NMDC has announced a ₹5,427 crore investment plan for Bastar in Chhattisgarh, marking one of the most significant industrial commitments to the mineral-rich region in recent years. The move underscores New Delhi’s continuing bet on mining-led development in central India, where infrastructure, employment and local value addition remain central policy goals.

NMDC to Invest ₹5,427 Crore in Bastar as Centre Pushes Industrial Build-Out in Chhattisgarh
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National Governance & Policy Desk
NMDC has announced a ₹5,427 crore investment plan for Bastar in Chhattisgarh, marking one of the most significant industrial commitments to the mineral-rich region in recent years. The move underscores New Delhi’s continuing bet on mining-led development in central India, where infrastructure, employment and local value addition remain central policy goals.
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