Raipur: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday inaugurated the newly established unit of Aspire Pharmaceuticals located in Sector-05 of Nava Raipur. On the occasion, he extended his best wishes to the management and toured the production facility to observe the entire process of drug manufacturing.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said that the idea of setting up this unit was conceived during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, when there was a shortage of essential medicines. “Today, that dream has become a reality,” he remarked. He added that when the world was battling the pandemic, India set an example by developing indigenous vaccines. He noted that the launch of this pharmaceutical unit is a vital step toward the state’s industrial progress.
CM Sai stated that Chhattisgarh’s new industrial policy is attracting investors, with investment proposals exceeding ₹6 lakh crore received in the past 7–8 months, and work has already begun on many of these projects. He emphasized that the state government is focusing on generating maximum employment through industrial units and providing them with special incentives.
He said that as Chhattisgarh enters its silver jubilee year, the contributions made over the past 25 years—especially those of former Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh—are invaluable. “Dr. Singh not only eliminated hunger from the state but also laid a strong foundation in health, education, and infrastructure,” he said. Highlighting achievements in the health sector, he pointed out that the state had only one medical college at the time of its formation, which has now increased to 15. Through schemes like Ayushman Bharat and the Chief Minister’s Special Health Assistance Scheme, citizens are receiving free medical treatment. The CM further shared that in the last one and a half years, he has witnessed the inauguration of more than six specialized hospitals, indicating the consistent expansion of health facilities in the state. He also mentioned that Prime Minister Modi envisions a nation where people remain healthy and disease-free, and wellness centres are playing a key role in delivering holistic health services in line with that vision.
The Chief Minister said the government has formulated a Vision Document under the “Viksit Chhattisgarh 2047” initiative. He informed that the current Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Chhattisgarh is ₹5 lakh crore, with a goal to double it to ₹10 lakh crore by 2030 and expand it to ₹75 lakh crore by 2047. “This ambitious target can only be achieved with the cooperation of the people,” he asserted.
During the visit, CM Sai praised the advanced technologies deployed at Aspire Pharmaceuticals. He noted that the unit is fully automated and will manufacture various types of medicines including tablets, syrups, ointments, and creams. He added that the expansion of this facility will create numerous employment opportunities for local youth.
Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, speaking on the occasion, called the unit’s launch a significant and inspiring step in the state’s pharmaceutical sector. He noted that India has established its global identity in this domain, especially during the COVID-19 era, when the world realized the importance of medicines and medical infrastructure. Even developed countries like the United States and those in Europe relied on India’s pharmaceutical capabilities during the crisis. Dr. Singh further stated that recently, the vision to build a developed Chhattisgarh has been formally outlined in the Vision Document, which will guide the state to new heights in the coming years.
He emphasized the central role of Nava Raipur in the state’s industrial development. “This area is not only ideal for industrial investment but is also logistically strategic due to its connectivity with all major routes,” he said. Dr. Singh extended his best wishes to the team of Aspire Pharmaceuticals and said that the unit will give fresh momentum to the development of Nava Raipur.
The event was graced by Forest Minister Shri Kedar Kashyap, Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Laxmi Rajwade, Shri Pawan Sai, MLA Guru Khushwant Saheb, MLA Shri Motilal Sahu, MLA Shri Lalit Chandrakar, MLA Shri Sampat Agrawal, MLA Shri Anuj Sharma, CGMSC Chairman Shri Deepak Mhaskey, CSIDC Chairman Shri Rajeev Agrawal, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Chairman Shri Neelu Sharma, Minority Commission Chairman Shri Amarjeet Chhabra, Civil Supplies Corporation Chairman Shri Sanjay Srivastava, and from Aspire Pharmaceuticals—Shri Komalchand Chopra, Shri Anil Deshlahara, and Shri Ujjwal Deepak, along with a large gathering of guests and stakeholders.
