Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Sept. 22 -- : Expressing resentment against the central government for not giving permission to Chhattisgarh for ethanol production from paddy, state Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday said the state has infrastructure and paddy surplus for ethanol production.
Addressing the inaugural event of the two-day 'Vanijya Utsav' here on Tuesday, the Chief Minister emphasised that Chhattisgarh is rich in natural resources and carries immense potential for industry and trade.
"The state is known as the rice bowl of the world. Nowhere in the world produces so many varieties of rice. We used to export steel and rice primarily. The state has the resources of land, forest and water. Plus we also have the minerals. Bhilai ...