The NDTV MPCG Emerging Business Conclave – Raipur Chapter was a powerful convergence of entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders, reinforcing NDTV MPCG’s position as the definitive platform where Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh’s most influential voices shape policies and strategies that drive economic progress. This chapter energized Chhattisgarh’s business ecosystem and showcased the state’s growing role at the heart of India’s transformation.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao emphasized that this conclave by NDTV will play a crucial role in accelerating Chhattisgarh’s development by boosting investment. Held as part of a series of impactful conclaves across the region, the Raipur Chapter builds on NDTV MPCG’s growing legacy of bringing together the right minds to drive real change and foster meaningful dialogue between industry and government.
Shri Arun Sao, delivering the keynote, spoke about the state’s balanced approach to industrial growth – “We have reached a stage where we must envision what the future of Chhattisgarh should look like… We’re working to ensure that industries do not flourish in isolated pockets, but thrive across the entire state.”
He also outlined the state’s new industrial policy, designed with a clear focus – “We undertook extensive groundwork to design Chhattisgarh’s new industrial policy, developing zones based on their specific capacities. We see immense potential in sectors like food processing and tourism, which we are actively converting into high-impact industries.”
The Deputy CM further stressed the importance of a safe and stable environment for business, sharing insights on recent security operations – “Operation Sindoor stands as one of independent India’s most precise and significant anti-terror operations—carried out deep inside hostile territory. Its impact has echoed across the world, marking a major success in our fight against terrorism.”
“The backbone of Naxalism has been broken. Since 2023, security forces have seen a significant drop in casualties. We have empowered them to continue the mission of eliminating Naxalism because true development in Bastar is only possible when peace prevails.”
The conclave also featured valuable perspectives from leaders like Dr. Arvind Tiwari of Dr. C.V. Raman University, Prakash Lohana of Astavinayak Realties, Astavinayak Realties of Unity Hospital, Dr. Diwakar Pandey from Balco Medical Centre and industrialist Sunil Ramdas Agrawal .
This conclave reinforced NDTV MPCG’s standing as a dynamic platform that drives policy innovation, nurtures entrepreneurship, and fuels a forward-looking vision for the region’s growth. With each conclave, NDTV MPCG is fast becoming the bridge connecting government, business, and society — pushing India’s progress further.
