Chhattisgar State Report - February 2017

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❖ Executive Summary……………………. 3
❖ Advantage State………………………... 5
❖ Chhattisgarh Vision…………………….. 6
❖ Chhattisgarh – An Introduction……...… 7
❖ Annual State Budget 2016-17 ……..… 19
❖ Infrastructure Status………………..…. 20
❖ Business Opportunities……………….. 41
❖ Doing Business in Chhattisgarh……... 64
❖ State Acts & Policies………………..… 65
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (1/2)
Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, Ministry of Mines, Annual Report 2014-15, TechSci Research
Strong mineral
production base
• Chhattisgarh ranked fifth in terms of value of major mineral production in India. Coal
production in the state reached 78.82 million tonnes in 2015-16 (up to November 2015).
Sole producer of tin
concentrate in India
• Chhattisgarh is the only state in India that produces tin concentrates. The state accounts
for 35.4% of tin ore reserves of India. In 2015-16 (up to November 2015), tin concentrate
production in the state stood at 8.81 million tonnes.
Largest producer of
coal, iron ore, and
dolomite
• Chhattisgarh is a leading producer of minerals such as coal, iron ore and dolomite. Coal
production and iron ore production in the state accounted for about 20.45% and 15.44% of
the overall coal and iron ore production in India, respectively, during 2015-16 (up to
November 2015). Iron ore from Bailadila mines in the state is considered to be among the
best in the world, in terms of quality.
Korba – Power capital
of India
• Korba district in Chhattisgarh is known as the power capital of India. In the 12th Five-Year
Plan, the Government plans to increase power generation capacity of the state by 30,000
MW. As of 2015-16, about 18,892 villages were electrified in the state.
Naya Raipur – India’s
fourth planned city
• Naya Raipur is considered to be India’s fourth planned city, spread over 8,000 hectares
with world-class amenities. The city has been selected as a demonstration city under the
Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and World Bank-assisted Sustainable Urban
Transport Project (SUTP).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (2/2)
Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, Department of Commerce and Industries, TechSci Research
Strong base for herbal
and medicinal sector
• The Government of Chhattisgarh has proposed to develop India's largest herbal and
medicinal park in Dhamtari on around 250 acres of land. For conservation, development
and sustainable management of medicinal plants, central government invested around
US$ 1 million in 2014-15. The approximate cost of the project is US$ 3.8 to 5.3 million.
The park is being developed under the PPP mode by Ramky Infrastructure Ltd.
Leading producer of
other minerals
• The state accounts for 22.6% of coal production and 19.8% of steel/sponge iron
production in India. Moreover, considerable reserves of bauxite, limestone and quartzite
are available in the state.
Leading investment
destination in India
• Chhattisgarh has emerged as one of the most preferred investment destinations in India.
The state has been acclaimed as “one of the best fiscally managed states” by the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) and plans to organise its second global investors meet this year.
Strong growth in
agriculture and allied
industries sector
• Between 2004-05 and 2015-16, the absolute contribution of agriculture in the state’s
GSDP grew at a CAGR of 7.71%.

Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh 2015-16,
GSDP - Gross State Domestic Product on current prices
Growing demandMineral resources
• Mineral resources are
Chhattisgarh’s biggest strength
• It has deposits of limestone, iron
ore, copper, bauxite, dolomite and
coal.
• Chhattisgarh accounts for about
17.0% of India’s coal reserves.
Policy and fiscal incentives
• A wide range of fiscal and policy
incentives for businesses have
been announced under the state’s
Industrial Policy 2014-19.
• Additionally, the state has well-
drafted policies for the IT/ITeS,
minerals and energy sectors.
Rich labour pool
• Chhattisgarh has a high worker-
participation rate (both male and
female).
• The state has one of the lowest
reported losses of man-days
attributed to labour problems in the
country.
• Recently, the Government
introduced online registration for its
workers.
Energy rich
• Chhattisgarh is presently one of
the few states with surplus power.
• It is among the few profitable
states in terms of utility based
electricity.
• Presence of coal makes
Chhattisgarh an ideal location for
pit-head-based thermal power
plants for both merchant sales and
state consumption.
2015-16
GSDP was
US$ 36.6
billion
2017-18
GSDP
projected to
reach
US$ 47.75
billion
Advantage
Chhattisgarh
ADVANTAGE CHHATTISGARH

Agriculture
Skill
development
Infrastructure
Transport
EnvironmentInvestment
promotion
Tourism
• Encourage contract farming
with the benefit of assured
prices to farmers.
• Ensure efficient use of
irrigation, rainwater harvesting
for agro processing industries.
• Connect all villages with better
roads.
• Increase reliance on renewable
energy.
• Implemented the Skill
Development Act 2013 to
develop employment skills
among youth.
• Impart training to 0.2 million
people in 2014-15.
• Develop a world class rail
and road network for better
connectivity with metros.
• Implement the Bastar-
Raoghat rail project for
transporting minerals.
• Be a pollution free
industrialised state.
• Put in place proper pollution
control and environment
management systems.
• Simplify procedures, and
ensure speedy clearances
and balanced regional
development.
• Promote downstream
industries to spread
industrialisation.
• Make the state a world class
tourist destination.
• Promote religious, adventure
and heritage tourism, and
attract private investment in
the sector.
Education
• Build a primary school within
every five kilometres.
• Improve distance learning
programmes with the help of
information and
communication technology.
Vision
2022
CHHATTISGARH VISION 2022
Source: Confederation of Indian Industry

CHHATTISGARH FACT FILE
Chhattisgarh is located in central 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.
The languages spoken are Chhattisgarhi and its local
dialects, along with Hindi and English.
Raipur, Bhilai, Durg, Bilaspur, Korba and Rajnandgaon are
some of the major cities of the state.
Chhattisgarh has a tropical climate with three major
seasons: summer (April-June), monsoon (July-September)
and winter (October-March).
Source: Government of Chhattisgarh Economic Survey 2015-16,
Census 2011
Parameters Chhattisgarh
Capital Raipur
Geographical area (sq km) 137,898
Administrative districts (No) 27
Population density (persons per sq
km)
189
Total population (million) 25.5
Male population (million) 12.8
Female population (million) 12.7
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 991
Literacy rate (%) 70.28
Source: Maps of India

1Including Madhya Pradesh
CHHATTISGARH IN FIGURES … (1/2)
Parameter Chhattisgarh All states Source
Economy2015-16 2015-16 2015-16
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 1.8 100.0 Central Statistics Office, TechSci Research
GSDP growth rate (%) 14.04 8.64 Central Statistics Office, TechSci Research
Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,436 1,546 Central Statistics Office, TechSci Research
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 15,569.74 304,505.75 Central Electricity Authority, as of June 2016
Wireless subscribers (No) 63,099,375 1,033,157,014
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
May 2016
Internet subscribers (No) 19,760,000 334,340,000
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
January 2016
National highway length (km) 3,078.4 100,087.08 NHAI & Roads and Building Department
Airports (No) 2 125 Airports Authority of India-April 2015

SRS: Sample Registration System, SEZ: Special Economic Zone,
PPP: Public-Private Partnership, 1Including Madhya Pradesh
CHHATTISGARH IN FIGURES … (2/2)
Parameter Chhattisgarh All states Source
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 70.28 73.0 Census, 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 24.4 21.6 SRS Bulletin
Investments
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 1.291 288.51
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,
From April 2000 to March 2016
Industrial Infrastructure
PPP projects Completed & Operational (No) 9 1,246
DEA, Ministry of Finance, Government of India,
July 2016
Operational SEZs (No) 1 186
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of
Commerce, July 2016

12.1
14.8
19.9 21 21
26.2
30.8 30.1 30.7
34.7 36.6
At current prices, gross state domestic product (GSDP*) of
Chhattisgarh stood at US$ 36.6 billion in 2015-16.
GSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 11.70% between
2005-06 and 2015-16.
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Chhattisgarh,
Central Statistics Office
GSDP* - Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to
2014-15
GSDP of Chhattisgarh at current prices
(in US$ billion)
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
CAGR
11.70%

10.3
12.7
17.2 17.9 17.8
22.6
26.3 25.4 25.6
28.7 26.9
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
In 2015-16, the net state domestic product (NSDP#) of
Chhattisgarh was recorded at about US$ 26.9 billion.
The state witnessed growth in NSDP at a CAGR of 10.03%,
between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
NSDP of Chhattisgarh at current prices
(in US$ billion)
CAGR
10.03%
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
NSDP# - calculated using per capita NSDP x Population in
million

533
639
844 872 855
1,047
1,2081,158
1,1581,285
1,436
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
In 2015-16, the state’s per capita GSDP^ stood at around
US$ 1,436.
Per capita GSDP of Chhattisgarh increased at a CAGR of
10.42%, between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
GSDP per capita of Chhattisgarh at current
prices (in US$)
CAGR
10.42%
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA GSDP
Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$/
Population in million

456
549
730 745 725
902
1,032
976 967
1,0631,055
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
The state’s per capita NSDP& in 2015-16 was recorded at
around US$ 1,055 in comparison with US$ 456 in 2005-06.
The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 8.76%
between 2005-06 and 2015-16.
NSDP per capita of Chhattisgarh at current
prices (in US$)
CAGR
8.76%
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP
per capita NSDP& - Geometric mean of YoY calculation from
2004-05 to 2014-15

32.4%
21.4%
33.1%
37.6%
34.5% 41.1%
2004-05 2015-16
Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector
In 2015-16, the tertiary sectorµ contributed the highest to
Chhattisgarh’s GSDP (at current prices) with a share of
41.1%, followed by secondary sectorµ contributing 37.6%
and primary sectorµ contributing 21.40% to the overall
GSDP of Chhattisgarh.
Witnessing growth at a CAGR of 13.6%, the tertiary sector
witnessed the fastest-growing among the three sectors,
during 2004-05 to 2015-16. The growth was driven by trade,
hotels, real estate, banking, insurance, transport,
communications and other services.
The secondary sector grew at a CAGR of 13.1%, between
2004-05 and 2015-16, driven by manufacturing,
construction, and electricity sector.
The primary sector grew at a CAGR of 7.7% between 2004-
05 and 2015-16.
Source: Economic Survey 2014-15, Central Statistics Office, TechSci
Research, Government of Chhattisgarh
Sector-wise %share of GSDPµ -Geometric mean of YoY calculation from
2004-05 to 2014-15
GSDP composition by sector
CAGR
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP
7.7%
13.6%
13.1%

Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh 2015-16,
Directorate of Economics & Statistics
Agriculture production (‘000 metric tonnes)
Crops 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Paddy 7,476.3 8,170.8 8,040
Rice 6,716.4 6,021.2 6,294.7
Maize 528.5 573 589.6
Linseed 31.45 28.9 33.95
Total pulses 482.1 536.7 548.7
Tuar 90.1 95.2 97.98
Moong 9.9 10.3 13.53
Gram 422.15 411.72 412.2
Urad 71.3 73.6 76.26
Groundnut 57.6 77 77.55
Soyabeen 180.1 203.2 199.08
RamTil 19.7 22.3 26.1
Wheat 134.0 136.1 236
Rice is the major crop grown in the state along
with maize, wheat, pulses and oilseeds.
Under state budget 2016-17, the state government
allocated US$ 34.06 million for supporting drought-
hit farmers in the state, with facilities like short
term credit, easy loan repayment, etc.
The Government of Chhattisgarh has decided to
provide drought-affected farmers with the partial
waiver as well as a quintal of free improved seeds
during the upcoming kharif season in 2016-17, in
order to confront the agricultural distress being
faced due to droughts.
Moreover, under new e-Dharti Yojana, the state
government has decided to make land records
comprehensively available.
During 2016-17, an amount of US$ 30.55 million
has been allocated by the state government for
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, which was
recorded to be US$ 7.63 million during 2015-16.
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION…(1/2)

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION…(2/2)
Horticulture crops production (‘000 MT)
Type 2015-16
Fruits 1,619.85
Vegetables 5,252.63
Plantation 28.52
Source: Department of Agriculture & Cooperation
Key statistics regarding plantations in 2014-15
Road type Area (hectares) Production (metric tonnes)
Orchids area 216,272 1,957,519
Vegetable area 400,024 5,438,567
Spices area 90,174 617,591
Medicine and aromatic crop area 8,444 50,246
Flower area 10,115 45,707
Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh 2014-15
Horticulture crops production (‘000 MT)
Type 2015-16
Aromatics & Medicinal 72.06
Spices 8.30
Honey 0.60

According to the Department of Industrial Policy &
Promotion (DIPP), cumulative FDI inflows1 during
April 2000 to March 2016, totalled to US$ 1.29
billion.
FDI inflows in Chhattisgarh during April 2015 to
March 2016 totaled to US$ 80 million. The state
accounted for a share of around 0.45% to the
cumulative FDI inflows of India, during April 2000
and March 2016.
According to Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum
2016, Chhattisgarh attracted investments of US$
30.54 billion, during 2014 to June 2016.
Source: Department Of Industrial Policy & Promotion 1Including Madhya Pradesh
Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Chhattisgarh, Central Statistics Office
FDI equity inflows1, 2008-09 to 2015-16 (US$ million)
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – INVESTMENTS AND FDI INFLOWS
44 54
451
123
220
119 100 80
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Investment intentions in terms of IEMs filed, LOIs/DILs issued
256
114
78
58
37
118
23
47.38
16.97 13.20 5.66
26.97
6.06 1.27
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016⁽²⁾
Number of Investment Intentions Proposed Investments (US$ billion)
In April 2016, Chhattisgarh signed
MoUs worth US$ 1.44 billion with
Chinese companies that were
interested in investing in
development projects across the
state. These investments will add
facilities to manufacture several
innovative products in the renewable
energy and building materials
sectors.

Chhattisgarh’s total exports grew at a CAGR of 16.4 from
2006-07 to 2014-15 to reach US$ 1,199.41 million.
Nearly 74% of the exports come from Bhilai and the
remaining from Urla, Bhanpuri, Sirgitti, etc.
Major exports products include iron and steel; articles of
iron and steel; cereals; ores, slag and ash; wool, food and
agri-products; minerals and engineering products.
Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd
(CSIDC) is the nodal agency of the Government of
Chhattisgarh for export promotion in the state.
Source: Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation,
TechSci Research
Exports from Chhattisgarh (in US$ million)
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – EXPORTS TRENDS
352.2
552.9
641.6
353.3
768.1
544.6
988.7
1,277.5
1,199
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

ANNUAL BUDGET 2016-17
For the year 2016-17, Chhattisgarh’s government has planned total expenditure of US$ 10.7 billion, which is 12% higher than the
revised estimates of 2015-16.
Source: Annual Budget 2015-16, Government of Chhattisgarh
Sector Budget- 2016-17 (US$ million)
General Education 1,973.88
Food and Storage 698.14
Roads and Bridges 859.30
Pension 791.78
Medicine and Public Health 509.47
Other Departments 5,870.00

The 17 national highways in the state of Chhattisgarh
together constitute 3,078.40 km of roads in the state. The
state highways, major district roads and rural roads account
for another 29,159 km.
Chhattisgarh has an excellent road network. All district
headquarters, tehsils and development blocks are
connected with good all-weather roads.
As per budget 2016-17, the state government allocated
US$ 859.30 million for the development of roads and
bridges in the state.
By May 2018, the state plans to lay a road network of 808
km, in the state, at an estimated cost of US$ 332.88 million.
Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15,
Budget 2016-17,Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Road type Road length (km)
National highways 3,078.40
State highways 4,374
Major district roads 11,111
Rural roads 13,674
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS…(1/2)

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS…(2/2)
Expenditure on road works under PMGSY in
Chhattisgarh (US$ million)
109.01
141.34
53.91
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16¹
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched
in 2000 with the objective of connecting eligible rural
habitants. During 2015-16 (up to October 2015), the state
completed 859.74 km of road length out of the total 9,755.22
km road length completed across the country.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
(2015-16, up to October 2015)
Habitants connected 264
Length completed 859.74
Total expenditure (US$ million) 53.91
Source: PMGSY
1up to October 2015
Source: PMGSY

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS
Chhattisgarh’s railways sector falls under the jurisdiction of
the South East Central Railways. The state is well
connected to the rest of the country via rail. Raipur and
Bilaspur are the two major railway stations.
Significant mining and industrial activity in the state was a
major reason behind the setting up of the South East
Central Railways in 1998. It is headquartered in Bilaspur.
The state has the highest freight loading capacity in the
country and one-sixth of Indian Railway's revenues come
from Chhattisgarh. As of March 2015, the state had a rail
network of 1,195.89 km.
Direct trains to many cities such as Ahmadabad, Allahabad,
Varanasi, Bengaluru, Cochin, Pune and Hyderabad are also
available.
As per state budget 2016-17, the state government
allocated US$ 7.63 million for laying railway lines in the
state including Ambikapur-Barwadih, Raipur-Baloda
Bazaar- Jharsuguda, etc., in partnership with the
Government of India.
With the laying of these railway lines in the state, the
rail network is expected to increase by 780 km during
2016-17.
Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, State Budget 2016-17

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS
The state has two domestic airports, one at Raipur and the other at
Bilaspur.
Chhattisgarh has eight air strips located at Bhilai, Bilaspur, Korba,
Raigarh, Jagdalpur, Ambikapur, Jashpur Nagar and Sarangarh.
Raipur is linked by regular flights with New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata,
Bhubaneswar, Nagpur, Bhopal, Indore, Ahmedabad & Hyderabad.
The state government has decided to develop Raigarh and Jagdalpur
airstrips into airports for facilitating movement of regular flights, as
per state budget 2016-17.
Domestic airport
ODIS
HA
Source: Airports Authority of India
Airport Infrastructure
Airport
Passengers (lakh) Aircraft movement (nos.) Cargo (tonnes)
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Raipur 839,534 925,504 1,206,844 9,279 8,425 10,185 3,355 3,951 4,353

As of June 2016, Chhattisgarh had a total installed power
generation capacity of 15,569.74 MW, comprising 11,036.63
MW under private utilities, 2,911.05 MW under state utilities
and 1,622.06 MW under central utilities.
Chhattisgarh is one of the few power surplus states in the
country.
The thermal power plants contributed 14,952.54 MW of
capacity to the state’s overall installed power generation
capacity, followed by 449.68 MW from renewable resources,
120 MW from hydro power and the remaining 47.52 MW
from nuclear power plants.
Korba in Chhattisgarh is termed as the one of the “power
capitals” of India, with National Thermal Power Corporation
(NTPC)’s super thermal power plant working at around 79%
Plant Load Factor (PLF).
The state's huge coal reserves present a large opportunity
for electricity generation in the state.
In the hydropower sector, the Hasdeo Bango reservoir offers
a relatively cheaper source of power generation.
Source: Central Electricity Authority
1As of November 2015, News articles
Installed power capacity (MW)
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER … (1/2)
3,607.1
4,769.5 4,882.4 5,347.3
6,531.9
9,824.9
13,085.5
15,575.5
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
The state has planned to achieve installed power
generation capacity of 30,000 MW by 2017-18. For
developing and strengthening power infrastructure a five-
year Capital Investment Plan (CIP) has been chalked out.
Under this scheme US$ 1.14 billion has been sanctioned for
development, during 2016-17 to 2020-21.

Segment Company name
Power generation
Chhattisgarh State Power
Generation Company Ltd
(CSPGCL)
Power transmission
Transmission Company Ltd
(CSPTCL)
Power supply
Distribution Company Ltd
(CSPDCL)
Power is generated in the state by the Chhattisgarh State
Power Generation Company Ltd (CSPGCL) and
independent power producers (IPPs) such as Lanco and
Jindal Power.
Chhattisgarh is an emerging power hub. It plans to add
another 30,000 MW of capacity during the 12th Five-Year
Plan (2012-17). GMR Group is setting up a 1,370 MW coal-
based supercritical thermal power project at Raikheda in
Chhattisgarh. The first phase of the project with 685 MW
was installed in October 2014 and commissioned in March
2015. In March 2016, the second phase of the plant was
also commissioned.
In August 2016, BHEL commissioned its second 500 MW
thermal unit at Marwa TPP. Similarly, in July 2015, ACB
(India) Limited commissioned its 300 MW power plant at
Bandakhar TPP.
The state has declared renewable energy power generation
as a priority under the State Industrial Policy, and estimates
solar PV grid potential based on identified sites at
approximately 1,000 MW.
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER … (2/2)
Source: Central Electricity Authority, News Article, Chhattisgarh
Economic Survey 2014-15

Telecom infrastructure (as of May 2016)
Wireless subscribers
1
63,099,375
Wireline subscribers
1
1,033,528
Internet subscribers
1
19,760,000
2
Teledensity (in%) 61.61
Post offices 3,147
3
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, 1Including Madhya Pradesh,
2As of January 2016, 3As of December 2015
According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the state
had nearly 63.09 million wireless subscribers and 1.03 million
wireline subscribers, as of May 2016.
Post the implementation of Chhattisgarh IT and Electronics Policy
(2014-2019), which aims at developing an ecosystem for a
knowledge economy in the state and generating employment, the
first business process outsourcing (BPO) centre was set up in
Raipur in November 2015.
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM
Some of the major telecom operators in
Chhattisgarh
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)
Bharti Airtel
Vodafone Essar
Idea Cellular
Reliance Communications
Tata Teleservices
Postal Facilities (2015-16- up to December 2015)
Head post offices 10
Sub post offices 337
Branch post offices 2,800
Total Post Offices 3,147
Performance Status of NOFN (Bharat Net) project
(As of April 2016)
No. of GPs in Phase-I 2,110
Pipe laid (kms) 4,933
Cabe laid (kms) 4,560
GPs for which cable laid 1,550

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/3)
Chhattisgarh aims to become a logistics hub with world-class rail,
road and aviation networks.
The state has 10 municipal corporations and 44 municipal councils.
Under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
(AMRUT), the Urban Development Ministry approved an
investment of US$ 331.4 million for infrastructure development of 9
cities in Chhattisgarh. Of the overall investment, US$ 144.3 million
would be provided by the central government over next 3 years and
the rest of the amount would be provided by the state government
and its civic bodies.
In 2016, the state government decided to invest US$ 9.16 billion on
‘Sampark Kranti Programme’, under which, the state would
construct roads, and work on rail lines besides expansion of
electrification and communication network in underdeveloped
areas.
Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India
Naya Raipur land use plan
Urban infrastructure (as of May 2015)
2003 2012 2013 2015
Municipal
corporations
10 10 10 10
Municipal councils 28 32 33 44
Nagar panchayats 72 126 126 115

Maharashtra’s City and Industrial Development Corporation
(CIDCO) has been appointed as the advisor to upgrade the
capital city of Raipur and create a new planned city, called
‘Naya Raipur’. The project includes the following:
A water supply project for meeting the requirements
of an estimated population of 2.5 million, by 2031.
A transport hub.
Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA) has been set
up as the nodal agency for comprehensive development of
the greenfield city.
Government has made provision to put in place public
transport facilities to Naya Raipur. The region has received
sizeable allocations for basic civic infrastructure like
sewerage and a bus rapid transit system (BRTS).
Under the Global Environment Facility and the World Bank-
assisted SUTP, Naya Raipur has been selected as a
demonstration city.
New townships, such as Merlin Projects’ integrated
township at Raipur, ‘Singapore City’, and ‘Vananchal City’
by Amrapali Group at Bhilai, are in the planning stage. Source: Naya Raipur Development Authority, Government of Chhattisgarh
Naya Raipur city development models

Source: Naya Raipur Development Authority, Government of Chhattisgarh
4th planned city in India
• Naya Raipur has been pegged as the fourth planned city in the country after Chandigarh,
Gandhinagar and Bhubaneswar. The city has a planned area of over 8,000 hectares.
Social infrastructure
• Designated areas have been allocated for setting up hospitals, educational institutes and
recreation facilities. The city would include large city parks, water bodies, jungle safari and
botanical garden. The capital complex in it is to serve as the administrative capital of the
state.
World-class amenities
• Under the plans, the city will include an 18-hole golf course, theme township, luxury
hotels, convention centre, IT SEZ, shopping malls, multiplexes and a cricket stadium.

Source: Chhattisgarh Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
PPP projects – Chhattisgarh (July 2016)
Project name PPP Type Sector Status
Total cost
(US$ million)
Road Upgradation (Bilaspur-
Katghora-Korba-Champa)
Project
Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport
Operation and
maintenance stage
3.83
Recreation Park & Swimming
Pool (Raipur) Project
Not Available
Social and
Commercial
Infrastructure
Operation and
maintenance stage
3.82
Road Upgradation
(Orissa/Chhattisgarh Boarder -
Aurang NH-6) Project
Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport Under construction 188.21
Raipur-Aurang NH-6 Road
Project
Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)
Toll
Transport
Operation and
maintenance stage
29.03
Raipur Durg Expressway Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport
Operation and
maintenance stage
17.42
Gullu Small Hydro Power
Project
Build-Own-Operate (BOO) Energy Under construction 30.55
Road Upgradation (Aurang-
Saraipalli) Project
Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport Under construction 192.48
End of Durg Bypass -
Chhattisgarh/Maharashtra
Border
Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport
Operation and
maintenance stage
70.88
Durg Bypass Project - Phase II Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport
Operation and
maintenance stage
10.69

As of July 2016, the state had two formally-approved SEZs.
The state has important industrial areas in Bhilai (home to iron and steel ancillary units) and Korba (home to well known
companies in the power and aluminium sectors).
Source: Special Economic Zones in India
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: SEZS AND INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS
Chhattisgarh - Operational SEZ (July, 2016)
SEZ Name Location Type
Lanco Solar Pvt. Ltd Village- Mehrumkhurd & Chawardhal, Chhattisgarh Semiconductors
Formal approvals granted SEZ
Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA) Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh IT/ITeS
Lanco Solar Private Limited
Mahroomkala, Mahroomkurd and Chaveli villages,
Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh
Solar
Valid in-principle approvals
Chhattisgarh Infrastructure Ltd. Raipur, Chhattisgarh Gems & jewellery
Notified SEZs
Lanco Solar Private Limited Chaveli villages, Rajnandgaon District, Solar

In 2013-14, 8 primary schools, 30 middle schools,
217 higher middle schools were introduced in the
state whereas in 2014-15, 45 primary schools, 35
middle schools, 70 high schools & 150 higher
middle schools were opened. As of 2014-15, 7
government universities, 1 central university & 6
private universities are operational
Under 2016-17 budget, the state government has
allocated US$ 1.97 billion for the development of
general education in the state
The government announced 2 fellowship schemes
for medical experts, doctors, & youth serving the
nation in remote areas.
To improve & enhance the education quality &
efficiency of the Engineering Education System, a
financing agreement for IDA credit of US$ 201.50
million was signed by the Government of India &
the World Bank for the ‘3rd Technical Education
Quality Improvement Program' (TEQIP III).
Main objective of signing the agreement was to
improve the engineering education sector in the
states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar,
UP, MP, Chhattisgarh & Rajasthan, along with 8
North Eastern states & Andaman &
Nicobar Islands.
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (1/2)
Rajiv Gandhi Shiksha Mission
Component Achievements (2014-15)
Free text book distribution 2,780,837
Free uniform distribution 2,626,798
Teacher training program 28,783
School grants
(primary & upper primary)
47,589
Repair Grants
(primary & upper primary)
45,172
Kasturba Gandhi Girls School 93
Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, State Budget 2015-16

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (2/2)
Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, State Budget 2015-16,
N.A.: Not Available
MCA: Master of Computer Applications
Literacy rates (%)
Literacy rate 70.28
Male literacy 80.27
Female literacy 59.58
Educational infrastructure (as of 2014–15)
Institute Nos Enrollment
Universities 14 N.A.
State universities 7 N.A.
Central university 1 N.A.
Private universities 6 N.A.
Government colleges 204 N.A.
Private colleges 256 N.A.
MBA colleges 36 2,640
Polytechnics 43 7,120
Engineering colleges 49 18,870
MCA colleges 12 900
Chhattisgarh primary education statistics
Primary 38,767
Middle 16,607
High & higher secondary schools 6,080

Source: Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India,
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
As of March 2015, the state had 3,134 sanctioned doctors, out of
which 1,225 were working doctors. On the other hand, the state
had sanctioned 7,495 nurses, of which 6,133 were working.
During 2015-16, the state government is set to initiate a special
nutrition supplement scheme for TB patients and initiate
distribution of free insulin for diabetic children.
Under state budget 2016-17, the state government allocated
US$ 509.47 million for the development of medicine & public
health sector in the state.
Under The Prime Minister's 'Clean India Mission' (rural), as of
December 2016, the Government of Chhattisgarh announced
that 8,582 villages in the state were declared ‘open defecation
free’.
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH
Health infrastructure (as of Nov 2015)
Medical colleges 3
District hospitals 16
Ayurvedic hospitals 8
Ayurvedic dispensaries 634
Homeopathic dispensaries 52
Health infrastructure (as of March 2015)
Sub-District Hospitals 24
District hospitals 29
Community health centres 174
Primary health centres 794
Sub-centres 5,180
Health indicators (2014-15)
Population served per government hospital 110,348
Population served per government hospital bed 3,145
Birth rate
1
24.4
Death rate
1
7.9
Infant mortality rate
2
46
Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
1Per thousand persons, 2Per thousand live births

CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE & FORESTRY
There are several sports complexes in Chhattisgarh. Football, cricket, hockey, basketball and kabaddi are the major sports played in the
state. Awarded. The main sports arenas are the Ravishankar Shukla Stadium in Durg, the Priyadarshini Indira Stadium in Korba, and
the Digvijaya Stadium in Rajnandgaon. Hockey is a popular sport in the state and the Digvijaya Stadium is known as the ‘nursery of
hockey’. The key hotels in the state are the Royal Palace in Kanker, Kawardha Palace in Kawardha, Hotel Piccadilly in Raipur and
Rainbow Hotel in Jagdalpur. Chhattisgarh is renowned for its heritage tourism; Bhoramdeo, Dantewada, Deepadih, Dongargarh,
Jogibhatta, Rajim, Sirpur, Malhar, Sita Bhengra and Sheorinarayan are some of the popular heritage sites. Chhattisgarh plans to
develop Sirpur as a place of cultural heritage and architecture by promoting it as a tourist destination.
As per state budget 2016-17, an allocation of US$ 1.52 million has been made by the state government for construction of 22 mini
stadiums in the state during 2016-17.
Details of plantation in rainy season
Name of the
forest division
2013-14 2014-15
Teak Bamboo Teak Bamboo
Barnawapara 2,200 230 2,068,236 208,236
Panabaras 1,200 110 1,728,425 168,425
Antagarh 750 150 745,000 145,000
Details of plantation in rainy season
Name of the
forest division
2013-14 2014-15
Teak Bamboo Teak Bamboo
Kawardha 2,208 - 1,900,000 -
Kota 3,200 - 1,767,000 -
Surguja 3,273 - 3,120,000 -
Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15
State Budget 2016-17

Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, CSIDC website,
1PPP (Public-Private Partnership) mode
Industrial infrastructure Type and location District Size
Investment
requirement
(US$ million)
Industrial parks
(ongoing projects)
Metal park Raipur 101.7 hectares 19.1
Apparel park Bhanpuri, Raipur 1.35 hectares 5.8
Herbal & medicinal
park
Dhamtari 250 acres 5.4 to 7.6
1
Food processing park Rajnandgaon 303 acres 17.4
1
Engineering park Bhilai 120 hectares 2.0
Integrated Infrastructure
Development Centres (IIDCs)
Harinchhapara (Kabirdham), Birkoni
(Masamund), Girwarganj (Surguja)
All between 20-90
hectares
N.A.
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/4)
The Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (CSIDC) is a part of the industrial development department
of the state government.

Source: CSIDC website, Korba district website
Raipur region
• Rich reserves of minerals, limestone and coal.
• 58 large- and middle-scale industries, with prominent players such as Monnet Ispat,
Century Cement, Lafarge and Ambuja Cement.
Durg-Bhilai region
• Rich in mineral deposits, especially iron ore, limestone and quartzite.
• Major players include Bhilai Steel, the Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Associated
Cement Company (ACC).
Bilaspur region
• Railway zone and the headquarters of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd.
• NTPC’s second largest power plant in India (operational capacity of 1,660 MW ) of located
at Sipat.
• Host to many ancillary units, mainly in agro-based, garments, wood-based furniture and
mineral-based industries.
Korba region
• Known as the industrial hub of Chhattisgarh and the power capital of India.
• Four thermal power plants (KSTPS, BCPP, CSEB East, and CSEB West) together
generate 3,650 MW of electricity; a hydro electric power station located at Bango.
• Abundant reserves of coal and bauxite.
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – KEY INDUSTRIAL GROWTH CENTRES ... (2/4)

Industrial infrastructure Type and location District
Size
(hectares)
Investments by companies
(US$ million)
Growth centres
(established)
Siltara Raipur 1,185 118.8
Borai Durg 451 22.6
Urla Raipur 375 70.5
Sirgitti Bilaspur 338 74.2
Bhanpuri-Rawabhata Raipur 200 NA
Tifra Bilaspur 65 N.A.
Anjani (Pendra Road) District Bilaspur 48 N.A
Large industrial areas
(new projects)
Not available Bilaspur 795 9.8
Not available Raipur 1,730 29.4
Not available Raigarh 1,466 15.2
Not available Silpahari N.A N.A
Aluminium Park Korba N.A N.A
Poly Park Raipur 37 N.A
Source: CSIDC website For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org

Note – Numbers refer to position on the map
Key industrial areas
9 Urla (Raipur)
8 Siltara (Raipur)
3 Sirgitti (Bilaspur)
11 Borai (Durg)
21 Bhanpuri-Rawabhata (Raipur)
29 Tifra (Bilaspur)
2 Rani Durgawati (Pendraroad)
14 Heavy & Light I/A, Bhilai
Large industrial areas
5 Dagori (Bilaspur)
7 Tilda (Raipur)
19 Lara (Raigarh)
31 Silpahari (Bilaspur)
Key industrial parks
13 Food Processing Park (Indawani)
26 Herbal & Medicinal Park (Raipur)
25 Gems & Jewellery SEZ (Raipur)
23 Metal Park (Rawabhata)
24 Apparel Park (Raipur)
10 Engineering Park (Bhilai)
28 Aluminium Park (Korba)Source: CSIDC website

The state government proposed Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg
and Bhilai for being developed as smart cities. The
Union Government has approved two cities of
Chhattisgarh, namely, Naya Raipur and Bilaspur to be
developed as smart cities in the state.
The state government has allocated US$ 33.3 million
for each city in 2015 and US$ 83.33 million each in the
coming three years in the form of installments.
Along with the smart city project, Atal Mission for
Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) was
launched for development of tier 2 and tier 3 cities in
Chhattisgarh. Wherein, 10 cities of Chhattisgarh were
selected for the development of infrastructure in 2015.
In July 2015, the state government released US$ 1.48
million for preparation of Service Level Improvement
Plan or capacity building under AMRUT. In addition,
the central government approved US$ 8.3 billion for
Phase I of the AMRUT project.
As of June 2016, the Ministry of Urban Development
released an amount of US$ 9.42 million (20 per cent of
the approved project fund of US$ 47.14 million) to the
Government of Chhattisgarh under AMRUT.
SMART & AMRUT CITIES
Source: TechSci Research, News articles
A total of US$ 156.7 million will be invested by the
state and the centre together for the development of
city of Raipur.

The natural resources, policy incentives and infrastructure in the state support investments in the iron and steel, cement and power
sectors. Chhattisgarh is among the richest Indian states in terms of mineral wealth, with 28 varieties of major minerals, including
diamonds. Almost 80.0% of the population is dependent on agriculture or agriculture-related occupations. Chhattisgarh is making
significant investments in industrial infrastructure. The CSIDC has set up industrial growth centres, five industrial parks and three
integrated Infrastructure Development Centres (IIDC). The state has a notified special economic zone (SEZ) in Rajnandgaon District.
The Chief Minister of the state has asked for building a defence equipment industry and has guaranteed the centre with full co-
operation regarding the availability of resources.
KEY INDUSTRIES … (1/2)
Key industries in Chhattisgarh
• Mining
• Iron and steel
• Cement
• Power
• IT and ITeS
• Biotechnology
• Food processing
• Gems and jewellery
• Apparel
GSDP share at current prices
Year Primary
1
Industry Services
2004-05 32.4% 33.1% 34.5%
2015-16 30.2% 37.6% 41.1%
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Chhattisgarh, Central Statistics Office,
1Include agriculture & allied and mining & quarrying

Chhattisgarh is rich in mineral resources and one of the
leading mineral producing states in the country.
CSIDC has proposed to set up six new industrial parks,
including aluminium at Kirba, engineering at Durg, plastic,
gramodyog (village industry), pharmaceutical, etc.
Chhattisgarh is a major producer of tin in India and during
April-November 2015, the production of tin in the state
reached 8.81 million tonnes.
During 2015-16 (up to November 2015), the state’s coal
production contributed 20% to total mineral production of the
country.
The state government proposed the setting up of Naya
Raipur as an IT hub and developing the city as I.T.I.R
(Information Technology Investment Region) under the
electronics, IT/ITeS Investment Policy of Chhattisgarh, 2014-
19. In addition, the state government proposed construction
of IT incubation centres and start-up villages in the city,
thereby establishing IT and electronic manufacturing clusters.
Source: Commerce and Industries Department, Government of
Chhattisgarh, Export Chhattisgarh,
Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, Chhattisgarh State
Industrial Development Corporation Limited (CSIDC)
1up to November 2015
Chhattisgarh’s share in India’s mineral production,
2015-161
KEY INDUSTRIES … (2/2)
100.0%
20.5%
15.4%
4.44% 6.58%
Tin Coal Iron Ore Lime Stone Bauxite

Source: Chhattisgarh’s Directorate of Geology and Mining
Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, 1In kilograms,
Chhattisgarh is among the richest Indian states in terms of mineral
wealth, with 28 varieties of major minerals including diamonds.
The total mineral production in the state during April-November
2015 was recorded at 120.38 million tonnes.
Rich deposits of bauxite, limestone, dolomite and corundum are
found in the state, making it the ideal location for low-cost
production of end products such as cement and aluminium.
It 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.
The state accounts for 4% and 36.5% of the country’s diamond
and dolomite reserves, respectively. It ranks among the top coal,
tin and dolomite production states in the country.
KEY INDUSTRIES – MINING … (1/2)
Chhattisgarh’s mineral production
(in million tonnes)
Mineral
Production
(2014-15)
Production
(2015-16)
Coal 115.19 78.82
Iron ore 29.41 14.29
Limestone 24.38 17.10
Bauxite 1.55 1.36
Tin
(concentrate)
1 24,689 8.81

NMDC Ltd
Jayaswal Neco Industries
Ltd
• NMDC is the country’s single-largest iron ore producer and exporter. It produces about 30
million tonnes of iron ore from its fully-mechanised mines. The company operates two mines at
Bailadila in Chhattisgarh. In 2014-15, the company produced 304.41 lakh tonnes of iron ore,
28,994 tonnes of sponge iron and 35,085 carats of diamonds. The company’s net income from
operations was US$ 986.22 million in 2015-16
• NMDC plans to increase its total iron ore production capacity to around 35 million tonnes per
annum (MTPA) by 2015-16. It is gearing up to enhance the production capabilities of existing
mines and open up new mine deposit – 11B in Bailadila sector and Kumaraswamy in Donimalai
sector. The company is in the process of developing a 3 MTPA steel plant at Jagdalpur and two
pellet plants at Donimalai (1.2 MTPA) and Bacheli (2 MTPA). The company plans to
commission its 3 MTPA Nagarnar steel plant in Chhattisgarh involving a total project cost of
US$ 1.9 billion by October 2016.
• Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd, started in 1976, is a flagship company of Neco Group of
Industries. It has three divisions: steel plant, foundry and mining. The company owns a coal
mine with reserves of about 38.84 MT in Raigarh district and produces 0.48 MTPA of coal
mineral. The company’s net income was recorded to be US$ 221.78 million during April-
September 2015.
• .
KEY INDUSTRIES – MINING … (2/2)
Jindal Steel and Power
Limited (JSPL)
• JSPL is one of the major steel producers in India, with presence in diversified sectors such as
mining, power generation and infrastructure. The company operates the world’s largest coal-
based sponge iron plant and is the largest producer of coal-based sponge iron in India.
• The company’s net income from operations was recorded at US$ 2.81 billion in 2015-16. Jindal
Steel and Power Ltd has received environmental clearance to set up four MTPA coal mining
projects and four MTPA coal washeries in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh.

Source: Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation
Chhattisgarh is the iron & steel hub of the country. The Bhilai steel plant of
Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) produces more than 3.153 million
tonnes of saleable steel per annum. In February 2015, the central
government announced plans to establish a steel plant in Chhattisgarh
with initial capacity of 2-3 million tonnes. The capacity of the plant can be
increased to 6 million tonnes.
As of 2014-15, Chhattisgarh accounted for 32% to India's steel/sponge
iron production. Chhattisgarh is one of the leading iron ore producing
states in India. In 2014-15, the state produced around 30.15 million tonnes
of iron ore.
Under Budget 2015-16, an outlay of US$ 2.17 billion was proposed by the
Ministry of Steel for India’s iron and steel industries, of which US$ 595.22
million has been provided to National Mineral Development Corporation
Ltd., for setting up of 3 MTPA steel plants in Chhattisgarh. The proposed
amount for the state also includes AMR schemes, development of
townships, etc. The integrated steel plant demands an overall investment
of US$ 2.57 billion.
KEY INDUSTRIES – IRON AND STEEL … (1/4)
Some of the key players
• Steel Authority of India Ltd
• Tata Steel
• Essar Steel
• Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd
Steel modernisation and expansion plan
(in million tonnes)
Material
Capacity as of
2014-15
Capacity after
expansion
Hot metal 4.1 7.5
Crude steel 3.9 7.0
Finished steel 2.6 5.9
Semis 0.5 0.7
Saleable steel 3.2 6.6
Iron ore production (million tonnes)
2013-14 30.16
2014-15 29.41

Steel Authority of
India Ltd (SAIL)
Tata Steel
• SAIL is the country’s largest steel producer and the Bhilai Steel Plant is one of its largest
integrated steel plants. It is a large producer of rails and heavy steel plates and is the country’s
sole supplier of 260 metre long railway tracks. With an annual production capacity of 3.15 MT of
saleable steel, it also specialises in other products such as wire rods and merchant products.
• It is accredited with ISO 9001:2000, Quality Management System Standard and ISO-14001
certification for its environment management systems. In 2015-16, SAIL recorded revenues of
US$ 6.03 billion.
• Established in 1907, Tata Steel is Asia's first and one of India's largest private sector steel
companies. It is among the lowest-cost producers of steel in the world and features in the select
list of global steel companies. Tata Steel’s net income from operations was US$ 1.60 billion
during last quarter of 2015-16. It has an annual crude steel production capacity of 30 million
tonnes. The company has signed an MoU with the state government for setting up of a 5 MTPA
greenfield integrated steel plant in Bastar.
Jayaswal Neco Industries
Ltd
• Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd, started in 1976, is a flagship company of the Neco Group of
Industries. The company has two business segments – Steel and Iron & Steel Castings – and
reported an US$ 235.51 during April-September 2015.
• Some of the steel projects planned by Jayaswal Neco Industry Limited in the state are:
• A new steel project at Raipur.
• An integrated steel plant in Bilaspur district.
Source: Company Website & Annual Reports

Essar Steel
Godawari Power &
Ispat Ltd
• Essar Steel is a large steel producer with offices in India, Canada, the US, Middle East and
Asia. The company is fully integrated, from iron ore mining to steel retail. It is also a leader in
cold rolled, galvanised and pre-coated steel products. It is in the process of making significant
investments in setting up steel plants across the world. The company has an iron ore-
beneficiation plant at Bailadila, with an annual production capacity of 8 million tonnes.
• A flagship company of the Hira Group of Industries, Godawari Power is an integrated steel
producer of mild steel wires. It also produces sponge iron, billets, ferro-alloys, wire rods, steel
wires, fly-ash bricks etc. The company recorded net income of US$ 235.09 million in 2015-16.
GPIL has started its operations in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, as a iron manufacturer in the year 2001
and has also been granted two mining leases by the state at Ari Dongri and Boria Tibu. In
December 2013, the company proposed a 1 million tonne steel plant in Rajnandgaon at a cost of
US$ 770.0 million.
MOIL
• MOIL Ltd is the largest producer of manganese ore by volume in India. The company produces
high, medium and low grade manganese ore. Also, they produce manganese dioxide and
chemical grade manganese ore.
• The company has entered into two separate joint venture pacts with SAIL and Rashtriya Ispat
Nigam Ltd to set up two ferro alloy plants with a total investment of US$ 101.4 million. The
company’s income from operations was recorded at US$ 96.05 million in 2015-16.

Jindal Steel and Power
Limited (JSPL)
Visa Steel
• JSPL is one of the major steel producers in India, with presence in diversified sectors such as
mining, power generation and infrastructure. The company operates the world’s largest coal-
based sponge iron plant and is the largest producer of coal-based sponge iron in India.
• JSPL has an installed capacity of 3 MTPA of steel at Raigarh in Chhattisgarh. Furthermore, the
company is setting up a 7 MTPA steel plant, a 2 MTPA cement plant and 1,600 MW captive
power plant with a total investment of around US$ 6 billion. The company’s net income from
operations stood at US$ 2.81 billion in 2015-16.
• Visa Steel Limited is engaged in the production of special steel and ferro chrome.
• The company has signed an MoU with the Government of Chhattisgarh to set up a 2.5 MTPA
integrated carbon steel plant at Kotarlia in Raigarh district. Presently, the land acquisition
process for this plant is underway.
• Visa Steel’s net income from operations in 2015-16 was recorded as US$ 199.07 million.

KEY INDUSTRIES – CEMENT … (1/2)
Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, Ministry of Mines
Cement facilities in Chhattisgarh
Company No. of plant Location/Unit name
ACC Ltd. 1 Jamul Cement Works
Ambuja Cement 2 Bhatapara and Bhatapara II
Cement
Corporation
of India Ltd.
1 Akaltara
Century Textiles &
Industries Ltd.
1 Century Cement Raipur
Jaypee Cement 1 Bhilai
Lafarge India Ltd. 2 Arasmeta, Sonadih
Ultratech Cement
Ltd.
2
Hirmi Cement Works, Rawan
Cement works
Chhattisgarh has abundant limestone reserves that support a
strong cement sector. Chhattisgarh accounts for around 5.4%
of the total limestone reserves in India.
Limestone production in the state increased from 20.17 million
tonnes in 2012-13 to 21.06 million tonnes in 2013-14. In 2014-
15, the limestone production was 24.38 million tonnes. For the
year 2015-16, limestone production in the state stood at 25.06
million tonnes.
The state has ten major operational cement units; majority of
the cement production units are concentrated in the Raipur
area, Baloda Bazar, Durg and Champa.
In May 2015, Shree Cement established a clinker
manufacturing plant in Raipur, Chhattisgarh with 1.5 million
tonnes per annum capacity.
In August 2015, Birla Corporation Limited announced plans to
acquire Lafarge's cement unit in Chhattisgarh along with the
cement grinding unit near Jamshedpur for US$ 781.12 million.
The Jamul based 2.79 MTPA clinker facility of ACC limited in
Chhattisgarh announced commercial operations from July
2016. Two new cement grinding facilities, one each at Jamul
in Chhattisgarh and Sindri in Jharkhand, which form an
integrated part of the project, are expected to be
commissioned in the third quarter of 2016.

ACC Ltd
Lafarge India
• With a production capacity of 30 MTPA, ACC is among the largest research and consultancy
organisations in the Indian cement sector and a pioneer in the area of advanced materials. ACC
plans to modernise its cement plant at Jamul in the Korba district with an investment outlay of
US$ 499 million, and set up a 4 MTPA production capacity. The company had revenues of US$
433.98 million during the second quarter of CY 2016.
• Lafarge India is a unit of the Lafarge Group – the world's leading cement and construction
material company. The total cement manufacturing capacity of Lafarge India is over 11 MTPA. It
has two cement plants located at Sonadih and Arasmeta.
KEY INDUSTRIES – CEMENT … (2/2)
JK Lakshmi Cement
Ltd
• JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd is a renowned and well established name in the Indian cement
industry. Its cement comes in three variants: Cement 53 blended, 53 grade OPC and 43 grade
OPC. As a part of its US$ 248.8 million expansion plan in Chhattisgarh, the company introduced
a cement manufacturing facility at Durg (Chhattisgarh), which enhanced its installed production
capacity to 9.3 MTPA. The plant started production in January 2015. The company recorded net
revenues of US$ 402.57 million in 2015-16.
UltraTech Cement Ltd
• Ultra Tech Cement is a part of the Aditya Birla Group and has an annual capacity of 57 MTPA. It
manufactures ordinary portland cement, Portland blast-furnace slag cement, Portland
pozzolana cement, ready mix concrete, and building products and building solutions. The
company has 11 integrated plants and 15 grinding units in India. Its plants in Chhattisgarh are
located at Hirmi and Rawan.
• It has started a US$ 297 million capacity expansion project at Chhattisgarh with a funding of
US$ 100 million from International Finance Corporation. The company generated net income of
US$ 3.71 billion in 2015-16.

Source: Directorate Horticulture and Farm Forestry, Chhattisgarh
The state’s position as the ‘Rice Bowl of Central India’
and its reliance on agriculture have led to brisk growth in
the food processing industry as a special-thrust industry.
Under 2015-16, the state government allocated US$
829.46 million for the state’s food security initiative,
expected to cover 85% of the population in Chhattisgarh.
During kharif season until September 2015, Apex Bank
of Chhattisgarh disbursed US$ 378.23 million as crop
loans.
The food and storage department witnessed a 43 per
cent decrease in allocation of funds in the state budget
2016-17.
KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY…(1/2)
Horticulture production (metric tonnes) and area (hectare)
Category Area
Production
2015-16
Key crops
Fruits 236,374 2,316,728
Banana, papaya, cashew nut, mango and
guava
Vegetables 436,887 6,046,485 Tomato, potato
Spices 96,296 685,616 Turmeric, ginger, chilly
Flowers 10,699 50,968 Rose, gerbera, gladiola, marigold
Aromatic & medicinal plants 8,260 66,061 Aloe vera, lemon grass, citridora, khus
Total horticulture crop production volume (in 000’MT) and
area (in 000’ha.)
624 662 699 789
6,827
7,525 8,016
9,166
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Area Production

KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY…(2/2)
Fruit production (in thousand metric tonnes) and area (hectare)
Category Area (Ha.)
Production 2014-15
(in MT)
Category Area (Ha.)
Production 2014-15
(in MT)
Mango 67,119 3,86,667 Litchi 5,548 39,152
Banana 23,870 5,64,434 Water melon 2,695 27,689
Papaya 12,410 2,75,788 Musk melon 1,479 13,848
Guava 19,611 1,71,881 Ber 3,903 71,038
Leman 11,419 83,490 Aonla 3,354 36,205
Orange 64 1,236 Sapota 205 1,070
Jack Fruit 8,734 1,76,253 Pomegranate 274 2,036
S. Orange 346 2,008 Coconut 1,706 19,169
Cashew Nut 27,799 23,039 Pear 975 5,045

Biodiversity, a dedicated biotechnology policy, and
abundance of medicinal plants of over 1,500 varieties are
some of the factors that make the state a natural destination
for the herbal-medicinal industry.
Forests cover 43.85% of the total geographical area of
Chhattisgarh, and the state supplies 17% of the total raw
material consumed by AYUSH industries in India. The state
accounts for 16.8% of India’s total exports of herbs and
medicinal plants.
During 2015-16, the production of aromatics as well as
medicinal plants in the state was recorded to be 72.06
thousand MT.
National Medicinal Plants Board is the body involved in funding of
herbal medicine processing units for value added products, under
National Mission on Medicinal Plants. Till November 2015, one
processing unit was established in the state under the scheme.
Under the 'Make in Chhattisgarh‘ initiative, the state government
has proposed to develop India's largest herbal and medicinal park
in Dhamtari, on an area of around 250 acres. For conservation,
development and sustainable management of medicinal plants,
the central government invested around US$ 1 million in 2014-15.
The approximate cost of the project is US$ 3.8 to 5.3 million. The
park is being developed under the PPP mode by Ramky
Infrastructure Ltd.
Source: Credible Chhattisgarh, 2015, News articles,
PPP: Public-Private Partnership, Chhattisgarh State Industrial
Development Corporation Limited
KEY INDUSTRIES – HERBAL-MEDICINAL INDUSTRY
Proposed clusters under PPP model
Detailed progress of medicinal plantation target and achieved
area (hectares)
Name Species Target
Achieved
(2014-15)
Barnawapara, Kota,
Surguja
Satavari
(Asparagus
racemosus)
150 51.0
Barnawapara,
Kawardha
Kalmegh 200 100.0
Panabaras, Antagarh,
Kota, Surguja
Giloy 100 35.0
Barnawapara,
Kawardha
Sarpagandha 50 3.9
Antagarh, Kota Baibiding 100 22.0

Chhattisgarh is one of the richest mineral sources in the country, including precious minerals such as gold and diamonds. The state
is projected to emerge as one of the 22 economical diamond mines in the world, once production commences.
Global mining companies such as ACC Rio Tinto and Geomysore Services Pvt Ltd are engaged in reconnaissance and prospecting
operations for gold deposits in the state. The state has reserves of alexandrite, a rare gem mineral, as well as other gemstones such
as garnet, beryl, rosy quartz and amethyst.
Baghmara is the only gold mine in Chhattisgarh, which is set for auction by the state government for mining operations.
The state has a gems and jewellery park, which has been set up on a 28.3 hectare plot in Naya Raipur, at an estimated cost US$
35.8 million. As of July 2016, the state has an in-principle approved SEZ for gems & jewellery at Raipur, which has been set up over
an area of 29 hectare.
KEY INDUSTRIES – GEMS AND JEWELLERY INDUSTRY
Source: Chhattisgarh’s Directorate of Geology and Mining

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.
The government is set to implement a policy, Tussar Resham
Vision 2020-21, for supporting silk production in the state. As per
plan, both the State Forest Department and the Village Industries
Department would plant Kosa saplings in 50 thousand hectares
of land, over next few years. Nearly 146.3 million units of Kosa
was produced in fiscal year 2015-16, under the Tassar Silk
Development and Expansion Scheme of Chhattisgarh
government's village industries department.
The CSIDC is establishing an apparel park on about 4 hectares
for the development of textile and textile-based industries and to
attract new investments in the sector. The committee has
identified land at village Khapri, Tehsil Tilda near Raipur for the
development of proposed textile park. The project is aimed at
providing one stop integrated facilities related to manufacturing
support, welfare and common infrastructure facilities to the
prospective textile industries.
With the help of Apparel Export Promotion Council, three Apparel
Training & Designing Centres (ATDC) have been set up in
Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur, Raipur and Bhilai. These training
centres provide manpower to the state’s apparel industry.
KEY INDUSTRIES – APPAREL INDUSTRY…(1/2)
Source: Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation
(CSIDC), News articles
Central Silk Board
Chhattisgarh’s raw silk production (in MT)
391 391
234
261
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Chhattisgarh will support handloom weavers by promoting
its sales via online network and has signed an agreement
with Flipkart, the e-commerce giant.
As of 2015, the state government is conceptualizing a five-
year plan for the promotion of Kosa silk production.

Khadi is another important textile produced in Chhattisgarh. The
Khadi and Rural Industries Board is operational in the state and
aims at promoting and developing khadi and village industries in
rural areas using advanced technology and generating
employment opportunities.
The Board is running various schemes and programs to aid
khadi production in the state. During 2014-15, the Board invested
US$ 24.61 thousand for self employment training programme to
73 youngsters under Artisan Training Scheme.
The Board also runs a family-oriented scheme that offers Board
grant and bank loan for the establishment of the industries.
During 2015-16, the state recorded total of 5,997 spinners that
were involved in khadi production.
Moreover, around 1,495 weavers were involved in khadi
production in the state during 2015-16.
KEY INDUSTRIES – APPAREL INDUSTRY…(2/2)
Source: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Chhattisgarh’s khadi production value (in US$ million)
Chhattisgarh’s khadi sales value (in US$ million)
2.09
1.99
2.10
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Source: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
2.11
3.64
3.18
3.47
3.19 3.06 3.28
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Chhattisgarh’s rich mineral profile and the presence of large
iron and steel players have prompted the state to develop
the metals sector as a whole. The state contributes 16%
towards the total minerals produced in the country.
Besides other large domestic and international iron and
steel manufacturers, Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd
(BALCO) has a large plant in the state.
An aluminium park in the Korba district on approximately
140 hectares of land is proposed as one of the growth
engines to promote value addition in the aluminium sector.
The Park would be developed by Chhattisgarh State
Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC).
London-based Vedanta Resources plans to expand the
capacity of Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (the company it
acquired in 2001). BALCO’s plant at Korba in Chhattisgarh
produces 100,000 tonnes of aluminium every year. The
company is executing a US$ 863 million expansion plan to
increase its aluminium production capacity from 100,000
tonne per annum to 345,000 tonne per annum.
During 2015-16 (up to November 2015), total cost of mineral
production in Chhattisgarh was recorded to be US$ 1.38
billion, as compared to US$ 2.97 billion in 2014-15.
As per the World Bank and Department of Industrial Policy
and Promotion (DIPP) report - Assessment of State
Implementation of Business Reforms 2016, the state was
ranked at 4th position for Ease of Doing Business.
KEY INDUSTRIES – ALUMINIUM AND METAL INDUSTRY
Source: Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation, News articles,
Indian Bureau of Mines, 1Up to November 2015
Chhattisgarh’s coal production (in million MT)
113.92 117.83
127.09 134.40
78.82
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16⁽¹⁾
As per provisional estimates the state produced 128278
thousand tonne of Coal; 19041 thousand tonne of Iron ore
and 1981 thousand tonne of Bauxite during 2015-16.
Source: Mineral Resource Department, Government of Chhattisgarh

Prior to setting up business in Chhattisgarh, certain approvals are required from different departments. The approvals are to
be taken from the state government in the following order:
KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED
Step 1: Allotment of plots/built-up sheds
Step 2: Signing of the lease deed
Step 3: Water connection
Step 4: Electricity connection
Step 5: Pollution clearance
CSIDC allots the plot for setting up a project depending on the nature of industry and scale of
investment.
The lease deed is signed between the CSIDC and land applicant.
The completed application form should be submitted to CSIDC, which is also responsible for
providing water connection.
CSIDC is responsible for providing electricity connection.
An application in prescribed format is submitted to the District Trade & Industries Centre (for
investment up to US$ 2.19 million)/State Investment Promotion Board (for investment above US$
2.19 million) with an environment impact assessment report.

Name of clearance/activity No of days
Preliminary meeting with the convener after the expression of intent by investor 7
Arranging site visit for identification of land for investor's project after preliminary meeting 21
Provisional registration of small-scale industry at District Trade & Industries Centre 3
Issuance of letter of intent for the allotment of CSIDC industrial land 21
Forwarding of investor's proposal by CSIDC/Directorate of Industries to District Collector for the transfer
of Government land
21
Forwarding investor's proposal by CSIDC/Directorate of Industries to the Government for acquisition of
private land
21
Approval by Government on land acquisition proposal 30
CHHATTISGARH INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION RULES, 2004 … (1/4)
Source: Chhattisgarh Industrial Investment Promotion Rules 2004, State Investment Promotion Board, Government of Chhattisgarh

Issuance of notification by the District Collector under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894:
a) Intimation of anticipated compensation amount to the investor
b) Publication of Section 4 Notification After deposit of anticipated compensation amount
a) 30
b) 7
Issuance of certificate for exemption from payment of stamp duty by:
a) District Trade & Industries Centre
b) Directorate of Industries
a) 7
b) 15
Issue of No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from local bodies for establishment of industry 30
Grant of permission for building construction from Gram Panchayat 30
Grant of permission for development of land under the Chhattisgarh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh
Adhiniyam, 1973
60
Grant of permission of land diversion 90
Grant of permission to develop, erect, re-erect or to make alteration in any place in a building under
Chhattisgarh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, 1973
30
Sanction of allotment of water from Water Resource Department:
a) At the applied site
b) At different site
a) 60
b) 90
Issuance of power availability certificate by CSEB 30

Sanction of power supply for Low Tension (LT) connection by CSEB 45
Sanction of power supply for High Tension (HT) connection by CSEB 60
Approval of drawings by Electrical Inspector 15
Environment consent for small scale industry under simplified procedures by District Trade & Industries
Centre
10
Consent for establishment of industry under Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 120
Consent for establishment of industry under the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 120
Registration and grant of license under the Factories Act, 1948 90
Sanction of power supply for Low Tension (LT) connection by CSEB 45
Sanction of power supply for High Tension (HT) connection by CSEB 60
Approval of plans and permission to construct/extend or take into use any building as a factory under
the Factories Act, 1948
90
Approval of site for hazardous process factory under the Factories Act, 1948 90
Registration of establishment under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 30

Registration of boiler under Indian Boiler Act, 1953 30
Registration under Chhattisgarh Vanijyik Kar Adhiniyam, 1994 1
Registration under the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 1
Permission for use of forest land for non-forest purposes under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
a) New application
b) Renewal of application
a) 90
b) 30
Permanent registration of small scale industry at the District Trade & Industries Centre 21
Production certificate for medium and large scale industry from the District Trade & Industries Centre 21

Agency Contact information
Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development
Corporation (CSIDC)
1st Floor, Udyog Bhawan, Ring Road No.,- 1,
Telibandha, Raipur, Chhattisgarh India
Phone: 91-771-2583 793/4070 534/2583 789
Fax: 91-771-2583794
E-mail: csidc.cg@nic.in
Website: www.csidc.in
State Investment Promotion Board
Near Mantralaya, Renuka Dwar,
Shastri Chowk,
Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492 001
Phone: 91-771-4066351,4066352
Fax: 91-771-4066315
E-mail: sipb.cg@nic.in
CONTACT LIST

Cost parameter Cost estimate
Industrial land (per sq ft) US$ 6 to US$ 16
Office space rent (per sq ft) US 70 cents to US$ 2.8 per month
Fixed Power cost (per kWh)
Domestic: US 2.98 cents to US 6.46 cents
Commercial: US 2.76 cents to US 9.95 cents
Industrial: US 3.70 cents to US 9.95 cents
Labour cost (minimum wage per day)
Unskilled: ~US$ 3.5
Semi-Skilled: ~US$ 3.6
Skilled: ~US$ 3.7
COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN CHHATTISGARH
Source: Industry sources, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India,
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission
As per the World Bank and Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) report - Assessment of State
Implementation of Business Reforms 2016, the state ranked 4th in the Ease of Doing Business ranking.

Electronic & IT/ITeS Investment Policy 2014-2019
• To develop ecosystem for aiding improvisation in the knowledge economy of the state
• To attract investments in the state and develop online Single Window Portal
Read more
Objectives
Industrial Policy 2014-19
• To boost industrialisation in the state.
• To attract private sector participation for infrastructure development
Read more
Objective
State Policy for Women
• To ensure the effective participation of women in political, social and economic life of the state.
• To provide equal accessibility to the resources for self reliance of the women.
• Chhattisgarh Right of Youth to
• Skill Development Act, 2013. Read more
Objectives
STATE ACTS AND POLICIES … (1/4)

Chhattisgarh Solar Policy 2012
• To encourage and promote solar power generation in the state
• To aid renewable power generation and meet growing demand in a sustainable manner
Read more
Objective
Agro & Food Processing Industries Policy – 2012
• To enhance the income of the farmers in the state and generate employment opportunities
• To encourage farmers to engage in diversified farming of fruits and vegetables and other cash
crops in order to develop agro & food processing industries.
Read more
Objectives
Automotive Policy - 2012
• To harness the existing metal resources in the state for the development of automotive sector
• To encourage establishment of automotive industries in the state
Read more
Objective

Objectives
Mineral Policy 2001
• To establish an investor-friendly business environment in the mining sector in order to attract both
domestic and international private sector investors.
Read more
Objective
Biotechnology Policy
• To enable local communities to get optimal advantage of their natural, bio-cultural and bio-knowledge
heritage in a sustainable manner.
• To institutionalise major capabilities in biotechnology research and development in general, with
particular focus on indigenous knowledge systems and their applications in furthering socio-economic
growth.
• To facilitate an environment for research through development of infrastructure and appropriate
incentives.
Read more
Objective
Energy Policy 2001
• Chhattisgarh has immense potential for coal-based thermal power generation. The policy aims to
accelerate the pace of development of the sector, bring it at par with other developed states, and
ensure the availability of reliable and cheap electricity to every section of society, both in the rural
and urban areas.
Read more
Objective

Objectives
Special Economic Zone Policy
• To enhance the industrial and economic development of the state of Chhattisgarh.
• To create employment opportunities amongst the youth of Chhattisgarh.
Read more
Objective

CONFERENCES/SUMMITS FOR 2016-17
Summit/conference
Venue of
summit/conference
Date
International Congress on Advances Nanotechnology and Mechanical
Engineering(ICNTME-16)
Raipur 21st August, 2016
ISER-International Conference on Current advances in Computer Science
and Information Technology(ICCSIT-15)
Raipur 11th September, 2016
National Conference-National Conference on Computer Networks and
Very Large Scale Integration( ICCNVLSI-16)
Raipur 25th September, 2016
National Conference-National Conference on Advanced Trends of
Nanotechnology and Networking( NCATNN-16)
Raipur 2nd October, 2016
National Conference-National Conference on Communication and
Broadband Networking( NCCBN-16)
Raipur 30th October, 2016
National Conference-National Conference on Advanced Trends of
Nanotechnology and Networking( NCATNN-16)
Raipur 13th November, 2016
International Congress on Engineering and Technology(ICET-16) Raipur 27th November, 2016
National Conference-National Conference on Advances VLSI,
Communication and Instrumentation ( NCVLSICI-16)
Raipur 18th December, 2016
Source: India Conference Alerts

Average exchange rates
ANNEXURE
Fiscal Year INR equivalent of one US$
2004-05 44.81
2005-06 44.14
2006-07 45.14
2007-08 40.27
2008-09 46.14
2009-10 47.42
2010-11 45.62
2011-12 46.88
2012-13 54.31
2013-14 60.28
2014-15 60.28
2015-16 65.46
Source: Reserve Bank of India

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