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Chhattisgarh is rapidly emerging as one of central India’s most promising pharmaceutical and biotechnology destinations, driven by a clear government vision to transform investment interest into real, time-bound industrial growth. With investment commitments touching ₹7.83 lakh crore across pharma, healthcare, and allied sectors, the state is positioning itself as a strategic hub for global and domestic manufacturers. Backed by a forward-looking industrial strategy, world-class infrastructure, and strong policy support, the focus is now on execution—turning proposals into operational factories, employment generation, and long-term economic development.
A major pillar of this transformation is the state’s high-incentive Industrial Development Policy 2024–30, which identifies pharmaceuticals and biotechnology as priority sectors. The policy is designed not just to attract investors, but to make manufacturing financially viable and globally competitive. Through capital support, tax reimbursements, and infrastructure benefits, companies are encouraged to establish large-scale operations across formulations, APIs, medical devices, contract research, biotechnology, and AYUSH manufacturing. The incentive framework allows investors to recover a significant part of their capital while building sustainable, long-term manufacturing ecosystems within the state.
The development of a dedicated pharma park at Nava Raipur, along with expanding healthcare and industrial infrastructure, further strengthens Chhattisgarh’s positioning as a future-ready pharma and biotech hub. Investors benefit from capital grants linked to project size, long-term GST reimbursements, exemptions on electricity duty and stamp duty, and support for power connectivity and registrations. For mega projects, the state also offers customized incentive packages, reflecting a flexible and investor-friendly approach.
What sets Chhattisgarh apart is its strategic clarity—growth is not being pursued only through policy announcements, but through execution-focused governance. By aligning incentives, infrastructure, and administrative support, the state is creating an environment where pharmaceutical and biotechnology enterprises can scale efficiently, generate employment, and compete globally. As investment intent moves toward implementation, Chhattisgarh is steadily shaping its identity as a new pharmaceutical and biotechnology powerhouse in central India, driven by policy stability, industrial vision, and long-term economic planning.