Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, met with his Gujarat counterpart, Bhupendra Patel, in Gandhinagar on Monday. The two leaders held discussions focused on strengthening the partnership between their states across several key areas: tourism, culture, industry, and administrative innovation.
Sai, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, later travelled to the Narmada district to attend cultural events at the ongoing ‘Bharat Parv’ festival near the Statue of Unity. The festival marks the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, according to an official release.
During their meeting in Gandhinagar, Sai expressed a strong interest in Gujarat's rise as a premier investment destination, following the success of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
Patel informed the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister that this year's 'Regional Vibrant Conference', the district-level version of the main summit, has been crucial in promoting industrial investments throughout the state. This initiative substantiate the principle of 'Vocal for Local, Local to Global,' which aims to connect local industries directly to the international market.
Sai also met with senior bureaucrats — including the Principal Secretary (Industries) to gain an in-depth understanding of Gujarat's industrial policy.
The Investor Connect programme, held in Ahmedabad, has brought a fresh wave of optimism to Chhattisgarh’s industrial landscape, with the state receiving investment proposals worth approximately ₹33,321 crore.
CM Sai presented Investment Letters to leading companies across diverse sectors, including thermal power, green steel manufacturing, solar cells, pharmaceuticals, and medical food supplements.
These investments are expected to generate over 14,900 new employment opportunities across the state. Notably, since the implementation of the new Industrial Policy, Chhattisgarh has attracted a cumulative investment of ₹7.83 lakh crore in proposals.
During the Ahmedabad event, Chief Minister Sai engaged in detailed discussions with India’s top industrialists and business leaders about emerging opportunities in Chhattisgarh.
Expressing enthusiasm, he said, “It is inspiring to be in Gujarat, the land of industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Every grain of Gujarat reflects enterprise, and there is no corner of the world without the presence of our Gujarati brothers.”
He emphasised that Gujarat and Chhattisgarh together will play a pivotal role in building a Developed India.
Sai noted that just as Gujarat continues to drive the Indian and global economy, Chhattisgarh is advancing rapidly on its own path of growth. “If Gujarat has enterprise, Chhattisgarh has energy, minerals, skilled manpower, and an investor-friendly industrial policy — a combination that is no less than a blessing for investors,” he remarked.
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