Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Discussions Held on Development Works and Naxal Eradication
Chief Minister Shri Sai Shared the Outline of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Proposed Visit to Chhattisgarh on March 30
Investment Increased in Chhattisgarh Due to New Industrial Policy, Chief Minister Provided Detailed Information to the Prime Minister
Raipur, March 18, 2025 / Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai met with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today and held detailed discussions regarding the development of the state. During this meeting, he presented the blueprint of the Bastar development master plan to the Prime Minister. In this meeting, Chief Minister Shri Sai presented the Bastar development master plan to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, which included the framework for developing Naxal-affected areas as new centers of basic facilities, industries, and tourism. The Prime Minister responded positively to this plan and assured the state government of all possible cooperation.
Chief Minister Shri Sai informed the Prime Minister that Naxalism in Chhattisgarh has reached its final stage. Due to the organized strategy of the security forces and public participation, there is a rapid change in Naxal-affected areas. He said that due to the joint efforts of the police and central forces, the ray of development has reached many Naxal strongholds, which has further strengthened the public’s trust in the government’s schemes. The government’s entire focus is now on developing Bastar as a new industrial and economic center, so that the youth can get employment and tribal communities can get a better standard of living.
During the meeting with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Shri Sai also discussed in detail the state’s new industrial policy and the increasing interest of investors.
The Chief Minister said that to make investment easier, the government has implemented single window clearance, tax exemptions and favorable policies, due to which big companies are being attracted to invest in Chhattisgarh.
During this meeting, Chief Minister Shri Sai, while highlighting women empowerment and rural development as the government’s priority, said that concrete efforts are being made to make rural women self-reliant through self-employment schemes. Under this, women self-help groups are being strengthened, so that they can become economically empowered.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister briefed the Prime Minister about the efforts being made by the state government to make the rural women of Bastar self-reliant. He informed that through the women self-help groups of Bastar, economic independence and self-employment opportunities are being made available to thousands of women. By encouraging minor forest produce, organic agriculture, handloom, bamboo industry and handicrafts, women are not only getting livelihood, but they are also strengthening the local economy. In addition, initiatives are being taken to connect the women of Bastar with production and marketing through startups and small industries, so that they can become self-reliant and contribute to the economic progress of the state.
Prime Minister’s Chhattisgarh Visit, Major Development Works to be Launched
During the meeting, Chief Minister Shri Sai shared the outline of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Chhattisgarh on March 30. During this visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate various important development projects in the state. The Chief Minister discussed in detail the preparations being made for this visit and apprised the Prime Minister of the progress of the development schemes being run in Chhattisgarh.