R Krishna Das
 "R Krishna Das")
R Krishna Das
R Krishna Das is a senior journalist and reports for Business Standard from Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He has worked with The Telegraph and The Hitavada.
R Krishna Das is a senior journalist and reports for Business Standard from Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He has worked with The Telegraph and The Hitavada.
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Chhattisgarh unveils ₹52K cr development push in Bastar's investor meet
The event held on Thursday was envisioned to build confidence among investors and prepare a platform for investment post-insurgency
 "Chhattisgarh unveils ₹52K cr development push in Bastar's investor meet")
Chhattisgarh Housing Board earns 'record revenue' of ₹435 cr in 6 months
The first OTS scheme, launched in September 2021, got a modest response. It ran till March 2024 and only 506 properties costing Rs 88 crore were sold in three years
 "Chhattisgarh Housing Board earns 'record revenue' of ₹435 cr in 6 months")
Chhattisgarh govt sets October 30 deadline for first plastic park
The park will house units producing sprinklers, pipes, tubes, and agriculture equipment
 "Chhattisgarh govt sets October 30 deadline for first plastic park")
Centre approves 60,000 tonnes of urea for Chhattisgarh amid shortage
The state government has said it is addressing supply chain issues and promoting alternative fertilisers, due to the shortfall of diammonium phosphate (DAP) and urea
 "Centre approves 60,000 tonnes of urea for Chhattisgarh amid shortage")
Chhattisgarh, Odisha move to resolve decade-old Mahanadi water dispute
Mahanadi, a major river in India, originates from Chhattisgarh and flows through Odisha before merging in the Bay of Bengal. The historic Hirakud Dam at Sambalpur in Odisha is built across Mahanadi
 "Chhattisgarh, Odisha move to resolve decade-old Mahanadi water dispute")
Chhattisgarh govt clears way for aluminium park project in Korba district
The government has decided to hand over 105 hectares of land belonging to the Korba Thermal Power Station (KTPS) to the industries department, paving the way for the state's first aluminium park
 "Chhattisgarh govt clears way for aluminium park project in Korba district")
Chhattisgarh Pavilion gets massive response at Osaka Expo in Japan
The Pavilion weaves Chhattisgarh's cultural richness, industrial strength, and tourism potential
 "Chhattisgarh Pavilion gets massive response at Osaka Expo in Japan")
Chhattisgarh to showcase cultural heritage at Osaka World Expo 2025
More than 160 countries and nine international organisations are participating
Gaudham scheme to aid livestock safety, rural economy in Chhattisgarh
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the Gaudham Yojana would ensure livestock safety in the state and provide a source of income to cowherds and cattle attendants
 "Gaudham scheme to aid livestock safety, rural economy in Chhattisgarh")
Chhattisgarh updates 'half electricity bill' scheme to promote solar use
The new cap will not affect below poverty line (BPL) households, which receive up to 30 units of electricity free every month
 "Chhattisgarh updates 'half electricity bill' scheme to promote solar use")
Chhattisgarh govt inks agreement with NHPC to develop 1800 MW PSP
NHPC inked the pact on August 8 with the Chhattisgarh government and Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) for developing the pumped storage projects
 "Chhattisgarh govt inks agreement with NHPC to develop 1800 MW PSP")
Chhattisgarh govt plans to establish cricket academy in Nava Raipur
According to an official statement, direct land allotment to non-profit organisations is generally not permitted; however, the government has decided to relax the norms in this case
 "Chhattisgarh govt plans to establish cricket academy in Nava Raipur")
Chhattisgarh to get APEDA regional office in Raipur for agri-exports
The regional office will facilitate direct exports of fruits, vegetables, rice, GI-tagged products, millets, and other agri-commodities to international markets
 "Chhattisgarh to get APEDA regional office in Raipur for agri-exports")
SAIL-Bhilai URM achieves milestone of 5 mt of prime rail production
The Bhilai Steel Plant is the exclusive supplier of rails to the Indian Railways, and the URM was set up to produce high-quality rails in this capacity
 "SAIL-Bhilai URM achieves milestone of 5 mt of prime rail production")
Chhattisgarh passes Jan Vishwas Bill, boosts ease of doing business
The Bill aims to decriminalise minor technical violations by citizens and business owners. Offences committed under newly introduced Bill will attract monetary penalties, instead of criminal charges
 "Chhattisgarh passes Jan Vishwas Bill, boosts ease of doing business")
'Scooty Didi' from Chhattisgarh gets national praise for inspiring story
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also lauded Enu's efforts in empowering rural women and said "daughters like her truly embody the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat"
 "'Scooty Didi' from Chhattisgarh gets national praise for inspiring story")
Chhattisgarh govt gives a breather to small traders, waives VAT dues
The approved GST amendment draft incorporates key changes aligned with the decisions taken in the 55th meeting of the GST Council
 "Chhattisgarh govt gives a breather to small traders, waives VAT dues")
Chhattisgarh boosts forest foods brand 'JashPure' for wider outreach
JashPure, which is named after Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's home district of Jashpur, makes nutritious and preservative-free food products
 "Chhattisgarh boosts forest foods brand 'JashPure' for wider outreach")
Chhattisgarh govt revives Charan Paduka scheme for tendu leaf collectors
Under the scheme, up to two members per family -- aged 18 or above -- engaged in tendu leaf collection will receive a pair of footwear each every year
Chhattisgarh govt unveils draft policy to boost logistics and exports
The move will particularly benefit farmers and forest-based producers in resource-rich regions such as Bastar and Surguj
