Summary:
Chhattisgarh is poised for a major leap in the energy sector, having attracted investment proposals exceeding Rs. 3,00,000 crore (US$ 34.36 billion) during the Chhattisgarh Energy Investors Summit 2025. These investments will fuel projects across nuclear, thermal, solar and pumped storage power, with the goal of providing reliable, affordable electricity and strengthening the state’s energy ecosystem. Big industry players like Adani Power, Jindal Power and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) have committed significant funds to these ambitious plans.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasised that these investments would play a crucial role in boosting Chhattisgarh’s power generation capacity while pushing for a greener, more sustainable future through the promotion of renewable energy sources. He also expressed optimism about the state’s vision to become a self-reliant energy powerhouse and a key player in India’s green energy transition. Of the total Rs. 3,01,086 crore (US$ 34.48 billion) in proposed investments, Rs. 1,07,840 crore (US$ 12.35 billion) is set aside for thermal power, with private sector contributions amounting to Rs. 66,720 crore (US$ 7.64 billion). Adani Power has pledged Rs. 18,000 crore (US$ 2.06 billion) for Korba and Rs. 15,000 crore (US$ 1.72 billion) each for Raigarh and Raipur and Rs. 620 crore (US$ 71.00 million) for another plant in Korba. In a historic move, NTPC will invest Rs. 80,000 crore (US$ 9.16 billion) to establish a 4200 MW nuclear power plant, the state’s first foray into nuclear energy. Additionally, Jindal Power and NTPC Green combinely contribute Rs.10,000 crore(Us$ 1.15 billion) to produce 2500 MW of solar power and also under the PM Kusum Yojana, Rs. 4,100 crore (US$ 469.54 million) will fund 675 MW of solar power and the installation of 20,000 solar pumps for farmers. These developments promise to accelerate Chhattisgarh’s economic growth and improve energy access for businesses, farmers and households.
Source: IBEF
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