Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is a mineral-rich state with abundant coal and iron ore resources whose coal production makes it energy surplus; but it is also one of India’s poorest states, with a poverty rate of 40 percent and low human development indicators. Long plagued by left-wing violence, with which it still struggles, Chhattisgarh’s government is trying to diversify the state’s economy by making it an attractive destination for non-extractive industries. Sharing a border with seven states with a combined market access to 520 million people, one strategy is to turn the state into a logistics hub. The state is also known for exporting 17% of India’s total exports of herbs and medicinal plants making the development of a local wellness industry another focus-area of the government.
State Policies
Industry Policy: Industrial Policy (2019)
State Summary
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Size
52,198 sq. miles -
Population
25.5 million -
State GDP
$28.7 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
90
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Rajya Sabha Seats
5 -
Lok Sabha Seats
14 -
Party Affiliation
Indian National Congress (INC)
Climate Change
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Recent Articles
Chhattisgarh introduces the new Rules for Green Energy Open Access
Posted on August 2, 2023Chhattisgarh introduces the new Rules for Green Energy Open Access to promote renewable energy adoption in the state. The notification brings several key changes including the reduction of the minimum capacity eligible for Open Access from 500 kW to 100 kW, effective from 1st September 2023. This reduction opens the doors for a broader range of consumers to opt for green energy sources and contribute to sustainable practices.
Chhattisgarh approves its Chhattisgarh State Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022
Posted on July 13, 2022
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission proposes exempting distributed solar power projects in the state from cross-subsidy surcharges and transmission charges
Posted on January 19, 2022
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
Subsectors
Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) issues the CSERC (Intra-State Open Access in Chhattisgarh) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023
Posted on July 19, 2023Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) issues the CSERC (Intra-State Open Access in Chhattisgarh) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023. As per the regulations, the cross-subsidy surcharge for open access power consumers in the state should not exceed 20% of the average cost of supply of power.
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) issues regulations specifying the terms and conditions of tariffs for renewable energy projects to sell power to distribution licensees (DISCOMs) in the state
Posted on August 17, 2022
Chhattisgarh approves its Chhattisgarh State Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022
Posted on July 13, 2022
Chhattisgarh increases its electricity tariff for domestic consumers by $.0013 per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
Posted on April 20, 2022
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Chhattisgarh. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Chhattisgarh reaches 944.22MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Chhattisgarh achieves 0MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
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Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Chhattisgarh announces free tests, treatment, and medicines at government-run health facilities
Posted on March 29, 2023
Chhattisgarh cabinet gives nod to integrated healthcare scheme.
Posted on November 20, 2019The Chhattisgarh cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel gave its nod for the merger and integration of various health schemes running in the State into one.
Chhattisgarh withdraws from Ayushman Bharat
Posted on January 24, 2019The Chhattisgarh government announced it will withdraw from the center’s flagship universal healthcare scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) or Ayushman Bharat. The government announced that it is planning to devise its own universal healthcare scheme to replace the PMJAY.
Government to build six new hospitals
Posted on July 18, 2018The Chhattisgarh government has decided to build six multi-specialty hospitals, with 100 beds each, on a public-private partnership basis in the state. Two of the hospitals would be built in Raipur and one hospital each will be built in Bhilai Nagar, Kurud (Dhamtari), Bhatapara, and Manendragarh.
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
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Recent Articles
Chhattisgarh approves amendments to the Chhattisgarh Industrial Policy 2019-24
Posted on July 19, 2023Chhattisgarh approves amendments to the Chhattisgarh Industrial Policy 2019-24 aimed to foster industrial development. Amendments include provisions including exemptions from electricity duty, stamp duty, transport fees, and special incentives for sick industries.
Chhattisgarh implements the Rural and Cottage Industries Policy-2022
Posted on April 12, 2023Chhattisgarh implements the Rural and Cottage Industries Policy-2022, to invigorate small-scale industries in the state. This policy aims to provide employment to the rural population through small cottage industries in rural areas and increase their incomes.
Chhattisgarh’s cabinet approves an incentive package for producing electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries
Posted on February 9, 2022
Infrastructure and Governance
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Recent Articles
Chhattisgarh approves the Chhattisgarh Excise Policy 2024-25
Posted on January 31, 2024Chhattisgarh approves the Chhattisgarh Excise Policy 2024-25. As per the new policy, the government has prohibited opening any new liquor shops in the state.
Chhattisgarh launches the “Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024”
Posted on January 24, 2024Chhattisgarh launches the “Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024” aiming to provide economic assistance of $12.02 to women every month, amounting to a total annual financial aid of $144.
Chhattisgarh legislative assembly elects Vishnu Deo Sai as the chief minister
Posted on December 13, 2023Chhattisgarh legislative assembly elects Vishnu Deo Sai as the chief minister of the state.
Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh election results see the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) coming to power
Posted on December 6, 2023Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh election results see the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) coming to power. Telangana election results see victory for the Indian National Congress. Zoram People’s Movement wins the elections in Mizoram.
Land & Labor Laws
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Chhattisgarh introduces the State Women Entrepreneurship Policy 2023-28
Posted on April 12, 2023Chhattisgarh introduces the State Women Entrepreneurship Policy 2023-28. The policy is aimed at providing financial assistance, incentives, and subsidies to enable women entrepreneurs to start and expand their businesses.
Chhattisgarh announces a new unemployment allowance for the youth
Posted on April 12, 2023Chhattisgarh announces a new unemployment allowance for the youth in the state. Under the scheme, the educated unemployed youth in the state will receive INR 2500 (~$30.44) per month.
Chhattisgarh announces a new unemployment allowance for the youth in the state
Posted on April 5, 2023
Chhattisgarh approves a number of amendments in the state’s industrial policies
Posted on November 4, 2020
Water & Sanitation
Subsectors
Recent Articles
Chhattisgarh approves its Chhattisgarh Ground Water (Management and Regulation) Bill-2022.
Posted on July 21, 2022