Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at Parliament House to seek support for three major Bastar development projects.
These proposals aim to bridge critical infrastructure and healthcare gaps in the Bastar region, which has historically lagged behind other areas in development. The state government is seeking financial and policy backing from the central government to accelerate these initiatives.
One of the primary requests is the establishment of a urea plant with an estimated cost of ₹10,500 crore [1]. This industrial project is intended to boost the local economy and support agricultural productivity in the region.
In addition to industrial growth, the chief minister requested assistance to provide electricity grid connectivity to 461 villages [2]. Expanding the power grid is seen as a fundamental step in improving the quality of life and enabling economic activity in remote rural areas.
Sai also sought the creation of an All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in the region [3]. This facility would expand access to traditional medicine, and specialized healthcare services for the local population.
The meeting focused on the necessity of central intervention to implement these key projects. By securing federal assistance, the state hopes to transform the socioeconomic landscape of Bastar through a combination of industrialization, energy security, and public health infrastructure [4].
“Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at Parliament House”
The request for a massive industrial investment and expanded utility access reflects a strategic push to stabilize and integrate the Bastar region into the national economy. By focusing on urea production and energy, the government is attempting to create a sustainable economic base in a region that has long struggled with underdevelopment and isolation.
