Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has given approval for setting up new steel plants in Bastar region.
The approval was accorded after a delegation of panchayat representatives from Dantewada district submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister seeking new industries be established in Bastar region.
The state government will take the initiative to set up four to five major steel plants in Bastar.
In the memorandum, the delegation noted that industries can be set up on 500 acre land parcel available in Ghotpal and Heeranar villages under Geedam development block of Dantewada, and no land acquisition from farmers would be required there.
The opening of new industries will create job opportunities for local youth.