Chief minister Sai invites Japanese firms to partner in Chhattisgarh’s growth

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai highlighted the state’s resources, policy support, and investment potential at the “Investor Connect” forum in Japan’s Osaka

Published on: Aug 26, 2025, 09:22:25 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai has invited Japanese companies to partner in his state’s “growth journey shaped by innovation and opportunity”. Speaking at the “Investor Connect” forum in Japan’s Osaka on Monday, he highlighted the state’s resources, policy support, and investment potential.

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the “Investor Connect” forum in Japan’s Osaka. (X)

Officials said Osaka-based Sartaj Foods pledged $11.45 million in setting up a food processing unit in Chhattisgarh at the event. They added that the investment will generate employment, benefit local farmers, and boost the state’s agri-based economy.

Sai met Naoyuki Shimada, the president of Morabu Hanshin, a Japanese system development and workforce solutions company, and discussed collaboration in skill training and workforce exchange.

Officials said Sai showcased the state’s competitive advantages, including mineral wealth, single-window clearance, industrial infrastructure, and policy incentives. They added that Japanese investors expressed interest in food processing, technology, and workforce solutions.

Sai said Chhattisgarh is committed to providing an investor-friendly ecosystem. “The collaborations discussed in Osaka will bring investment and empower our farmers, create jobs, and strengthen the foundations of a developed Chhattisgarh.” Sai said India and Japan share a deep bond of trust and values.

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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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