Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh's mineral wealth supports one of India's strongest cement manufacturing ecosystems.

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Last updated: Apr, 2026

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Capital

Raipur

Geographical Area (sq km)

137,898

State Language

Hindi and English

Literacy Rate

70.3 per cent

Key Industries:

Mining

Iron and Steel

cement

power

IT and ITeS

Biotechnology

RELATED SITES

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

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26 Nov 25

India's merchandise exports up in first third weeks of November: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal

India’s merchandise exports rose in early November 2025, with the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Piyush Goyal, backing landlocked states and the US$ 2.8 billion Export Promotion Mission.

7 Aug 25

Development of Closed Coal Mines as Tourist Places

The Ministry of Coal announced plans to repurpose closed mines into eco-parks, tourist sites, and community facilities, aligning with new mine closure guidelines to support local development and livelihoods.

16 Jul 25

Rs. 2,40,000 crore (US$ 27.96 billion) worth of housing plots launched in last three and a half years: PropEquity

Nearly 4.7 lakh residential plots worth US$ 27.96 billion were launched across 10 cities since 2022, driven by post-COVID demand for customisable, high-appreciation assets and faster developer cash flows.

8 May 25

Cabinet approves Rs. 11,829 crore (US$ 1,396 million) expansion of five IITs, 6,576 new seats added

The Union Cabinet has approved a US$ 1,396 million expansion plan for five IITs, adding 6,576 seats and 130 faculty posts by FY29.

11 Mar 25

Energy Investors Summit: Chhattisgarh gets investment proposals of Rs. 3,00,000 crore (US$ 34.36 billion)

Chhattisgarh secured energy sector investment proposals worth Rs. 3,00,000 crore (US$ 34.36 billion) at an investors' summit, covering nuclear, thermal, solar, and pumped storage projects.

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