Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai spoke at the The Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi on August 21, 2026. During a fireside chat titled “Chhattisgarh's Next Leap: From Resources to Industry,” he outlined the state's new economic model focused on artificial intelligence, startups, and manufacturing. CM Sai reported that Chhattisgarh attracted over ₹8 lakh crore in fresh investments under its new industrial policy, noting that the state's economy reached ₹6.31 lakh crore with a growth rate of 11.57%. Show more Show less