
The groundbreaking ceremony for a new manufacturing plant of Yash Fans and Appliances Limited was held in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 16 October 2026 in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
The Hyderabad-based company will invest Rs 152.74 crore in the facility, which is expected to generate approximately 3,500 direct jobs. The plant will manufacture electric fans and kitchen appliances for brands including Crompton, Havells, Usha and Milton. It will be the company's first manufacturing unit in the state.
The project aligns with Chhattisgarh's Industrial Development Policy 2024-2030, which prioritises employment-generating industries and sectors such as electronics. The plant is expected to use locally produced steel and aluminium, marking the state's entry into consumer electronics manufacturing.
The Yash Fans plant signals a tangible outcome from Chhattisgarh's Industrial Development Policy 2024-2030, which aims to convert investment proposals into operational projects. For a state seeking to diversify beyond mining and agriculture, the entry into consumer electronics manufacturing is a strategic shift. The use of local steel and aluminium ties the project to the state's existing resource base, potentially retaining more economic value within Chhattisgarh. The 3,500 direct jobs and ancillary opportunities for suppliers and small enterprises will test whether the policy's emphasis on employment-oriented investment delivers on the ground. The next step is the plant's construction and eventual commissioning.
Source: drishtiias.com
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