Chhattisgarh’s Mega Energy Push: The ₹5.60 Lakh Cr Plan

In a major boost to regional energy security and sustainable growth, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unveiled a comprehensive ₹5.60 lakh crore energy investment roadmap at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026.

Spanning the next five years, the initiative sets an ambitious target to scale the state’s green energy footprint from 3,000 MW to 15,000 MW by 2030. The proposed outlay directs ₹1.33 lakh crore toward 23,923 MW of renewable projects alongside ₹3.27 lakh crore for thermal power expansion. Furthermore, Chhattisgarh is advancing 10 pumped-storage projects totaling 12,300 MW, with an additional ₹1.60 lakh crore dedicated to broader energy initiatives, including 4,200 MW in proposed nuclear power generation.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.