Industries

* **Coal Mining:** Dominated by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), featuring mega-mines like Gevra (among the largest open-cast mines in Asia), Kusmunda, and Dipka. * **Power Generation:** Home to massive thermal power plants operated by NTPC and the Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGCL). * **Aluminum Manufacturing:** BALCO (Bharat Aluminum Company) operates one of India’s major aluminum smelters and captive power plants here. * **Logistics & Transportation:** A massive fleet of freight trains and heavy-duty trucks operates continuously to transport coal and raw materials across the country. * **Heavy Engineering:** Numerous ancillary industries provide parts, maintenance, and construction services to the mining and energy sectors.