Mineral-rich Chhattisgarh has received, as part of its industrial policy, investment proposals worth more than Rs 90,000 crore in the past three and a half years.
A spokesperson for the Chhattisgarh commerce and industries department said during this period, 178 deals had been inked for setting up units in the state. These will create 110,300 jobs, the spokesperson added.
According to officials, the state received capital investments of Rs 4,126 crore for establishing new units.
By May this, production started in 11 units with capital investments of Rs 1,385 crore. The units on stream had provided jobs to nearly 2,000