RAIPUR/MUMBAI,INDIA: Chhattisgarh has garnered significant investment proposals from leading industrial groups, showcasing its potential as an industrial and economic hub during the Investor Connect Meet held at Mumbai on Thursday.

Welspun Group, a prominent player in plastics and textiles, has announced plans to invest ₹500 crore in the state. Drools Company has proposed a ₹625 crore investment in Rajnandgaon to enhance pet food production and establish a 30 MW solar power plant to meet energy requirements.

In the IT sector, Kritech Technologies has outlined plans to invest ₹600 crore, while Bombay Hospital Trust has proposed a ₹700 crore investment to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure by establishing a world-class hospital in Nava Raipur.

Other notable investment proposals include Nantex Machinery with ₹45 crore, Nantex Industries with ₹39.50 crore, Pidilite Industries with ₹80 crore, and Vision Plus Security with ₹50 crore. Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla also discussed the group's expansion plans with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, indicating possible investments in textiles, paint, and jewellery sectors in Chhattisgarh.

Tanya Dubash, Executive Director of Godrej Group, expressed interest in investing in chemical fertilizers, agriculture, food processing, and moulded furniture manufacturing.

Dr. Haseeb Drabu, Senior Advisor of Essar Group, highlighted opportunities in energy, infrastructure, steel, and mining sectors, reinforcing the state's appeal to major players in diverse industries.

The establishment of the Bombay Hospital in Nava Raipur is expected to provide advanced healthcare services not only to Chhattisgarh but also to neighbouring states. Meanwhile, Santosh Kataria, President of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India, emphasized the state's abundance of mineral resources and skilled labour as key factors for the growth of the textile industry.