Chhattisgarh Economic Survey Projects Strong Growth Trajectory for 2025-26
Chhattisgarh's economy is poised for significant expansion in the upcoming financial year, with the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at constant prices estimated to grow by a robust 8.11 per cent. This optimistic forecast was unveiled in the Economic Survey Report for 2025-26, presented by State Planning, Economics and Statistics Department Minister OP Chaudhary in the assembly on Monday.
Detailed Growth Estimates and Sectoral Performance
According to advance estimates, the GSDP at constant prices, based on the 2011-12 benchmark, is expected to reach Rs 3,58,293 crore in 2025-26, up from Rs 3,31,402 crore in the previous fiscal year (FY25). This represents a substantial year-on-year increase, highlighting the state's economic resilience and development momentum.
The survey report provides a comprehensive breakdown of sectoral growth projections, underscoring broad-based economic strength:
- Agriculture and Allied Sector: Encompassing agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fishing, this sector is projected to grow by 7.49 per cent in the ongoing fiscal year compared to the previous one.
- Industry Sector: Including mining and quarrying, construction, manufacturing, and electricity, gas, and water supply, this sector is expected to expand by 7.21 per cent.
- Service Sector: Likely to witness the highest growth rate at 9.11 per cent, indicating a strong performance in services compared to the previous year.
Per Capita Income and Current Price GSDP Surge
In a key indicator of improved living standards, the per capita income, measured as per capita Net State Domestic Product at current prices, is anticipated to reach Rs 1,79,244 in 2025-26. This marks a notable increase of 10.07 per cent from the previous financial year, when it stood at Rs 1,62,848 in 2024-25.
Furthermore, the GSDP at current prices is likely to see a significant rise to Rs 6,31,291 crore in FY 2025-26, compared to Rs 5,65,845 crore in 2024-25. This growth translates to an impressive 11.57 per cent increase, reflecting the state's economic vitality and inflationary adjustments in the current price assessment.
The Economic Survey Report serves as a critical document outlining Chhattisgarh's economic prospects, with these projections setting a positive tone for the state's fiscal planning and development initiatives in the coming year.
