Energy Investors Summit: CG Gets Invest Proposals Of Rs 3L cr

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government received investment proposals of more than Rs3 lakh crore in the energy sector at an investors summit here on Monday, officials said.

The investments have been offered under different schemes of the Chhattisgarh government, aiming to boost the state's energy infrastructure. These investments in nuclear, thermal, solar and pumped storage power generation projects will not only benefit industries but also provide the common people with affordable and uninterrupted electricity, the officials said.

Major companies like Adani Power, Jindal and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) announced plans to invest in the energy sector during the 'Chhattisgarh Energy Investors Summit 2025' held at a hotel here.

At the meet, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said these investments in the energy sector will elevate the state's power generation capacity to new levels and lay the foundation for a sustainable, green future by promoting renewable energy.

The goal is for Chhattisgarh to not only become self-sufficient in energy but also establish itself as an energy hub for the entire country, he added.

A significant chunk of these investment proposals of Rs3,01,086 crore is in the thermal power sector, which has attracted investment of Rs1,07,840 crore from both private investors and public sector undertakings (PSUs), a public relations department official here said.

Private investors are set to contribute Rs66,720 crore, with Adani Power leading the way with investments in several projects, including Rs18,000 crore for a 1600 MW plant in Korba, Rs15,000 crore for a 1600 MW plant in Raigarh, Rs15,000 crore for a 1600 MW plant in Raipur, and Rs620 crore for a 1320 MW plant in Korba, he said.

The NTPC has planned to set up a 4200 MW nuclear power project at an investment of Rs80,000 crore, marking the beginning of nuclear power generation in the state, the official said.