Naya Raipur, Aug. 14 -- Chhattisgarh has set a target to increase its steel production capacity to 45 million tonnes from the current 28 million tonnes as the state looks to expand its steel industry while positioning itself as a major hub for green steel production, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said.

Speaking at the CII Green Steel & Mining Summit 2026 in Naya Raipur on Friday, CM Sai said the state has the resources and industrial base required to play a leading role in India's transition towards cleaner steel production.

"Chhattisgarh has all the resources to emerge as India's leading Green Steel hub--abundant minerals, a strong industrial base, reliable power, skilled manpower and a progressive policy environment," Sai said.

"As I...