Chhattisgarh

CHHATTISGARH

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For information, please visit www.ibef.org November 2017 Table of Content

Executive Summary……………….….…….3

Advantage State …………………..….…....5

Chhattisgarh Vision………………………...6

Chhattisgarh – An Introduction…………….7

Annual State Budget 2017-18 ……..…..…19

Infrastructure Status...... 20

Business Opportunities…….………..…..…41

Doing Business in Chhattisgarh…….…..…64

State Acts & Policies…….………...... …65 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (1/2)

Strong mineral . Chhattisgarh ranked 3rd in terms of value of major mineral production in India as of March 2017. Coal production base production in the state reached 139.72 million tonnes in 2016-17.

Sole producer of tin . Chhattisgarh is the only state in India that produces tin concentrates. The state accounts for 35.4% of tin ore concentrate in India reserves of India. In 2016-17, tin concentrate production in the state stood at 12,120 kgs.

Largest producer of . Chhattisgarh is a leading producer of minerals such as coal, iron ore and dolomite. Coal production & iron ore production in the state accounted for about 21.15% and 16% of the overall coal & iron ore production in India, coal, iron ore, and respectively, during 2016-17. Iron ore from Bailadila mines in the state is considered to be among the best in dolomite the world, in terms of quality.

Korba – Power capital of . 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. A total of 171 villages in India the state have been electrified in 2017-18 (till October 2017).

Naya Raipur – India’s . 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) fourth planned city & World Bank-assisted Sustainable Urban Transport Project (SUTP).

Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, Ministry of Mines, Annual Report 2014-15, Aranca Research

3 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (2/2)

. E-commerce & other sectors which are in the start up stage have begun to grow in Raipur, converting the Start up hub states into a start up hub. By setting up a start up in the state, the player can enjoy first mover advantage and capture a larger market.

. The state government has proposed to develop India's largest herbal & medicinal park in Dhamtari on around Strong base for herbal 250 acres of land. For conservation, development & sustainable management of medicinal plants, central and medicinal sector 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 investment . Chhattisgarh has emerged as one of the most preferred investment destinations in India. The state has been destination in India acclaimed as “one of the best fiscally managed states” by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Strong growth in . Between 2011-2012 and 2016-17, the absolute contribution of agriculture in the state’s GSDP grew at a agriculture and allied CAGR of 12.56%. industries sector

Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, Department of Commerce and Industries, Aranca Research

4 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org ADVANTAGE: CHHATTISGARH

2011-12 Mineral resources Policy and fiscal incentives 2016-17 . Mineral resources are Chhattisgarh’s biggest strength . A wide range of fiscal & policy incentives for . It has deposits of limestone, iron ore, copper, bauxite, businesses have been announced under the state’s Industrial Policy 2014-19. GSDP was dolomite & coal. GSDP was US$ 24.54 . Chhattisgarh accounts for about 17.0% of India’s coal . Additionally, the state has well-drafted policies for the US$ 45.03 IT/ITeS, minerals & energy sectors. billion reserves. billion

Advantage Chhattisgarh

Energy rich Rich labour pool . Chhattisgarh is presently one of the few states . Chhattisgarh has a high worker-participation rate (both with surplus power. male and female). . It is among the few profitable states in terms of utility based electricity. . The state has one of the lowest reported losses of . Presence of coal makes Chhattisgarh an ideal man-days attributed to labour problems in the country. location for pit-head-based thermal power plants . Recently, the Government introduced online for both merchant sales & state consumption. registration for its workers.

Note: GSDP - Gross State Domestic Product on current prices Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh 2015-16,

5 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org CHHATTISGARH VISION 2022

. Develop a world class rail and . Implemented the Skill road network for better Development Act 2013 to develop connectivity with metros. employment skills among youth. . Implement the Bastar-Raoghat . Impart training to 0.2 million people rail project for transporting in 2014-15. minerals.

. Simplify procedures, and ensure Skill . Be a pollution free industrialised speedy clearances and Transport development state. balanced regional development. . Put in place proper pollution . Promote downstream industries control and environment to spread industrialisation. Investment management systems. Environment promotion Vision . Make the state a world class 2022 . Build a primary school within tourist destination. Tourism Education every five kilometres. . Promote religious, adventure . Improve distance learning and heritage tourism, and programmes with the help of attract private investment in the Agriculture Infrastructure information and communication sector. technology.

. Encourage contract farming with the benefit of assured prices . Connect all villages with better to farmers. roads. . Ensure efficient use of irrigation, . Increase reliance on renewable rainwater harvesting for agro energy. processing industries.

Source: Confederation of Indian Industry

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. Chhattisgarh has a tropical climate with three major seasons: summer (April-June), monsoon (July-September) & winter (October- March). 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

Source: Maps of India Female population (million) 12.7

. Chhattisgarh is located in central India. The state shares its border Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 991 with Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra in the west, Uttar Pradesh in Literacy rate (%) 70.28 the north, Odisha & Jharkhand in the east & Andhra Pradesh in the south.

. The languages spoken are Chhattisgarhi & its local dialects, along with Hindi & English.

. Raipur, Bhilai, Durg, Bilaspur, Korba & Rajnandgaon are some of the major cities of the state.

Source: Government of Chhattisgarh Economic Survey 2015-16, Census 2011

7 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org CHHATTISGARH IN FIGURES … (1/2)

Parameter Chhattisgarh All states Source

Economy 2016-17 2016-17

GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 1.9 100.0 Central Statistics Office

GSDP growth rate (%) 11.26 11.52 Central Statistics Office

Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,612.2 1,546 Central Statistics Office

Physical Infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 13,018.46 331,117.58 Central Electricity Authority, as of October 2017

1 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of July Wireless subscribers (No) 70,909,321 1,186,790,005 2017

1 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of June Internet subscribers (No) 23,820,000 431,210,000 2017

National highway length (km) 3,078.4 100,087.08 NHAI & Roads and Building Department

Airports (No) 2 125 Airports Authority of India-April 2017

Note: 1Denotes Madhya Pradesh including Chhattisgarh

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Parameter Chhattisgarh All states Source

Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) 70.28 73.0 Census 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 22.8 20.4 SRS Bulletin, September 2017

Investment

Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 1.391 342.52 2000 to June 2017

Industrial Infrastructure

Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of PPP projects completed & operational (No) 9 1,246 Finance, Government of India, July 2017 Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Operational SEZs (No) 1 186 Industry, June 2017

Note: SRS: Sample Registration System, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, PPP: Public-Private Partnership, 1Including Madhya Pradesh

9 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP

. At current prices, gross state domestic product (GSDP) of GSDP of Chhattisgarh at current prices (in US$ billion) Chhattisgarh stood at US$ 45.03 billion in 2016-17. . GSDP of the state at current prices, grew at a CAGR of 12.91% CAGR 12.91% between 2011-02 and 2016-17. 50

45.0

40 40.5

35 36.5

32.1

27.6

20 24.5

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Chhattisgarh, Central Statistics Office

10 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP

. In 2016-17, the net state domestic product (NSDP) of Chhattisgarh NSDP of Chhattisgarh at current prices (in US$ billion) at current prices was recorded at about US$ 39.79 billion. . The state witnessed growth in NSDP at a CAGR of 12.5%, CAGR 12.5% between 2011-12 and 2016-17. 45

35 39.79

30 36.17

32.75

28.86

20 24.75 22.08 15

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Note: NSDP# - calculated using per capita NSDP x Population in million Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Chhattisgarh, Central Statistics Office

11 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA GSDP

. In 2016-17, the state’s per capita GSDP at current prices stood at GSDP per capita of Chhattisgarh at current prices (in US$) around US$ 1,612.2. . Per capita GSDP of Chhattisgarh increased at a CAGR of 11.12%, CAGR 11.12% between 2011-12 and 2016-17. 1,800

1,600

1,400

1612.2

1,200 1472.4

1348.2

1,000

1205.0

800 1051.6 951.5

600

400

200

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Note: Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$/ Population in million Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Chhattisgarh, Central Statistics Office

12 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP

. The state’s per capita NSDP at current prices in 2016-17 was NSDP per capita of Chhattisgarh at current prices (in US$) recorded at around US$ 1,424.43 in comparison with US$ 856.42 in 2011-02. CAGR 10.71% . The per capita NSDP at current prices increased at a CAGR of 1,600 10.71% between 2011-12 & 2016-17.

1,400

1424.4

1,200

1315.7

1,000 1210.7

1084.0

800

944.5 856.4 600

400

200

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Note: Per capita NSDP& - Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15 Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Chhattisgarh, Central Statistics Office

13 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSVA

. In 2016-17, the secondary sector contributed the highest to VisakhapatnamGSVA composition port trafficby economic (million activity tonnes) Chhattisgarh’s GSVA (at current prices) with a share of 37.21%, followed by tertiary sector contributing 36.18% & primary sector 100% contributing 26.61% to the overall GSDP of Chhattisgarh. 34.63% CAGR 36.18% . The secondary sector in the state, which includes manufacturing, 90% electricity, gas, water supply & other utility services, and construction 80% 14.18% grew the fastest with a 15.24% CAGR between FY12-17.

. The tertiary sector, grew at a CAGR of 14.18% between FY12-17. 70%

. The primary sector grew at a CAGR of 9.51% between FY12-17. 60% 34.00% 37.21%

50% 15.24%

40%

30% 31.37% 26.61% 20% 9.51% 10%

0% 2011-12 2016-17

Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector

Note: Sector-wise %share of GSDPµ -Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15 Source: Economic Survey 2014-15, Central Statistics Office, TechSci Research, Government of Chhattisgarh

14 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION … (1/2)

. Rice is the major crop grown in the state along with maize, wheat, Agriculture production (‘000 metric tonnes) pulses & oilseeds.

. Under state budget 2016-17, the state government allocated US$ Crops 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 34.06 million for supporting drought-hit farmers in the state, with Rice 6,021.2 5,789.4 8,048.4 facilities like short term credit, easy loan repayment, etc. Wheat 135.3 137.4 159.5 . The state government allocated US$ 1.62 billion to support Coarse 264.6 215.5 292.9 agriculture in the state in 2017-18, which is 24% higher than revised Cereals 2016-17 budget estimates. Pulses 654.7 511.9 727.4

. Moreover, under new e-Dharti Yojana, the state government has Food grains 7,075.8 6,654.2 9,228.2 decided to make land records comprehensively available. Oilseeds 173 149.6 169.6 . During 2017-18, an amount of US$ 21.05 million has been allocated Sugarcane 49.3 67.8 49.3 by the state government for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Raw Jute and . The state received 'Horticulture Leadership Award 2017‘ for Metsa 2.1 2.3 1.9 initiatives and schemes introduced by the government to increase horticulture production.

Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh 2015-16, Directorate of Economics & Statistics

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Horticulture crop area and production (2016-17)

Type Area (‘000 hectares) Production (‘000 metric tonnes)

Fruits 216.99 2,393.51

Vegetables 491.31 6,700.96

Plantation 15.57 30.56

Aromatics & Medicinal 8.56 60.40

Flowers 11.31 105.11

Spices 12.10 12.30

Honey NA 0.61

Source: Department of Agriculture & Cooperation

16 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – INVESTMENTS AND FDI INFLOWS

Investment intentions in terms of IEMs filed, LOIs/DILs issued FDI equity inflows1, 2008-09 to 2017-18 (US$ million)

140 500 451 119 450 120 400 100 350 300 80 250 220 60 50 200 150 123 119 40 100 27 100 80 76 44 54 20 50 18 5.66 1.84 0.20 0 0

2015 2016 2017*

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Number of Investment Intentions Proposed Investments (US$ billion) 2008-09 2017-18* . According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, . In April 2016, Chhattisgarh signed MoUs worth US$ 1.44 billion cumulative FDI inflows1 during April 2000 to June 2017, totalled to with Chinese companies that were interested in investing in US$ 1.39 billion. development projects across the state. These investments will add . During 2017 (up to September), 27 investment intentions have facilities to manufacture several innovative products in the been filed in Chhattisgarh with proposed investments of US$ renewable energy & building materials sectors. 202.1 million.

Note: *till June 2017, 1 includes Madhya Pradesh, *up to September 2017 Source: Department Of Industrial Policy & Promotion 1Including Madhya Pradesh, Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Chhattisgarh, Central Statistics Office

17 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – EXPORTS TRENDS

. Chhattisgarh’s total exports grew at a CAGR of 16.4 from 2006-07 to Exports from Chhattisgarh (in US$ million) 2014-15 to reach US$ 1,199.41 million.

. Nearly 74% of the exports come from Bhilai & the remaining from 1,400

Urla, Bhanpuri, Sirgitti, etc.

. Major exports products include iron & steel, articles of iron & steel,

1,200

cereals, ores, slag, ash, wool, food, agri-products; minerals & 1,277.50

engineering products.

1,000

1,199.00

. Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd is the

nodal agency of the Government of Chhattisgarh for export 988.7

promotion in the state. 800

600 768.1

641.6 552.9

400 544.6

353.3 200 352.2

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Source: Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation

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For the year 2017-18, Chhattisgarh’s government has planned total expenditure of US$ 11.80 billion.

Sector Budget- 2017-18 (US$ million)

General education 2,072.88

Food and storage 702.34

Roads and bridges 950.99

Pension 809.28

Medicine and public health 559.39

Other Departments 6,706.32

Source: Annual Budget 2015-16, Government of Chhattisgarh

19 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS…(1/2)

. As per budget 2017-18, the state government allocated US$ 950.99 million for the development of roads & 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. . In May 2017, Government of Chhattisgarh approved a road project to connect Raipur to Andhra Pradesh’s financial capital, Vizag. Andhra Pradesh government proposed to link Raipur and Vizianagram-Vishakhapatnam through a new road via Kurud to Nagri (Sihawa) area of Chhattisgarh and Nabarangpur of Odisha, through a national highway.

Road type Road length (km)

National highways 3,078.40

State highways 4,374 Source: Maps of India

. The 17 national highways in the state of Chhattisgarh together Major district roads 11,111 constitute 3,078.40 km of roads in the state. The state highways, major district roads & rural roads account for another 29,159 km. Rural roads 13,674 . Chhattisgarh has an excellent road network. All district headquarters, tehsils & development blocks are connected with good all-weather roads. . In May 2017, ITBP jawans constructed a bridge in 30 days across the Tatoda river in Kaneri village, Rajnandgaon. The bridge would be used by over 10,000 villagers across 60 villages..

Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, Budget 2016-17,Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

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Expenditure on road works under PMGSY in Chhattisgarh Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) (2016-17) (US$ million)

No. of habitations covered 832 250.00 Length completed (kilometres) 52.653 225.80 200.00 Total expenditure (US$ million) 225.80

150.00 141.34

100.00 109.01

50.00 53.91

0.00 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16¹ 2016-17

. 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.

Source: PMGSY 1up to October 2015

21 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org 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 & Bilaspur are the 2 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 & 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 Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Varanasi, Bengaluru, Cochin, Pune & Hyderabad are also available.

. As per state budget 2016-17, the state government allocated US$ 67.7 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 have increased by 780 km during 2016-17.

. Chhattisgarh state government, in partnership with Indian Railways will build two fully electrified rail corridors in the state at a cost of Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.56 billion). Land for the project has been identified as of November 2017.

Source: Maps of India

Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, State Budget 2016-17

22 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS

. The state has two domestic airports, one at Raipur & the other at Bilaspur.

. Chhattisgarh has 8 air strips located at Bhilai, Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh, Jagdalpur, Ambikapur, Jashpur Nagar & 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 & Jagdalpur airstrips into airports for facilitating movement of regular flights, as per state budget 2016-17. ODISHA

. In November 2017, Airports Authority of India (AAI) received environmental clearance for expansion of Raipur airport runway, which would allow international operations on the airport.

Domestic airport

Airport Infrastructure

Passengers Aircraft movement (nos.) Cargo (tonnes) Airport 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Raipur 925,504 1,206,844 1,396,179 8,425 10,185 11,280 3,951 4,353 4,561

Source: Airports Authority of India

23 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – Power … (1/2)

. As of October 2017, Chhattisgarh had a total installed power VisakhapatnamInstalled power port traffic capacity (million (MW) tonnes) generation capacity of 13,018.46 MW, comprising 8,005.97 MW under private utilities, 3,411.05 MW under state utilities & 1,601.44 18,000.0 MW under central utilities.

. Chhattisgarh is one of the few power surplus states in the country. 16,000.0

. The thermal power plants contributed 12,423.44 MW of capacity to 14,000.0

the state’s overall installed power generation capacity, followed by

427.02 MW from renewable resources, 120 MW from hydro power & 15,575.5 12,000.0

the remaining 48 MW from nuclear power plants. 13,085.5

. Korba in Chhattisgarh is termed as the one of the “power capitals” of 10,000.0 13,018.5

12,509.8

India, with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)’s super

thermal power plant working at around 79% Plant Load Factor (PLF). 8,000.0 9,824.9

. The state's huge coal reserves present a large opportunity for 6,000.0

electricity generation in the state.

. In the hydropower sector, the Hasdeo Bango reservoir offers a 4,000.0 6,531.9

relatively cheaper source of power generation. 5,347.3 4,882.4 2,000.0 4,769.5 . The state has planned to achieve installed power generation capacity

of 30,000 MW by 2017-18. For developing and strengthening power 0.0 infrastructure a 5 year Capital Investment Plan (CIP) has been

chalked out. Under this scheme US$ 1.14 billion has been

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

sanctioned for development, during 2016-17 to 2020-21. 2017-18*

Note: *till October 2017 Source: Central Electricity Authority

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. Power is generated in the state by the Chhattisgarh State Power Segment Company name Generation Company Ltd (CSPGCL) and independent power Chhattisgarh State Power Generation producers (IPPs) such as Lanco and Jindal Power. Power generation Company Ltd (CSPGCL) . Chhattisgarh is an emerging power hub. It plans to add another 30,000 MW of capacity during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-17). Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Power transmission GMR Group is setting up a 1,370 MW coal-based supercritical Company Ltd (CSPTCL) thermal power project at Raikheda in Chhattisgarh. The first phase of the project with 685 MW was installed in October 2014 and Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Power supply commissioned in March 2015. In March 2016, the second phase of Company Ltd (CSPDCL) 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.

Source: Central Electricity Authority, News Article, Chhattisgarh Economic Survey 2014-15

25 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM

. According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the state Telecom infrastructure (as of July 2017) (including Madhya Pradesh) had 70.92 million wireless subscribers and 1.01 million wireline subscribers, as of June 2017. 1 Wireless subscribers 70,909,321 . Post the implementation of Chhattisgarh IT and Electronics Policy (2014-2019), which aims at developing an ecosystem for a Wireline subscribers1 1,009,005 knowledge economy in the state and generating employment, the first business process outsourcing (BPO) centre was set up in Raipur 2 Internet subscribers 23,810,000 in November 2015.

. In order to reduce the digital gap in the state, the government will Teledensity (in%) 66.65 distribute around 5.5 million smartphones for free under Sanchar Kranti Yojana (SKY). 3 Post offices 3,147

Some of the major telecom operators in Chhattisgarh

Performance Status of NOFN (Bharat Net) project . Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) (As of September 2017) . Bharti Airtel

Pipe laid (kms)* 4,933 . Vodafone Essar

Cable laid (kms) 8,048 . Idea Cellular

GPs for which cable laid 3,167 . Reliance Communications

. Tata Teleservices

Note: 1Including Madhya Pradesh, 2As of December 2016, * As of April 2016 Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India,

26 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE … (1/3)

. Chhattisgarh aims to become a logistics hub with world-class rail, Naya Raipur land use plan road & aviation networks.

. The state has 12 municipal corporations & 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’, to construct roads & work on rail lines besides expansion of electrification & communication network in underdeveloped areas.

Urban infrastructure

2003 2012 2013 2015 2016

Municipal 10 10 10 10 12 corporations

Municipal councils 28 32 33 44 44

Nagar panchayats 72 126 126 115 112

Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

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. Maharashtra’s City and Industrial Development Corporation Naya Raipur city development models (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.

. As of April 2017, the state government has spent around US$ 3 million for the development of tribal tourism circuit in the state. The anticipated completion time of this project is 2019-20.

Source: Naya Raipur Development Authority, Government of Chhattisgarh

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. Naya Raipur has been pegged as the fourth planned city in the country after Chandigarh, Gandhinagar & 4th planned city in India Bhubaneswar. The city has a planned area of over 8,000 hectares.

. Designated areas have been allocated for setting up hospitals, educational institutes & recreation facilities. Social infrastructure The city would include large city parks, water bodies, jungle safari & botanical garden. The capital complex in it is to serve as the administrative capital of the state.

. Under the plans, the city will include an 18-hole golf course, theme township, luxury hotels, convention centre, IT SEZ, shopping malls, multiplexes & a cricket stadium. World-class amenities . The state is developing an electronic cluster park where in it will also have a food park in Dhamtari, at an estimated cost of US$148.74 million.

Source: Naya Raipur Development Authority, Government of Chhattisgarh

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PPP projects – Chhattisgarh (June 2017)

Project name PPP Type Sector Status Total cost (US$ million)

Road Upgradation (Bilaspur-Katghora- Operation and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport 3.83 Korba-Champa) Project maintenance stage Social and Recreation Park & Swimming Pool Operation and Not Available Commercial 3.82 (Raipur) Project maintenance stage Infrastructure Road Upgradation (Orissa/Chhattisgarh Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport Under construction 188.21 Boarder - Aurang NH-6) Project

Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Operation and Raipur-Aurang NH-6 Road Project Transport 29.03 Toll maintenance stage

Operation and Raipur Durg Expressway Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport 17.42 maintenance stage

Gullu Small Hydro Power Project Build-Own-Operate (BOO) Energy Under construction 30.55

Road Upgradation (Aurang-Saraipalli) Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport Under construction 192.48 Project

End of Durg Bypass - Operation and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport 70.88 Chhattisgarh/Maharashtra Border maintenance stage

Operation and Durg Bypass Project - Phase II Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Transport 10.69 maintenance stage

Source: Chhattisgarh Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd

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. As of April 2017, 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).

Chhattisgarh - Operational SEZ (April, 2017)

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

Mahroomkala, Mahroomkurd and Chaveli villages, Rajnandgaon Lanco Solar Private Limited Solar District, Chhattisgarh

Valid in-principle approvals

Chhattisgarh Infrastructure Ltd. Raipur, Chhattisgarh Gems & jewellery

Notified SEZs

Lanco Solar Private Limited Chaveli villages, Rajnandgaon District, Solar

Source: Special Economic Zones in India

31 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (1/2)

. In 2013-14, 8 primary schools, 30 middle schools, 217 higher middle Rajiv Gandhi Shiksha Mission schools were introduced in the state whereas in 2014-15, 45 primary schools, 35 middle schools, 70 high schools & 150 higher middle Component Achievements (2014-15) schools were opened. As of 2016-17, eight state universities, one central university & eight private universities are operational. Free text book distribution 2,780,837

. Under 2017-18 budget, the state government has allocated US$ 1.86 billion for school education and US$ 147.67 million for higher Free uniform distribution 2,626,798 education development in the state.

. The government announced 2 fellowship schemes for medical Teacher training program 28,783 experts, doctors, & youth serving the nation in remote areas. School grants . To improve & enhance the education quality & efficiency of the 47,589 (primary & upper primary) Engineering Education System, a financing agreement for IDA credit of US$ 201.50 million was signed by the Government of India & the Repair Grants 45,172 World Bank for the ‘3rd Technical Education Quality Improvement (primary & upper primary) Program' (TEQIP III).

. Main objective of signing the agreement was to improve the Kasturba Gandhi Girls School 93 engineering education sector in the states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, UP, MP, Chhattisgarh & Rajasthan, along with 8 North Eastern states & Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, State Budget 2015-16

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Chhattisgarh primary education statistics Educational infrastructure (as of 2016-17)

Institute Nos Enrollment Primary 38,767

Universities 17 N.A. Middle 16,607 State universities 8 N.A.

High & higher secondary schools 6,080 Central university 1 N.A.

Private universities 8 N.A. Literacy rates (%) Government colleges 216 N.A.

Literacy rate 70.28 Private colleges 256 N.A.

Male literacy 80.27 MBA colleges 36 2,640

Polytechnics 43 7,120 Female literacy 59.58 Engineering colleges 49 18,870

MCA colleges 12 900

Note: N.A.: Not Available, MCA: Master of Computer Applications Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2016-17, State Budget 2015-16,

33 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH

. As of March 2015, the state had 3,134 sanctioned doctors, out of Health infrastructure (as of December 2016) 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- Sub-District Hospitals 24 16, the state government is set to initiate a special nutrition supplement scheme for TB patients & initiate distribution of free District hospitals 24 insulin for diabetic children.

. Under state budget 2016-17, the state government allocated US$ Community health centres 155 509.47 million for the development of medicine & public health sector in the state. Primary health centres 790 . Under the Prime Minister's 'Clean India Mission' (rural), as of December 2016, the Government of Chhattisgarh announced that Sub-centres 5,186 8,582 villages in the state were declared ‘open defecation free’.

Health indicators (2017) Health infrastructure (2016-17)

Population served per Medical colleges 9 1,16,397 government hospital* District hospitals 24 Population served per 2,647 government hospital bed* Ayurvedic hospitals 8

1 Birth rate 22.8 Ayurvedic dispensaries 634

1 Death rate 7.4 Homeopathic dispensaries 52

Infant mortality rate2 39

Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare 1Per thousand persons, 2Per thousand live Source: Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India, Ministry of Health & births, * As of 2015-16 Family Welfare

34 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE & FORESTRY

. There are several sports complexes in Chhattisgarh. Football, cricket, hockey, basketball & 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 & the Digvijaya Stadium in Rajnandgaon. Hockey is a popular sport in the state & 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 & Rainbow Hotel in Jagdalpur. Chhattisgarh is renowned for its heritage tourism; Bhoramdeo, Dantewada, Deepadih, Dongargarh, Jogibhatta, Rajim, Sirpur, Malhar, Sita Bhengra & Sheorinarayan are some of the popular heritage sites. Chhattisgarh plans to develop Sirpur as a place of cultural heritage & architecture by promoting it as a tourist destination.

. As per state budget 2017-18, an allocation of US$ 18.95 million has been made by the state government for the Sports and Youth Welfare Department.

Details of plantation in rainy season

2013-14 2014-15 Name of the forest division 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

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

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. The Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (CSIDC) is a part of the industrial development department of the state government.

Industrial infrastructure Type and location District Size Investment requirement (US$ million)

Metal park Raipur 101.7 hectares 19.1

Apparel park Bhanpuri, Raipur 1.35 hectares 5.8

Industrial parks 1 Herbal & medicinal park Dhamtari 250 acres 5.4 to 7.6 (ongoing projects)

Food processing park Rajnandgaon 303 acres 17.41

Engineering park Bhilai 120 hectares 2.0

Integrated Infrastructure Harinchhapara (Kabirdham), Birkoni (Masamund), All between 20-90 Development Centres N.A. Girwarganj (Surguja) hectares (IIDCs)

Note: 1PPP (Public-Private Partnership) mode Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, CSIDC website,

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. Rich reserves of minerals, limestone and coal.

Raipur region . 58 large & middle-scale industries, with prominent players such as Monnet Ispat, Century Cement, Lafarge and Ambuja Cement.

. Rich in mineral deposits, especially iron ore, limestone and quartzite.

Durg-Bhilai region . Major players include Bhilai Steel, the Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Associated Cement Company (ACC).

. 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. Bilaspur region . Host to many ancillary units, mainly in agro-based, garments, wood-based furniture and mineral-based industries.

. 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 Korba region electricity; a hydro electric power station located at Bango.

. Abundant reserves of coal and bauxite.

Source: CSIDC website, Korba district website

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Industrial infrastructure Type and location District Size (hectares) Investments by companies (US$ million)

Siltara Raipur 1,185 118.8

Borai Durg 451 22.6

Urla Raipur 375 70.5 Growth centres Sirgitti Bilaspur 338 74.2 (established) Bhanpuri-Rawabhata Raipur 200 NA

Tifra Bilaspur 65 N.A.

Anjani (Pendra Road) District Bilaspur 48 N.A

Not available Bilaspur 795 9.8

Not available Raipur 1,730 29.4

Large industrial areas Not available Raigarh 1,466 15.2 (new projects) Not available Silpahari N.A N.A

Aluminium Park Korba N.A N.A

Poly Park Raipur 37 N.A

Source: CSIDC website

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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) Note: – Numbers refer to position on the map Source: CSIDC website

39 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org SMART & AMRUT CITIES

. 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 April 2017, the state government released US$ 13.21 million as a part of first instalment of the central share under AMRUT.

. As of June 2016, the Ministry of Urban Development released an amount of US$ 9.42 million (20% of the approved project fund of US$ 47.14 million) to the Government of Chhattisgarh under AMRUT. In April 2017, US$ 13.18 million were released to the state under this scheme.

. A total of US$ 156.7 million will be invested by the state and the centre together for the development of city of Raipur.

Source: Aranca Research, News articles

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. The natural resources, policy incentives and infrastructure in the GSVA share at current prices state support investments in the iron and steel, cement and power sectors. Chhattisgarh is among the richest Indian states in terms of Year Primary Industry Services mineral wealth, with 28 varieties of major minerals, including diamonds. Almost 80% of the population is dependent on agriculture 2011-12 31.37% 34.00% 34.63% or agriculture-related occupations. Chhattisgarh is making significant investments in industrial infrastructure. The CSIDC has set up 2016-17 26.61% 37.21% 36.18% industrial growth centres, 5 industrial parks & 3 integrated Infrastructure Development Centres (IIDC). The state has a notified Key industries in Chhattisgarh special economic zone (SEZ) in Rajnandgaon District. The Chief . Mining Minister of the state has asked for building a defence equipment industry and has guaranteed the centre with full co-operation . Iron and steel regarding the availability of resources. . Cement . Power . IT and ITeS . Biotechnology . Food processing . Gems and jewellery . Apparel

Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Chhattisgarh, Central Statistics Office,

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. Chhattisgarh is rich in mineral resources & one of the leading mineral Chhattisgarh’sVisakhapatnam share in India’s port traffic mineral (million production, tonnes) 2016 -171 producing states in the country.

. CSIDC has proposed to set up 6 new industrial parks, including 120% aluminium at Kirba, engineering at Durg, plastic, gramodyog (village industry), pharmaceutical, etc. 100.0% . Chhattisgarh is a major producer of tin in India & during April 2016– 100% February 2017, the production of tin in the state reached 11,376 kg.

. During April 2016–February 2017, the state’s coal production contributed 21.47% to total coal production of the country. 80%

. The state government proposed the setting up of Naya Raipur as an IT hub & developing the city as I.T.I.R (Information Technology 60% Investment Region) under the electronics, IT/ITeS Investment Policy of Chhattisgarh, 2014-19. In addition, the state government proposed construction of IT incubation centres & start-up villages in the city, 40% thereby establishing IT & electronic manufacturing clusters.

. In April 2017, the state government and the Malaysian Global 21.5% Innovation & Creativity Center (MaGIC) signed a Memorandum of 20% 15.7% 10.00% Understanding to promote innovative entrepreneurship development 7.79% in the state. 0% . In May 2017, Sung Ha Telecom, a South Korean telecom company, Tin Coal Iron Ore Lime Stone Bauxite announced plans to set up its mobile phone manufacturing unit in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Note: 1April-February Source: Commerce and Industries Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, Export Chhattisgarh, Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, (CSIDC)

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. Chhattisgarh is among the richest Indian states in terms of mineral Chhattisgarh’s mineral production (in million tonnes) wealth, with 28 varieties of major minerals including diamonds. The total mineral production in the state during 2016-17 was worth US$ Mineral Production (2016-17) Production (2015-16) 3.53 billion. Coal 139.72 130.61 . Rich deposits of bauxite, limestone, dolomite and corundum are found in the state, making it the ideal location for low-cost production Iron ore 31.07 26.72 of end products such as cement and aluminium.

. It is the only state in India to produce tin concentrates and accounts Limestone 31.92 27.67 for 36% of the country’s tin ore reserves. Dante Wada is the sole district producing tin from six mines. Bauxite 1.95 1.99 . The state accounts for 4% and 36.5% of the country’s diamond and 1 dolomite reserves, respectively. It ranks among the top coal, tin and Tin (concentrate) 12,120 13,541 dolomite production states in the country.

Note: 1In kilograms Source: Chhattisgarh’s Directorate of Geology and Mining, Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15

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. 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$ 441.2 million in Q1 FY 2017-18.

. 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 NMDC Ltd 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$ Jayaswal Neco 123.5 million during Q1f 2017-18. Industries Ltd

. 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$ 524.8 million in Q1 FY18. Jindal Steel and Jindal Steel and Power Power Ltd has received environmental clearance to set up four MTPA coal mining projects and four MTPA coal Limited (JSPL) washeries in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh.

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. Chhattisgarh is the iron & steel hub of the country. The Bhilai steel Steel modernisation and expansion plan (in million tonnes) plant of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) produces more than 3.153 million tonnes of saleable steel per annum. In February 2015, the Material Capacity as of 2014-15 Capacity after expansion central government announced plans to establish a steel plant in Chhattisgarh with initial capacity of 2-3 million tonnes. The capacity Hot metal 4.1 7.5 of the plant can be increased to 6 million tonnes. Crude steel 3.9 7.0 . As of 2014-15, Chhattisgarh accounted for 32% to India's Finished steel 2.6 5.9 steel/sponge iron production. Chhattisgarh is one of the leading iron ore producing states in India. In 2016-17, the state produced around Semis 0.5 0.7 31.07 million tonnes of iron ore. Saleable steel 3.2 6.6 . 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 Iron ore production (million tonnes) Development Corporation Ltd., for setting up of 3 MTPA steel plants in Chhattisgarh. The proposed amount for the state also includes 2015-16 26.72 AMR schemes, development of townships, etc. The integrated steel plant demands an overall investment of US$ 2.57 billion. 2016-17 31.07

. The steel plant being developed by NMDC at Nagarnar, Some of the key players Chhattisgarh, with an investment of US$ 2.68 billion, is slated for completion by December 2017. . Steel Authority of India Ltd

. Tata Steel

. Essar Steel

. Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd

Note: *April-Feb Source: Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation

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. 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 Steel Authority of India environment management systems. In Q1 FY18, SAIL recorded revenues of US$ 1.8 billion. Ltd (SAIL)

. 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 total revenue was US$ 2.24 billion during Q1 FY18. 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. Tata Steel

. 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 revenue of The company’s net income was recorded to be US$ 123.5 million during Q1 of 2017-18.

. Some of the steel projects planned by Jayaswal Neco Industry Limited in the state are:

• A new steel project at Raipur. Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd • An integrated steel plant in Bilaspur district.

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. 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. Essar Steel

. 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$ 73.9 million in Q1 FY2018. 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 Godawari Power & of US$ 770.0 million. Ispat Ltd

. 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 was recorded at US$ 52.8 million in Q1 FY18. MOIL

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. 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 Jindal Steel and Power investment of around US$ 6 billion. The company’s net income from operations was recorded at US$ 524.8 Limited (JSPL) million in Q1 FY18.

. 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 Q1 FY18 was recorded as US$ 62.4 million. Visa Steel

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. Chhattisgarh has abundant limestone reserves that support a strong Cement facilities in Chhattisgarh cement sector. Chhattisgarh accounts for around 5.4% of the total limestone reserves in India. Company No. of plant Location/Unit name . Limestone production in the state increased from 24.78 million ACC Ltd. 1 Jamul Cement Works tonnes during April 2015–February 2016 to 28.32 million tonnes in the same period for 2016-17. Ambuja Cement 2 Bhatapara and Bhatapara II . The state has ten major operational cement units; majority of the Cement Corporation 1 Akaltara cement production units are concentrated in the Raipur area, Baloda of India Ltd. Bazar, Durg and Champa. Century Textiles & 1 Century Cement Raipur . In May 2015, Shree Cement established a clinker manufacturing Industries Ltd. plant in Raipur, Chhattisgarh with 1.5 million tonnes per annum Jaypee Cement 1 Bhilai capacity. Lafarge India Ltd. 2 Arasmeta, Sonadih . The Jamul based 2.79 MTPA clinker facility of ACC limited in Chhattisgarh announced commercial operations from July 2016. Two Hirmi Cement Works, Rawan Ultratech Cement Ltd. 2 new cement grinding facilities, one each at Jamul in Chhattisgarh Cement works and Sindri in Jharkhand, which form an integrated part of the project, are expected to be commissioned in the third quarter of 2016.

Source: Economic Survey of Chhattisgarh, 2014-15, Ministry of Mines

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. 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. ACC Ltd The company had revenues of US$ 537.07 million in Q1 of FY18.

. 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), JK Lakshmi Cement which enhanced its installed production capacity to 9.3 MTPA. The plant started production in January 2015. The Ltd company recorded net revenues of US$ 140 million in Q1 FY18.

. 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 UltraTech Cement Ltd International Finance Corporation. The company generated net income of US$ 1.03 billion in Q1 FY18.

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. The state’s position as the ‘Rice Bowl of Central India’ and its Total horticulture crop production volume (in 000’MT) and area reliance on agriculture have led to brisk growth in the food (in 000’ha.) processing industry as a special-thrust industry. 10,000 9,166 9,303 . Under 2017-18 budget, the state government allocated US$ 702.34 8,016 8,000 7,525 million for food and storage department of Chhattisgarh. 6,827

. During kharif season until September 2015, Apex Bank of 6,000

Chhattisgarh disbursed US$ 378.23 million as crop loans. 4,000

2,000 624 662 699 789 756 0 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Area Production

Horticulture production (‘000 metric tonnes) and area (‘000 hectare)

Category Area Production 2016-17 Key crops

Fruits 216.99 2393.51 Banana, papaya, cashew nut, mango and guava

Vegetables 491.31 6700.96 Tomato, potato

Spices 12.10 12.30 Turmeric, ginger, chilly

Flowers 11.31 42.76 Rose, gerbera, gladiola, marigold

Aromatic & medicinal plants 8.56 60.40 Aloe vera, lemon grass, citridora, khus

Source: Directorate Horticulture and Farm Forestry, Chhattisgarh

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Fruit production (in thousand metric tonnes) and area (hectares)

Category Area (‘000 Ha.) Production 2016-17 (‘000 MT) Category Area (‘000 Ha.) Production 2016-17 (‘000 MT)

Mango 71.52 420.61 Litchi 6.62 45.38

Banana 25.76 587.42 Water melon 3.20 52.13

Papaya 13.72 341.93 Musk melon 2.03 18.33

Guava 20.63 179.59 Ber 3.92 70.76

Lemon 6.91 110.90 Gooseberry 2.30 33

Jack Fruit 9.30 183.23 Pomegranate 0.25 2.20

S. Orange 0.24 1.10 Coconut 1.85 21.02

Cashew Nut 13.70 8.64 Pear 1.24 5.87

Source: 1st Advance Estimates by Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare

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Proposed clusters under PPP model . 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.

Detailed progress of medicinal plantation target and achieved area (hectares)

Name Species Target Achieved (2014-15)

Barnawapara, Satavari (Asparagus . Biodiversity, a dedicated biotechnology policy, and abundance of 150 51.0 Kota, Surguja racemosus) medicinal plants of over 1,500 varieties are some of the factors that Barnawapara, make the state a natural destination for the herbal-medicinal Kalmegh 200 100.0 Kawardha industry. Panabaras, . Forests cover 43.85% of the total geographical area of Chhattisgarh, Antagarh, Giloy 100 35.0 and the state supplies 17% of the total raw material consumed by Kota, Surguja AYUSH industries in India. The state accounts for 16.8% of India’s Barnawapara, Sarpagandha 50 3.9 total exports of herbs and medicinal plants. Kawardha . During 2016-17, the production of aromatics as well as medicinal Antagarh, Baibiding 100 22.0 plants in the state was recorded to be 60.40 thousand MT. Kota

Note: PPP: Public-Private Partnership, Chhattisgarh State Industrial, Development Corporation Limited Source: Credible Chhattisgarh, 2015, News articles,

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. 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 was won by Vedanta in auction by the state government for mining operations in February 2016..

. 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 April 2017, the state has an in-principle approved SEZ for gems & jewellery at Raipur, which has been set up over an area of 29 hectare.

Source: Chhattisgarh’s Directorate of Geology and Mining

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. Chhattisgarh is one of the leading producers of tussar and kosa silks Chhattisgarh’s raw silk production (in MT) in the country and has the potential to be a strong player in the Indian apparel industry. 450 . The government is set to implement a policy, Tussar Resham Vision 2020-21, for supporting silk production in the state. As per plan, both 400 the State Forest Department and the Village Industries Department 391 391 350 would plant Kosa saplings in 50 thousand hectares of land, over next 360 few years. Nearly 146.3 million units of Kosa was produced in fiscal 300 year 2015-16, under the Tassar Silk Development and Expansion Scheme of Chhattisgarh government's village industries department. 250 263 234 . The CSIDC is establishing an apparel park on about 4 hectares for 200 the development of textile and textile-based industries and to attract new investments in the sector. The committee has identified land at 150 village Khapri, Tehsil Tilda near Raipur for the development of 100 proposed textile park. The project is aimed at providing one stop integrated facilities related to manufacturing support, welfare and 50 common infrastructure facilities to the prospective textile industries. 0 . With the help of Apparel Export Promotion Council, three Apparel 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Training & Designing Centres (ATDC) have been set up in Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur, Raipur and Bhilai. These training centres . Chhattisgarh will support handloom weavers by promoting its sales provide manpower to the state’s apparel industry. via online network and has signed an agreement with Flipkart. . The Government of India approved an Integrated “Soil to Silk” Tasar project in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh with an outlay of US$ 10.7 million in August 2017. Around 2,500 hectares of new Tasar plantations will be developed under the project.

Source: Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC), News articles Central Silk Board

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. Khadi is another important textile produced in Chhattisgarh. The Chhattisgarh’s khadi production value (in US$ million) Khadi and Rural Industries Board is operational in the state and aims at promoting and developing khadi and village industries in rural 4.00 areas using advanced technology and generating employment 3.50 3.64 3.47 opportunities. 3.00 3.28 3.18 3.19 3.06 . The Board is running various schemes and programs to aid khadi 2.50 2.00 production in the state. During 2014-15, the Board invested US$ 2.11 1.50 24.61 thousand for self employment training programme to 73 1.00 youngsters under Artisan Training Scheme. 0.50 . The Board also runs a family-oriented scheme that offers Board 0.00 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 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 Chhattisgarh’s khadi sales value (in US$ million) in the state during 2015-16. 2.15

2.10 2.10 2.09 2.05

2.00 1.99 1.95

1.90 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Source: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

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. Chhattisgarh’s rich mineral profile and the presence of large iron and Chhattisgarh’s coal production (in million MT) steel players have prompted the state to develop the metals sector as a whole. The state contributes 16% towards the total minerals 160 produced in the country.

. Besides other large domestic and international iron and steel 140 139.72 manufacturers, Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (BALCO) has a large 134.40 plant in the state. 120 127.09 117.83 . An aluminium park in the Korba district on approximately 140 113.92 116.50 hectares of land is proposed as one of the growth engines to 100 promote value addition in the aluminium sector. The Park would be developed by Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation 80 (CSIDC). 60 . London-based Vedanta Resources plans to expand the capacity of Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (the company it acquired in 2001). 40 BALCO’s plant at Korba in Chhattisgarh produces 100,000 tonnes of

aluminium every year. The company is executing a US$ 863 million 20 expansion plan to increase its aluminium production capacity from 100,000 tonne per annum to 345,000 tonne per annum. 0 . In 2016-17, total value of mineral production in Chhattisgarh was 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16* 2016-17* estimated to be US$ 3.53 billion. Source: Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation, News articles, Indian Bureau of Mines, *April-Feb . As per the World Bank and Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) report - Assessment of State Implementation of . The state produced 139,722 thousand tonnes of coal, 31,068 Business Reforms 2016, the state was ranked at 4th position for thousand tonne of iron ore and 1,954,233 thousand tonne of bauxite Ease of Doing Business. during 2016-17.

Source: : Mineral Resource Department, Government of Chhattisgarh

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. 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:

. CSIDC allots the plot for setting up a project depending on the nature of industry and scale of Step 1: Allotment of plots/built-up sheds investment.

Step 2: Signing of the lease deed . 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 Step 3: Water connection providing water connection.

Step 4: Electricity connection . CSIDC is responsible for providing electricity connection.

. An application in prescribed format is submitted to the District Trade & Industries Centre (for Step 5: Pollution clearance investment up to US$ 2.19 million)/State Investment Promotion Board (for investment above US$ 2.19 million) with an environment impact assessment report.

Source: Commissionerate of Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh

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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 21 of Government land

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

Issuance of notification by the District Collector under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894: a) 30 a) Intimation of anticipated compensation amount to the investor b) 7 b) Publication of Section 4 Notification After deposit of anticipated compensation amount Issuance of certificate for exemption from payment of stamp duty by: a) 7 a) District Trade & Industries Centre b) 15 b) Directorate of Industries

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

Source: Chhattisgarh Industrial Investment Promotion Rules 2004, State Investment Promotion Board, Government of Chhattisgarh

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Name of clearance/activity No of days

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 30 Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, 1973

Sanction of allotment of water from Water Resource Department: a) 60 a) At the applied site b) 90 b) At different site

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

Source: Chhattisgarh Industrial Investment Promotion Rules 2004, State Investment Promotion Board, Government of Chhattisgarh

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Name of clearance/activity No of days

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 90 Factories Act, 1948

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) 90 a) New application b) 30 b) Renewal of application

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

Source: Chhattisgarh Industrial Investment Promotion Rules 2004, State Investment Promotion Board, Government of Chhattisgarh

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Agency Contact information

1st Floor, Udyog Bhawan, Ring Road No.,- 1,

Telibandha, Raipur, Chhattisgarh India

Phone: 91-771-2583 793/4070 534/2583 789 Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC) Fax: 91-771-2583794

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.csidc.in

Near Mantralaya, Renuka Dwar,

Shastri Chowk,

Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492 001 State Investment Promotion Board Phone: 91-771-4066351,4066352

Fax: 91-771-4066315

E-mail: [email protected]

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Cost parameter Cost estimate

Industrial land in SMART city (per sq ft) From US$ 3.1

Office space rent (per sq ft) US 70 cents to US$ 2.8 per month

Domestic: US 2.98 cents to US 6.46 cents

Fixed Power cost (per kWh) Commercial: US 2.76 cents to US 9.95 cents

Industrial: US 3.70 cents to US 9.95 cents

Unskilled: ~US$ 4.65

Labour cost (minimum wage per day) Semi-Skilled: ~US$ 5.35

Skilled: ~US$ 5.51

. 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.

Source: Industry sources, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission

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Objectives

. To boost industrialisation in the state. Industrial Policy 2014-19 . To attract private sector participation for infrastructure development Read more

Electronic & IT/ITeS . To develop ecosystem for aiding improvisation in the knowledge economy of the state Investment Policy 2014-2019 . To attract investments in the state and develop online Single Window Portal Read more

. 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. State Policy for Women . Chhattisgarh Right of Youth to

. Skill Development Act, 2013. Read more

Chhattisgarh Solar . To encourage and promote solar power generation in the state Policy 2012 . To aid renewable power generation and meet growing demand in a sustainable manner Read more

. To enhance the income of the farmers in the state and generate employment opportunities Agro & Food Processing Industries Policy – 2012 . 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

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Objectives

. To harness the existing metal resources in the state for the development of automotive sector Automotive Policy - 2012 . To encourage establishment of automotive industries in the state. Read more

. To establish an investor-friendly business environment in the mining sector in order to attract both domestic and Mineral Policy 2001 international private sector investors. Read more

. Chhattisgarh has immense potential for coal-based thermal power generation. The policy aims to accelerate the Energy Policy 2001 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

. To enable local communities to get optimal advantage of their natural, bio-cultural and bio-knowledge heritage in a sustainable manner.

Biotechnology Policy . 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

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

65 CHHATTISGARH For information, please visit www.ibef.org EXCHANGE RATES

Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year)

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

2016-17 67.09

Q1 2017-18 64.46

Q2 2017-18 64.29

Source: Reserve Bank of India

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