Coal fields Limited (SECL) is another jewel in Chhattisgar
crown; but appears to have been dogged by the outstanding.  Exorbitant understandings h
eclipsed SECL’s profits.  “As long as the realization of the product is not done, no comp
can be said to be earning profits,”

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      The undivided Madhya Pradesh Govt. owes Rs. 700 to 800 crore as outstanding.  In
same breath, the company has been making profits, but waiting for actual realization
cash.  The SECL has undertaken a large number of community development projects in
region with aim of helping the people of Chhattisgarh in return of their cooperation
helping the company to grow.  Unlike in other places, in Chhattisgarh, the SECL has alw
remained bereft of mafias operating in the coal belt.  The people’s cooperation and the SE
welfare activities in the region have helped achieve compatibility between the two.

      The other major factors that have to be taken note of are the availability of power
mineral resources like limestone in Chhattisgarh.  So the effort on part of the government i
add value to the existing resources and convert them into a product so that they fetch g
price in the open market. Availability of surplus power, access to cheaper raw material and
political interference are some of the factors that have added to the growth of the PSUs
Chhattisgarh.

      Due to its mineral wealth, it has been able to attract about 165 large scale and medi
industries with an investment of Rs. 80 billion giving employment to 2.30 lakh persons –
units in steel and 48 units in the chemical/cement segment alone.

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      The new industrial policy of the first government announced on its first anniversary
November1, 2001 aims make its industries globally competitive.  ‘Chhattisgarh Vision 20
envisages the contribution of its industrial sector to Gross State Domestic Product (GSD
currently estimated at Rs. 55 billion (Rs.5500 crore), to double within the next ten years.

      The core strengths of State’s economy are expected to industries, to become the power
in India-by promoting low cost pithead, thermal power plants, and to develop the State in
regional logistics and transshipment hub on vocational advantages.  The State Government
decided to keep policy stability as its guiding principle to enable investors implem
medium-term plans without hesitation or apprehension.  It has also decided to encour
private participation in all possible areas.  The main features of its new industrial po
emphasizes cluster based industrial development, good governance and excel
infrastructure, strengthening small scale industries and directed incentives.

The State has identified the major thrust sectors to agro-based and forest-based industr
mineral based industries, traditional industries like handloom and handicrafts, sun
industries like IT and Biotechnology, and finally infrastructure provisioning.

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      The Government intends to attract external investment by forging partnership with

private sector and working closely with Industry Associations.  The State Recognizes
importance of value addition in the primary sector that largely contributes to the S
Domestic Product and employs 80 per cent of the State’s population.  The forward link
from cultivation to processing will be developed through industries involved in the process
of food grains, fruits, vegetables, herbal and medicinal plants, industries based on livest
processing and fisheries as well as development of specialized industrial estates with provis
for infrastructure facilities like cold storage and air freighting of perishables.

      The State has further decided to concentrate on mineral processing to maximize va

addition within the State as this sector has immense potential to attract large investment
generate employment.  Chhattisgarh has accorded high priority to Information Technology
technical nodal agency called CHIPS (Chhattisgarh InfoTech Promotion Society) has b
created to focus on IT in industry, governance and education.  Biotechnology is a new a
promising good scope for utilization and exploration.

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      Chhattisgarh is poised to emerge as the “Energy State” of India, with its enormous c
reserves and cheapest pithead power generation.  A series of captive power plants are a
likely to emerge very soon.  The State will encourage private investment along with ot
State government and government undertakings in power generation to tide over po
deficits in other states and save huge financial resources involved in such
activity.  Chhattisgarh has decided to develop two North-South road corridors and four E
West road corridors of about 3000 km.  This would lead to large investment opportunitie
related areas.  Warehousing is likely to occupy pivotal position in developing commerce
Industry and enable growth of commodity markets.

      The Government is committed to providing a business friendly environment and

minimize rule and procedures that impede efficiency and add to transaction costs of do
business.  A special statute is on the anvil to establish a three-tier system in which a St
level investment promotion board, divisional level investment promotion committee
District level Investment promotion committee will be in position soon.

      The idea in setting up these committees is to provide a single window clearance with le
backing for investment proposals that would be forthcoming in accordance with the n
industrial policy.  The State has already set up the following industrial growth centers
industrial areas like Urla, (Raipur), Siltara (Raipur, Borai (Durg), Sirgitti including T
(Bilaspur), Bhilai-Durg, Rajnandgaon, Jagdalpur, Ambikapur, Raigarh, Champa, Korba.

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      Urla growth center has an area of approx. 700 hects.  With a provision for expansion
115 hectares of land, Siltara has approximately 1260 hectares whereas Sirigitti growth cen
is spread over approx. 430 hectares.  Borai growth center is very special in having a 4 M
water supply scheme, which can be augmented to 30 MLD with private participation
BOOT basis.

      Mineral based industries can be expected in cement aluminium, iron & steel, refracto
graphite electrodes, tin smelter, flag stone/granite/marble-cutting and polishing, quart
powder, polarization and captive power.

      The Government had constituted Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corpora

to ensure creation and maintenance of industrial infrastructure in selected areas and gro
centers. Where ever possible operation and maintenance of industrial estates developed by
State Government would be handed over to professional management agencies.

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      In line with its strategy to promote cluster-based industrial development, assistance wil
provided to establish common facilities covering quality improvement, technology
gradation, market promotion and technical skills.  In order to achieve long-term sustaina
growth, the Government has decided to strengthen small-scale industries and enhance t
competitiveness through improved product quality and process innovation.  A package
incentives has also been worked out for thrust industries, mega projects and small-sc
industries.

      Industrialists should come forward to invest in states like Chhattisgarh without

preconceived notions.  Each place has its own peculiarities.  Some think that others have
place in competition, while a few feel their own assessment alone should prevail in decisi
making.  If a proposal is technically feasible and financially viable one should take up
project.  A little adjustment in location of units according to sentiments of the local populat
 would instill confidence in their minds about the entrepreneur and his intentions. 

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LARGE & MEDIUM SCALE INDUSTRIES IN C.G

STATE
 

Category No. of Investment Employment

Sl Units
No. (Rs. In lakhs)
1 Steel Industries 58 369708.24 79292
2 Engineering Units 07 5110.67 3012
3 Cement Industries 14 229910.29 8010
4 Chemical Industries 34 1435.56 130446
5 Solvent and Food Industries 35 5327.13 2614
6 Yarn & Fabrics 07 20425.82 5315
7 Paper, Plywood and others 10 8844.59 1912
  Total : 165 800762.30 230601
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