Several power generation and transmission projects will be launched to strengthen the grid and increase power availability in ChhattisgarhSpecial focus will be given to the development of several rail and road projects to improve connectivity in Chhattisgarh, especially in tribal and industrial areas
To boost education infrastructure in Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister will dedicate 130 PM Schools in 29 districts of the state
Realizing the dream of Housing for All, 3 lakh beneficiaries will get Griha Pravesh under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Raipur, March 28, 2025: In line with his commitment to develop infrastructure and enhance sustainable livelihoods, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation several development projects related to power, oil and gas, rail, road, education and housing sectors worth over Rs 33,700 crore on March 30 in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to reform the power sector across the country. In line with this, several steps will be taken to provide affordable and reliable electricity and make Chhattisgarh self-reliant in power generation. He will lay the foundation stone of NTPC’s Sipat Super Thermal Power Project Phase-III (1x800MW) located in Bilaspur district, costing over Rs 9,790 crore. This pit head project is based on state-of-the-art ultra-supercritical technology with high power generation efficiency. He will also launch the work of Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL)’s first super critical thermal power project (2X660MW) costing over Rs 15,800 crore. He will also dedicate to the nation three power transmission projects of POWERGRID costing over Rs 560 crore under Western Region Expansion Scheme (WRES).
In line with India’s net-zero carbon emission goals, reducing air pollution and providing clean energy solutions, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (BPCL) City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Koriya, Surajpur, Balrampur and Surguja districts. This includes over 200 km of high pressure pipeline and over 800 km of MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene) pipeline and multiple CNG dispensing outlets costing over Rs 1,285 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (HPCL) 540 km long Visakh-Raipur Pipeline (VRPL) project costing over Rs 2210 crore. This multiproduct (petrol, diesel, kerosene) pipeline will have a capacity of over 3 million metric tonnes per annum. Focusing on improving connectivity in the region, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of seven railway projects with a total length of 108 km and dedicate to the nation three railway projects with a total length of 111 km costing over Rs 2,690 crore. He will flag off MEMU train service on the Abhanpur-Raipur section via Mandir Hasaud. He will also dedicate to the nation 100 per cent electrification of Indian Railways rail network in Chhattisgarh. These projects will decongest, improve connectivity and boost social and economic development across the region.
Enhancing road infrastructure in Chhattisgarh, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the upgradation of Jhalamla to Sherpar section of NH-930 (37 km) and Ambikapur-Pathalgaon section of NH-43 (75 km) to 2 lanes. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for upgradation of Kondagaon-Narayanpur section of NH-130D (47.5 km) to 2 lanes. These projects costing over Rs 1,270 crore will significantly improve access to tribal and industrial areas leading to overall development of the region. In line with his commitment to ensure education for all, the Prime Minister will dedicate two major education initiatives which include 130 PM Schools in 29 districts of the State and Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) in Raipur. 130 schools will be upgraded under the PM School for Rising India scheme. These schools will help in providing high quality education through well-structured infrastructure, smart boards, modern laboratories and libraries. The VSK in Raipur will enable online monitoring and data analysis of various education related Government schemes. In keeping with the commitment to ensure access to affordable housing for rural families and improve their health, safety and overall quality of life, griha pravesh of 3 lakh beneficiaries will be held under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G). The Prime Minister will hand over the keys to some of the beneficiaries under the scheme.
