NITI Aayog Report Urges Big Boost for Chhattisgarh’s Services Sector

Raipur, Jul 18 (KNN) A new NITI Aayog report, unveiled in New Raipur in the presence of CM Vishnu Deo Sai and NITI Aayog member K Subramaniam, calls for a significant upgrade in Chhattisgarh’s service sector.

Currently, services make up 35% of the state’s GDP, and the goal is to raise this to 50% by 2047—matching the broader vision of transforming Chhattisgarh into a Rs 75 lakh crore economy by then .

At present, industry contributes around 45% and agriculture 20% to the state GDP. The report stresses that rapid growth in information technology, logistics, and tourism will be necessary to achieve the proposed service-sector expansion. 

Specific initiatives suggested include developing IT-enabled hubs, fostering AI startups, and establishing BPO centres with incentives such as low-cost land and regional subsidies.

Tourism also plays a key role. Chhattisgarh currently ranks 19th for domestic and 28th for international tourism.

To improve this, the report recommends tax breaks, discounted utilities, and the development of varied tourism formats—eco-tourism, heritage, wellness, adventure, religious, and MICE—with dedicated infrastructure at select destinations.

Connectivity enhancements are central to supporting these ambitions. Unlocking economic potential will require transforming Raipur Airport into an international hub with direct global flights, building rail links to previously unconnected districts, upgrading roads, and creating multi‑modal logistics parks and cold-chain facilities.

CM Sai emphasised that the state GDP, currently around Rs 5 lakh crore, needs to grow roughly 15-fold to reach Rs 75 lakh crore by 2047. 

The roadmap prioritises human capital, social equity, and sustainable governance—particularly investing in education, healthcare, skill development, and inclusive growth in tribal and forest-based economies.

(KNN Bureau)