Rice: the rice bowl of India
Known in: Raipur plains · Dhamtari · Mahasamund
Chhattisgarh is known as the rice bowl of India. Local rice and rice products can reach markets across the country and abroad.
Swadeshi Vyapari Manch · Chhattisgarh
Uniting Chhattisgarh’s Traders for a Stronger, Self-Reliant Economy
छत्तीसगढ़ के व्यापारियों का महासंगम
A platform dedicated to trader unity, protecting local business and building a self-reliant economy through Swadeshi.
- Unity of TradersAssociations, shopkeepers and MSMEs, one voice
- E-Commerce RegulationA level playing field for local traders
- Vocal for LocalChoose local, promote Swadeshi
- Trade WelfareHawkers’ rights, credit, GST, social security
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Our Demands
Key demands and national resolutions.
Business Directory
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Congregations & Events
Congregations, meetings and campaigns.
Trader Helpdesk
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News & Updates
Approved news and press releases.
About us
What is Swadeshi Vyapari Manch?
A movement and congregation that unites India’s 8 crore traders — shopkeepers, businessmen, women, youth, street vendors and hawkers — and advocates stricter e-commerce regulation, promotion of indigenous products and practical welfare policies for traders.
Read our philosophyUnity of Traders
Bringing together trade associations, shopkeepers and MSMEs under one voice.
Protect Local Business
Lobbying for policies that protect Indian traders from unfair foreign competition and predatory e-commerce.
Strengthen the Economy
Promoting the Swadeshi ideology to keep India’s wealth within India and empower the domestic market.
Swadeshi journey
From Khadi to Chandrayaan
India has always made its own way: from the charkha to the Moon. Every Indian-made product keeps that journey going.
Make in India: make it here, sell it here, take it to the world
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Khadi
Swadeshi began with the charkha: self-reliance, one thread at a time.
Every Made-in-India product on a Chhattisgarh shelf supports a local maker, a family and a job. Illustration inspired by the Make in India campaign; not the official emblem.
Made in Chhattisgarh
Made in India, from Chhattisgarh
From Bastar’s craft to the state’s rice bowl: products made here deserve a shelf in every shop and a buyer across the country and beyond.
Bastar Dhokra and metal craft
Known in: Jagdalpur · Kondagaon · Bastar
Hand-cast metal figures and wrought-iron art: a heritage craft that deserves much wider markets.
Wood and bamboo craft
Known in: Bastar · Surguja · Ambikapur
Carved wood, bamboo furniture and tribal handicrafts made by local artisans.
Terracotta and pottery
Known in: Kondagaon · Bastar
Clay figures, lamps and decor shaped by hand and fired the traditional way.
Forest produce and herbal
Known in: Bastar · Surguja · Ambikapur
Honey, lac, tamarind and herbs gathered from the forests and sold as local, natural products.
Kosa silk and handloom
Known in: Champa · Raigarh
Handwoven Kosa silk and handloom cloth: a fine local textile tradition.
Steel, power and industry
Known in: Durg–Bhilai · Korba · Raipur
The state’s industrial backbone: steel, power, cement and metals that feed Made-in-India manufacturing.
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Examples of what the region is known for. Member businesses are listed in the Business Directory.
Business Directory
Make in India × AI
Engineers are ready. Give them infrastructure, and India moves at full speed.
India has one of the largest pools of software engineers in the world. With compute, data centres, power and fast networks built here, AI made in India can lift every sector, from traders and MSMEs to exports and jobs.
Engineers
Lakhs of skilled developers and researchers already work in India.
Infrastructure
Data centres, chips, power and networks built in India give that talent room to run.
Growth and jobs
Swadeshi AI tools help traders sell smarter, export more and create new jobs at home.
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A vision for discussion, not a statistic or an official forecast.
Our people
Who we bring together
Men, women, youth, shopkeepers, street vendors and hawkers: every trader has a place.
Retail traders
Shopkeepers and local retailers in every town.
Wholesale traders
Wholesalers, distributors and mandi traders.
Manufacturers & MSMEs
Small manufacturers and micro enterprises.
Hawkers & street vendors
Street vendors and hawkers, for their rights and dignity.
E-commerce sellers
Online sellers who want fair platform rules.
Trade associations
Associations and federations working together.
Our mission for Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh’s traders, building a self-reliant India
When Chhattisgarh’s traders choose, sell and carry Indian-made goods, local makers grow, jobs are created and the nation moves forward.
Sell Made-in-India products
Give Indian-made goods a place on your shelf. Choose local and Indian brands first and tell your customers why it matters.
Promote Make in India
Stand with domestic manufacturers and MSMEs. Connect Chhattisgarh’s producers with traders so that good products reach more shops.
Grow trade and exports
Help local traders and producers look beyond the district: new markets across India and abroad, better quality and fair prices.
Create jobs and growth
Stronger local trade and production create work for young people and women, and drive the growth of the state and the country.
Move towards Atmanirbhar Bharat
Reduce dependence on imports, build local value chains and take pride in Swadeshi: step by step towards a self-reliant India.
Our demands
Our key demands
The core policy demands of the Swadeshi Vyapari Manch movement.
E-Commerce Regulation
Strict regulation of foreign e-commerce giants to protect India’s MSMEs and small traders from predatory pricing and unfair practices.
Vocal for Local
Nationwide campaigns urging consumers and traders to adopt indigenous products over foreign goods, especially during festive and wedding seasons.
Grassroots Expansion
Expanding the Swadeshi movement to tehsil and town levels, establishing a Swadeshi Fund, and advocating for a regulatory board for online trade.
Trade Welfare
Addressing practical issues of shopkeepers including hawkers’ rights, trade credit cards, GST simplification, and social security for traders.
Events & Congregations
Upcoming congregations
State congregations · District meetings · Awareness drives · Swadeshi campaigns
No upcoming Chhattisgarh events are published right now.
All eventsNews & Media
Latest news & updates
Swadeshi Vyapari Manch Demands Strict E-Commerce Policy
A joint resolution passed at the national congregation calls for immediate regulation of foreign e-commerce platforms operating in India.
Swadeshi Campaign Reaches 500 New Towns Ahead of Festive Season
The grassroots expansion drive successfully organised Swadeshi committees in 500 new towns across 18 states.
Swadeshi Vyapari Manch Submits Memorandum to Commerce Ministry
Key demands include formation of an online trade regulatory board and stricter FDI compliance for e-commerce players.
Leadership
The people leading the movement
Approved office bearers will appear here once they are published.
National initiatives
Aligned with national campaigns
The movement supports these government-led national campaigns.
Make in India
Supporting the government’s flagship programme to transform India into a global manufacturing hub.
Learn moreAtmanirbhar Bharat
Championing India’s self-reliance mission: reducing imports and boosting domestic production.
Learn moreVocal for Local
Encouraging citizens and traders to choose Indian-made products and support local businesses.
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Why join the movement?
Registration helps the team reach you with updates and campaigns.
Join the Movement- Updates on national and state congregations
- Access to joint resolutions and policy papers
- Connect with your district and state trade network
- Alerts on Swadeshi and Vocal for Local drives
- Opportunity to become a district or state coordinator
Tips for traders
Smart habits for a safer, stronger business
Simple, practical reminders you can use in your shop or firm today.
Keep records digital
Issue proper bills and keep digital copies of invoices, stock and payments.
Verify before you buy
Check a supplier’s GSTIN and details before any large purchase.
Track due dates
Note return and licence due dates in a calendar to avoid late fees.
Prefer traceable payments
Use bank or UPI payments and keep the proof for any dispute.
Stay safe online
Use strong passwords and never share OTPs or banking PINs with anyone.
Ask early
If a notice or problem arrives, raise it before the deadline, not after.
General guidance only, not legal or tax advice. Confirm specifics with your CA or the helpdesk.
Trader Helpdesk
A dedicated desk to resolve traders’ concerns
Sign in with your member account. Private tickets are never public.
Register your concern- GST Assistance
- Legal Assistance
- IT Assistance
- Business Grievances
Our network
Five divisions, one movement
Pick your division and district to find your local team.
Raipur Division
5 districtsDurg Division
5 districtsBilaspur Division
5 districtsSurguja Division
5 districtsBastar Division
7 districtsNewer districts: Gaurela-Pendra-MarwahiSaktiSarangarh-BilaigarhManendragarh-Chirmiri-BharatpurMohla-Manpur-Ambagarh ChowkiKhairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai
The map is decorative and uses older district boundaries. The six districts formed later are listed below.
Contact
Get in touch
Write to the movement or visit the national office.
Chhattisgarh state office
The Chhattisgarh office address and phone will be published here once confirmed by the team.
National headquarters
Dharmkshetra Swadeshi Vyapari Manch Kendriya Karyalaya, RK Puram Sector 8, New Delhi – 110022
Write to us: info@swadeshivyaparijutan.com
Media enquiries: media@swadeshivyaparijutan.com
Office hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
National details as published by Swadeshi Vyapari Manch.
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