First foreign visit as Chief Minister to focus on automobile, food processing, electronics, and industrial growth; aims to boost Chhattisgarh’s investment climate
Raipur I Economy India: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai is set to embark on his first foreign tour as CM, visiting Japan and South Korea from August 21 for a 10-day mission aimed at attracting global investments, fostering industrial growth, and exploring advanced infrastructure opportunities for Chhattisgarh.
According to the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, the high-level delegation will include Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, Principal Secretary Subodh Singh, and Industries Secretary Rajat Kumar. The visit seeks to strengthen the state’s position as an emerging industrial hub in central India.
Schedule and Key Engagements
On August 21, CM Sai will first travel to New Delhi for a series of preliminary meetings before boarding his evening flight to Japan. His itinerary in Japan will be packed with interactions with leading industrialists, investors, and entrepreneurs from sectors such as electronics manufacturing, automobile production, food processing, and renewable energy.
Focus on Technology and Industrial Development
The meetings in Japan will center on:
- Attracting direct foreign investment into Chhattisgarh
- Securing technology transfer agreements
- Exploring new industrial development models
The state government has identified electronics, smart manufacturing, and renewable energy as priority areas for collaboration.
After Japan, the CM and his team will proceed to South Korea for strategic discussions on industrial partnerships, technology sharing, and logistics enhancement. This collaboration is expected to open doors to advanced infrastructure projects and smart manufacturing facilities in Chhattisgarh.
Promoting Chhattisgarh’s Investor-Friendly Policies
During the visit, CM Sai will showcase Chhattisgarh’s favourable investment climate, robust industrial policy, and various incentive schemes. The government believes the trip could pave the way for major MoUs and high-value projects in the coming years.
Notably, the Adani Group has already committed to investments in the state, adding momentum to the CM’s investor outreach efforts.
Recent Investment Milestones in Chhattisgarh
- The state has received investment proposals worth ₹3 lakh crore in the power sector alone.
- Across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Raipur investors’ summits, proposals totaling ₹6.65 lakh crore have been signed.
- The state recently laid the foundation stone for Chhattisgarh’s first semiconductor unit in Raipur, costing ₹1,100 crore, marking its entry into chip manufacturing.
- Plans are underway to establish a National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campus in Naya Raipur at a cost of ₹271 crore, expected to generate significant employment opportunities.
Return Schedule
CM Sai is expected to return to New Delhi on the evening of August 31. However, officials have indicated that the final itinerary may be subject to last-minute changes.
