Bastar Investor Connect | Chhattisgarh’s ₹6.65 Lakh Cr Investment Story | 5 Points

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1. Total Investment Proposals (Nov 2024 – Sept 2025)
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₹6.65 lakh crore worth of MoUs & proposals received from domestic + foreign investors.
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Covers events in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Raipur, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul and domestic outreach in Bastar.
2. Domestic vs. Foreign Investment Split
Investor Type | Investment Proposals (₹ Crore) | Share (%) | Key Sectors |
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Domestic (India) | ₹4,65,000 Cr | 70% | Steel, Agro, Textiles, IT, Tourism |
Foreign (Japan + Korea + Global) | ₹2,00,000 Cr | 30% | Electronics, Auto Components, Advanced Machinery, Defence, Digital Tech |
Total | ₹6,65,000 Cr | 100% | Multi-sector |
3. State-wise & Country-wise Breakdown
Domestic (India) – ₹4.65 Lakh Cr (70%)
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Delhi Investor Connect (Nov 2024) – ₹1,20,000 Cr
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IT parks, electronics hubs, textiles.
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Mumbai Investor Connect (Dec 2024) – ₹95,000 Cr
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Pharma, finance-driven manufacturing, food processing.
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Bengaluru Investor Connect (Feb 2025) – ₹80,000 Cr
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Digital tech, aerospace & defence projects.
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Raipur Investor Meet (Apr 2025) – ₹70,000 Cr
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Agro-based industries, steel, general manufacturing.
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Pre-Bastar Outreach (Aug 2025) – ₹1,00,000 Cr
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Tourism, eco-parks, food processing clusters.
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Foreign (Japan + Korea) – ₹2.0 Lakh Cr (30%)
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Tokyo (Jun 2025) – ₹1,10,000 Cr
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Electronics manufacturing, auto components.
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Osaka (Jun 2025) – ₹90,000 Cr
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Advanced machinery, pharma R&D.
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Seoul (Jul 2025) – ₹1,00,000 Cr
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Digital technology, semiconductors, electronics.
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Note: Some foreign deals overlap with Indian joint ventures, actual inflows will depend on MoU-to-ground conversion rate (typically 25–30% nationally).
4. Key Financial Incentives for Investors in Bastar & Chhattisgarh
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Mega Project Benefits
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Investments >₹1,000 Cr OR jobs >1,000 = special subsidies & tax rebates.
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Tourism Subsidy (Bastar-specific)
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Up to 45% subsidy for hotels, eco-tourism, wellness centres, sports infra.
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Royalty & Tax Relief
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Steel sector in Bastar: 15-year royalty reimbursement.
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GST-linked incentives.
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Employment-linked Subsidies
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Hiring rehabilitated ex-Naxalites: 40% wage subsidy (max ₹5 lakh/year for 5 years).
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Large employers: linked capital subsidy + workforce training support.
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Social & Inclusive Benefits
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SC/ST entrepreneurs: +10% extra subsidy.
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Naxal-affected families: +10% subsidy.
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Ease of Doing Business
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Land allotment at concessional rates.
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Single-window clearance & investor facilitation cell.
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Dedicated export promotion schemes for new industries.
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5. Strategic Impact
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Bastar to emerge as next industrial & tourism hub of Chhattisgarh.
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Domestic industries strengthening agro, steel, textiles, while foreign investors build electronics & tech corridors.
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Inclusive growth ensures tribal & rural participation in industrial growth.
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Chhattisgarh positions itself as India’s rising investment magnet beyond traditional hubs like Maharashtra, Gujarat & Karnataka.
👉 With ₹6.65 lakh crore in commitments (70% domestic, 30% foreign), Chhattisgarh is on course to transform Bastar into a high-growth, high-employment region while ensuring social inclusivity and long-term industrial stability.
Projected Job Creation from ₹6.65 Lakh Crore Investment Proposals in Chhattisgarh
1. Total Job Potential
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With ₹6.65 lakh crore committed investments, Chhattisgarh can generate an estimated 22–24 lakh direct & indirect jobs across key sectors.
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Direct jobs = 8–9 lakh, Indirect jobs (supply chain, logistics, services) = 14–15 lakh.
2. Sector-wise Job Creation Estimates
Sector / Area | Investment Share (₹ Cr) | Standard Employment Multiplier* | Estimated Jobs (Direct + Indirect) | Notes |
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Steel & Metals | 1,50,000 | 500 jobs per ₹1,000 Cr | ~75,000 direct + 2,25,000 indirect = 3.0 lakh | Bastar hub, royalty reimbursement to boost steel. |
Agro & Food Processing | 90,000 | 2,500 jobs per ₹1,000 Cr | ~2.25 lakh direct + 1.0 lakh indirect = 3.25 lakh | Strong rural + farmer linkage. |
Tourism & Hospitality | 70,000 | 4,500 jobs per ₹1,000 Cr | ~2.5 lakh direct + 75,000 indirect = 3.25 lakh | 45% subsidy to boost hotels, eco-tourism in Bastar. |
IT & Digital Technology | 1,20,000 | 3,000 jobs per ₹1,000 Cr | ~2.4 lakh direct + 1.2 lakh indirect = 3.6 lakh | GCCs, digital hubs, Bengaluru & Seoul-linked. |
Electronics & Auto Components | 1,00,000 | 2,000 jobs per ₹1,000 Cr | ~1.5 lakh direct + 50,000 indirect = 2.0 lakh | Japan/Korea FDI focus. |
Pharma & Life Sciences | 80,000 | 2,500 jobs per ₹1,000 Cr | ~1.5 lakh direct + 50,000 indirect = 2.0 lakh | R&D + production hubs (Mumbai, Osaka connect). |
Textiles & Apparel | 50,000 | 7,000 jobs per ₹1,000 Cr | ~2.5 lakh direct + 1.0 lakh indirect = 3.5 lakh | High labour intensity; major SC/ST employment. |
Aerospace & Defence | 55,000 | 1,500 jobs per ₹1,000 Cr | ~55,000 direct + 30,000 indirect = 85,000 | Bengaluru-linked investments. |
Infrastructure & Misc. | 50,000 | 1,000 jobs per ₹1,000 Cr | ~40,000 direct + 60,000 indirect = 1.0 lakh | Roads, logistics, industrial parks. |
Total = ₹6,65,000 Cr | ~22–24 lakh jobs
*Multipliers based on industry standards:
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Steel & metals: low labour intensity.
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Textiles & tourism: high labour intensity.
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IT/Tech: high skilled jobs with indirect services growth.
3. Special Employment Features in Bastar
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SC/ST & Tribal Jobs
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Extra 10% subsidy for SC/ST entrepreneurs ensures local tribal hiring.
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Naxal Rehabilitation-linked Jobs
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Wage subsidy: 40% of salary for 5 years (up to ₹5 lakh/year) for hiring ex-Naxalites.
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Can create 10,000+ rehabilitative jobs in Bastar industries.
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Women Employment
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Textile & food processing sectors expected to employ 40–50% women workforce.
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Tourism Jobs
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Largest job creator in Bastar: guides, eco-tourism, adventure sports, hospitality – potential 1.5–2 lakh new jobs by 2030.
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4. Strategic Impact
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Urban-Rural Balance: IT & defence projects cluster around Raipur & urban zones, while Bastar focuses on tourism, textiles, agro & steel.
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Long-term Impact: If even 30% of MoUs materialize (₹2.0 lakh Cr), Chhattisgarh could still create 7–8 lakh sustainable jobs in 5 years.
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Skill Development Boost: Govt likely to expand skill centres in Bastar to match demand in IT, textiles, and tourism.
👉 Bottom Line:
Bastar Investor Connect is not just a ₹6.65 lakh crore investment story – it’s a 22–24 lakh job creation roadmap, blending industrial growth with social inclusion, and positioning Bastar as India’s next big industrial-tourism corridor.
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