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Chief Minister Holds Review Meeting of Housing and Environment Department
Raipur, 6 July 2025 – Chief Minister Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai chaired a review meeting of the Housing and Environment Department at the Mahanadi Bhawan in Nava Raipur. During the meeting, he reviewed the activities being carried out under the Nava Raipur Development Authority and gave necessary instructions to the officials.
The meeting was attended by Finance and Housing & Environment Minister Mr. O.P. Choudhary, Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. Subodh Kumar Singh, Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. Rahul Bhagat, Housing & Environment Secretary Mr. Ankit Anand, NRDA CEO Mr. Chandan Kumar, CG Housing Board Commissioner Mr. Avnish Sharan, and Raipur Development Authority CEO Mr. Akash Chikara, among other senior officials.
The Chief Minister stated that the well-planned development of Nava Raipur is a top priority of the government. Keeping future needs in mind, the development of Nava Raipur will be carried out in a strategic manner. He emphasized that Nava Raipur is one of the most modern and beautiful capital cities in the country, hosting top institutions such as IIM, IIIT, and the National Law University. As the population grows in the coming years, it is essential to expand civic amenities accordingly.
The Chief Minister also discussed expanding railway connectivity in the Nava Raipur region and issued necessary instructions. He referred to the new Paralkasa–Kharsia railway line being constructed by the Government of India, which will pass through Balodabazar district, and expressed the intention to link this line to Nava Raipur. This, he said, would enhance rail services and benefit the general public.
Mr. Sai further emphasized the need for a logistics hub in Atal Nagar Nava Raipur in connection with the Visakhapatnam Expressway being built under the Bharatmala Project to boost development and promote import-export operations. Officials reported that about 95% of the expressway passing through Chhattisgarh has been completed. Once operational, it will reduce the distance between Raipur and Visakhapatnam by 100 km.
He added that the state’s new industrial policy is attracting large numbers of investors, which will create employment opportunities for the youth.
The Chief Minister reviewed the plantation and growth status of various trees—such as Peepal, Banyan, Karanj, Neem, Ashoka, Amaltas, and Gulmohar—under the Oxyzone development initiative in Nava Raipur.
Officials also informed that there are plans to develop a Commission-Bidding Complex for future use by state commissions, boards, and corporations. Additional proposals include a Working Women’s Hostel, a 100-bed hospital, and the establishment of a new police station in Nava Raipur.
The Chief Minister instructed that land allotted for new buildings in the Nava Raipur area should be properly utilized.
He also reviewed the work of institutions under the Housing and Environment Department, including:
Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board
Chhattisgarh Housing Board
Town and Country Planning Department
Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)
Raipur Development Authority
and provided necessary guidelines to the concerned officials.
