Raipur (23 December 2025): The Chhattisgarh government has secured investment commitments worth over ₹13,690 crore during the ‘Chhattisgarh Skill Tech’ event held in the state capital on Tuesday. The initiative, organised by the Department of Skill Development in collaboration with the Department of Commerce and Industries, aims to bridge the gap between industrial growth and youth employability under the PM SETU scheme.

The event saw the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and the issuance of ‘Invitation to Invest’ letters. These projects are expected to generate more than 12,000 employment opportunities across various sectors in the state.

A gas-based fertiliser project by GAIL emerged as the marquee proposal, involving a Phase-1 investment of approximately ₹10,500 crore. With a planned urea production capacity of 1.27 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA), the project is set to be one of the largest industrial ventures in Chhattisgarh.

Planned along the Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline (MNJPL), the facility will be spread over 400 acres at Bijetala in Rajnandgaon district. An additional 100 acres have been earmarked for a dedicated township. The project is expected to create 3,500 jobs across technical services, logistics, and maintenance sectors.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, speaking at the event, stated that the state’s development model is rooted in linking investment with employment and skills. He noted that through platforms like Chhattisgarh Skill Tech, the government is converting investor confidence into on-ground outcomes by creating skilled jobs supported by clear policy execution.

The event also drew significant interest from sectors including garments and textiles, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and solar panel manufacturing. Another highlight was the Aditya Birla Skill Centre in Jashpur, an industry-led initiative aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities in both traditional and emerging sectors.

Chhattisgarh has maintained strong investment momentum over the past year, receiving proposals worth ₹7.83 lakh crore. Nearly 50% of these projects have already moved into the implementation stage. Official data indicates that 58% of these projects are in identified thrust sectors, spread across 26 districts to ensure regionally balanced industrial growth.