Energy revolution in Chhattisgarh! Investment of 3 lakh crores, immense energy will be produced from four types of power plants
Many companies including Adani, Jindal and NTPC announced investment in ‘Chhattisgarh Energy Investors Summit’
Investment proposal of more than Rs 1 lakh crore received in thermal power project
Hydroelectric projects worth Rs 57,000 crore, electricity will be generated from rivers
Chhattisgarh will also get energy from thermal and nuclear power
Raipur, March 10, 2025- Chhattisgarh is now moving rapidly towards energy revolution. In the ‘Chhattisgarh Energy Investors Summit’ held in Raipur today, many big companies have announced investment of more than Rs 3 lakh crore. This investment will start new power generation projects in areas like nuclear, thermal, solar and pumped storage in the state. This will not only benefit the industries, but the common people will also get cheap and continuous electricity. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai says that this investment in the field of energy in Chhattisgarh will take the power generation capacity of the state to new heights and pave the way for a green future by promoting renewable energy. Our aim is that Chhattisgarh not only becomes self-sufficient in energy, but also establishes itself as an energy hub for the entire country. Chhattisgarh is already producing 30,000 MW of electricity, which is more than the national average. Now every person is getting 2048 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which is meeting the energy needs of the state. In the field of nuclear energy, NTPC has planned to set up a 4200 MW nuclear power project at a cost of Rs 80,000 crore. This will mark the beginning of power generation from nuclear energy in Chhattisgarh.
Big investments have also been announced in the thermal power sector. Adani Power will spend Rs 66,720 crore to set up three thermal power plants of 1600 MW each in Korba, Raigarh and Raipur. Jindal Power will invest Rs 12,800 crore to generate 1600 MW of electricity in Raigarh, while Sarda Energy will invest Rs 5,300 crore for a 660 MW capacity plant in Raigarh. Apart from this, government companies NTPC and CSPGCL will generate 4500 MW of electricity at a cost of Rs 41,120 crore. Chhattisgarh has also achieved great success in the field of solar energy. Jindal Power and NTPC Green together will spend Rs 10,000 crore to generate 2500 MW of solar power. This will include a 500 MW solar plant in Dolsara and a 2000 MW solar plant in Raigarh. There is also good news for farmers. Under the PM Kusum Yojana, 675 MW solar power will be produced at a cost of Rs 4100 crore and 20,000 solar pumps will be installed. This will provide cheap electricity to farmers for irrigation and reduce the need for diesel pumps. Apart from this, pumped storage projects of 8700 MW capacity will also be started at a cost of Rs 57,046 crore. This includes 1800 MW project at SJN Kotpali and 3000 MW project by Jindal Renewable. Through all these investments, Chhattisgarh will soon become one of the largest energy producing states in the country. This will benefit industries, farmers and common people and will also strengthen the economy of the state.
Major investments and schemes
1. Nuclear power: ₹80,000 crore investment for clean and efficient power generation.
2. Thermal power: ₹1,07,840 crore for strengthening the thermal power capacity of the state.
3. Solar power: ₹10,000 crore for expansion of solar power projects.
4. PM KUSUM Yojana: ₹4,100 crore for promoting solar power among farmers.
5. Pumped storage projects (PSP): ₹57,046 crore in energy storage for grid stability.
6. CREDA Solar Initiative: ₹3,200 crore for solar power expansion.
7. PM Surya Yojana: ₹6,000 crore under National Solar Rooftop Project.
8. Solar power in government buildings: ₹2,500 crore for adoption of solar power in government buildings.
9. Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): ₹2,600 crore for enhancing energy storage capacity.
10. Power Transmission Network: ₹17,000 crore for upgrading power transmission network.
11. RDSS (Distribution Area Scheme): ₹10,800 crore for improving distribution infrastructure.
