R Krishna Das

The Chhattisgarh-based firm produced 13.3 million tonne (MT) coal in November, which is 9.9 per cent less than 14.8 MT produced during the corresponding period of last year

The state will soon connect with Singapore and Dubai as the minister has agreed to start operation of international flights from the Chhattisgarh capital

The country's largest iron ore producer has helped more than 2,100 students secure jobs

In all, 14,562 farmers sold their paddy on the first day, though a total of 24,748 tokens were issued for the day

Raipur district ranks first in the state in water conservation work with public participation in Chhattisgarh, where a total 35,758 water-conservation works have been completed

According to IT experts, the initiative taken by the government would certainly accelerate the project

The New Industrial Development Policy 2024-29, which came into effect from November 1, will be the sixth after the state came into existence on November 1, 2000. It will exist till October 31, 2030

Under the scheme, a loan of up to Rs 15 lakh will be given at an interest rate of only 4 per cent with a condition to repay in 15 years

The state has set a new record target to procure 16 mt of paddy at MSP in the kharif marketing season 2024-25 compared to the procurement of 14.5 mt paddy in the last kharif marketing season

The NIDC had proposed a 1,080-km fast route between Delhi and Nagpur for the industrial corridor

This will free up a huge amount of space, which can be reused. Along with this, it will also generate additional revenue of about Rs 10 crore

The state government plans to develop 160 industrial training institutes (ITI) that will give young people employment-oriented skills

Gadkari urged the state government to formulate a policy encouraging bamboo use, stating that it could improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities in the region

The e-bus service will commence soon in Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg-Bhilai, and Korba

Though the state has surpassed the paddy sowing target, it is yet to achieve the overall kharif crop sowing target for the season even as the sowing has come to a halt

Bastar region is endowed with water falls, caves, and national parks like the enchanting Chitrakote waterfalls, also known as the Niagara Fall of India

In 2022-23, the company provided employment to 704 landowners, while in the previous financial year, 707 landowners were provided jobs, which is the highest figure in the last 10 years

The Chhattisgarh government will receive Rs 30 crore to modernise the police forces combating rebels in the southern regions of the state

The department has set up Vidya Samiksha Kendra in the state capital Raipur to implement the AI system. Another major initiative is monitoring the performance of school students, the official said

The Korba-Ambikapur rail line will connect two major cities known for having rich coal reserves