"Entrepreneurship creating new story of prosperity": CM Sai highlights investment potential at Chhattisgarh Tent and Decor Expo
Raipur, August 1
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday said the state was emerging as one of the country's trusted destinations for investment, industry and trade, attributing the growth to good governance, the new industrial policy and reforms in Ease of Doing Business.
In a post on X, CM Sai said discussions were held with tent and decoration business owners and representatives from the industrial sector who had gathered from across the country for the Chhattisgarh Tent and Decor Expo-2026 in Raipur.
"Where entrepreneurship finds opportunity, that is where the new story of prosperity is written," Sai said. He said the discussions focused on the possibilities of investment, trade and entrepreneurship in the state.
"Due to good governance, the new industrial policy, and the extensive reforms carried out in the field of 'Ease of Doing Business,' Chhattisgarh today is establishing a strong identity as one of the country's most trusted and emerging states for investment, industry, and trade," the Chief Minister said.
Sai added that the government was committed to creating a prosperous Chhattisgarh with empowered entrepreneurs and industries.
"Prosperous entrepreneurs, empowered industries, and a developed Chhattisgarh--this is the resolve with which we are moving forward," he said.
Speaking at the three-day expo organised by the Tent Owners Association, Sai said the event would boost the tent business and benefit small-scale tent business owners in the state.
He said representatives from 15 states had arrived to participate in the expo and praised the association for making provisions to provide subsidies to tent business owners purchasing tent-related equipment during the three-day event.
"It is a matter of great fortune for Chhattisgarh that the Tent Owners Association has organised a three-day expo here. Representatives from 15 states have arrived for this event. Notably, the association has made provisions to provide subsidies to tent business owners who purchase tent-related equipment during these three days," Sai said.
He expressed confidence that the expo would prove to be a milestone in the growth of the tent business and create opportunities for small tent business owners in Chhattisgarh to benefit from the event.
"This three-day expo will undoubtedly prove to be a milestone in the growth of the tent business, and small tent business owners in Chhattisgarh will also benefit from this event," the Chief Minister said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I appreciate the effort but let's be realistic. We need more than just speeches on X (Twitter). The real test is whether these subsidies actually reach the small tent owners on the ground. My uncle runs a small tent business in Bhilai and he says paperwork is still a nightmare. Ease of Doing Business needs to work at the local level, not just in policy documents.
15 states participating in the expo is actually a big deal! 🎉 This kind of networking can really boost the local economy. Chhattisgarh has been underrated for too long - we have resources, infrastructure, and now a business-friendly government. The tent and decor industry might be the starting point but this shows bigger things are coming.
These events are like a boon for small business owners. My father has been in this industry for 25 years in Durg, and back in the day we had to travel to Delhi or Mumbai for equipment. Having such expos in-state is a game-changer. Hope the subsidies mentioned actually materialize - that would make a real difference for the smaller players.
Interesting perspective from outside India. It's heartening to see grassroots industry getting attention. The tent and decor sector is often overlooked but is critical for so many cultural and social events in India. This model of supporting smaller entrepreneurship could be a lesson for other states too. Hope this isn't just an election-time initiative but long-term vision. 💫
The tent business in Chhattisgarh has huge potential, especially during wedding season and Chhattisgarhi festivals like Pola and
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