Chhattisgarh CM Sai begins 10-day Japan, South Korea visit to attract investments

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai to attend Japan’s World Expo in Osaka. Sai is scheduled to return on August 31

Updated on: Aug 21, 2025, 12:08:55 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday left for a 10-day trip to Japan and South Korea to draw investments in key sectors, including electronics, automobiles, and food processing, officials aware of the matter said.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that after the launch of the new industrial policy in November last year, the state has so far received investment proposals worth ₹6.5 lakh crore. (PTI)

“I will attend the World Expo in Osaka, Japan. Both Japan and South Korea have made significant progress in electronics, automobiles, and food processing. Chhattisgarh too has immense possibilities in these sectors. We will present our new industrial policy and invite industrialists to invest in the state,” Sai, who is on his first foreign visit as the CM, said before boarding his flight to Delhi at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur in Chattisgarh.

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Sai, who is scheduled to leave for Japan from Delhi on Thursday, will return to India on August 31, official said.

Sai said that after the launch of the new industrial policy in November last year, the state has so far received investment proposals worth ₹6.5 lakh crore. “Several projects have already started, while others are in the process of implementation,” he added.

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More than 160 countries and nine international organisations are participating in the ongoing World Expo 2025 in Osaka, organised by the Bureau International des Expositions. The theme of World Expo 2025 is “People’s Living Lab”, focusing on innovation and co-creation of a sustainable future. India’s pavilion highlights its achievements in information technology (IT), space, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, tourism, culture, infrastructure, and railways, with Chhattisgarh showcasing its traditional ‘Dokra art’, displayed under the ‘One District One Product’ initiative.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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