Big Boost for Bastar: Chhattisgarh Government Announces Rs 52,000 Crore Development Projects
In a major push for growth in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, the BJP-led state government has rolled out ambitious investments and projects worth Rs 52,000 crore. This move aims to transform the area by improving connectivity, creating jobs, and boosting local industries.
The highlight includes massive railway projects valued at Rs 5,200 crore. Key among them is the new Raoghat-Jagdalpur rail line, costing Rs 3,513.11 crore, along with doubling the Kottavalasa-Kirandul rail line. These rail developments will make travel easier, spark tourism, and ramp up trade. Most importantly, they’ll open doors to thousands of jobs and industrial growth for the youth in Bastar.
On the roads front, the government has greenlit Rs 2,300 crore for better infrastructure. New links are under construction between Jagdalpur and Sukma, stretching all the way to Bijapur. Plus, the state and central governments are teaming up on an alternative route from Dhamtari through Kanker, Kondagaon, Antagarh, Narayanpur’s Abujhmad, Dantewada’s Barsur, and on to Bijapur.
Once done, these roads and rails will connect all seven districts of Bastar with multiple routes. This improved connectivity promises all-round development, from better access to markets to enhanced security in the region.
Adding to the excitement, the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) is pumping in Rs 43,000 crore for mining and related projects. Health infrastructure gets a big lift too—a Super Speciality Hospital with Rs 200 crore investment is on the cards. The government is also setting up Bastar’s first 350-bed multi-speciality private hospital and medical college in Jagdalpur.
To make this happen, they’ve invited Raipur Stone Clinic Pvt. Ltd. to invest Rs 550 crore. This will not only upgrade healthcare services but also create 200 direct jobs for locals.
Farmers and youth in the region stand to gain even more. Modern rice mills and food processing units are coming up in Bijapur, Narayanpur, Bastar, and Kondagaon. These facilities will help farmers get better prices for their produce while generating plenty of employment opportunities.
With these Chhattisgarh development projects, Bastar is set for a brighter future, focusing on jobs, health, and connectivity to uplift the entire region.
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