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{{short description|City in India}}
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Nava Raipur
| official_name = Atal Nagar
| settlement_type = [[Planned Community|Planned City]], [[Greenfield project|Greenfield City]]
| image_map = {{Maplink|frame=yes|plain=y|zoom=12|frame-width=300|frame-height=200|frame-align=center|type=point|title=Naya Raipur|marker=city|type2=shape|stroke-width2=2|stroke-color2=#808080}}
| map_alt =
| map_caption = Interactive map of Naya Raipur
| pushpin_map = India Chhattisgarh#India
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Chhattisgarh, India
| coordinates = {{coord|21.161|N|81.787|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Chhattisgarh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Raipur district|Raipur]]
| established_title = 
| established_date = 2000
| founder = [[Raman Singh]]
| named_for = [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]]<br>Brahma Deo Rai
| governing_body = [[Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran]]
| unit_pref = Metric
| population_total = 560000
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = 
| postal_code = 492101
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = +91-0771
| registration_plate = CG 04
| blank_name_sec1 = [[Railway station]]
| blank_info_sec1 = [[CBD Naya Raipur railway station|CBD Naya Raipur]] (CBDNR)
| blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Raipur]], [[Bhilai]], [[Durg]]
| blank_name_sec2 = [[Airport]]
| blank_info_sec2 = [[Raipur Airport|Swami Vivekananda Airport]] (RPR)
| blank2_name_sec1 = Civic agency
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran]]
| leader_title1 = [[Member of Parliament]]
| leader_name1 = [[Brijmohan Agrawal]], [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] ([[Raipur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Raipur]])
| leader_title2 = [[Member of Legislative Assembly]]
| leader_name2 = [[Guru Khushwant Saheb]], [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] ([[Arang Assembly constituency|Arang]])
| website = {{URL|https://navaraipuratalnagar.com}}
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| image1 = Chhattisgarh New Vidhan Sabha, Sector 19, Atal Nagar (cropped).jpg
| caption1 = [[Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly]]
| image2 = Naya Raipur, Sector 19.png
| caption2 = Capitol complex
| image3 = Mantralaya Naya Raipur (Atal Nagar).png
| caption3 = [[Government of Chhattisgarh|Secretariat Chhattisgarh]]
| image4 = Avinash Times Square mall, Naya Raipur.png
| caption4 = Avinash Times Square Mall
| image5 = Musical fountain, In sector 19 Atal Nagar , Naya Raipur.png
| caption5 = Musical Fountain
| image6 = IIIT Naya Raipur 1.jpg
| caption6 = [[International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur|IIIT Naya Raipur]]
| image7 =Swagat Vatika, Cloverleaf interchange Naya Raipur, (Atal Nagar).png
| caption7 = Swagat Vatika Cloverleaf Interchange
| image8 = Sri Sathya Sai temple , Naya Raipur.png
| caption8 = Satya Sai Mandir
| image9 = Purkhauti Muktangan, Sector 24 Naya Raipur.png
| caption9 = [[Purkhouti Muktangan]]
| image10 = Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur.jpg
| caption10 = [[Nava Raipur International Cricket Stadium|Nava Raipur stadium]]
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'''Nava Raipur''', officially known as '''Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/---naya-raipur----renamed----nava-raipur---.html|title= Naya Raipur renamed Nava Raipur|date=2019|website=Daily Pioneer|language=en}}</ref> is a [[planned city]] and fully [[Greenfield project|Greenfield city]] in [[Indian state]] of [[Chhattisgarh]]. It is planned to replace [[Raipur]] as the capital city of [[Chhattisgarh]].<ref>{{cite book|author=Mary N. Woods|title=Women Architects in India: Histories of Practice in Mumbai and Delhi|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oz4lDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA195|year=2016|publisher=Taylor & Francis|isbn=978-1-134-77422-7|page=195|quote=Naya Raipur, a city planned for 500,000 residents on 11,000 acres, must embody government aspirations for the entire state. It will replace the polluted, antiquated, and overcrowded old capital of Raipur.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=History of Atal Nagar |url=https://atalnagar.com/wps/portal/nrda/city-information/history-of-naya-raipur |website=Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran |access-date=26 May 2019 |quote=Atal Nagar, as the name suggests, is the new upcoming state capital of Chhattisgarh.}}</ref> The Government of Chhattisgarh, the state's administrative body is situated here. The city is located between [[National Highway 53 (India)|National Highway 53]] and [[National Highway 30 (India)|National Highway 30]], about 17 km south-east of the capital city [[Raipur]]. [[Swami Vivekananda Airport]] separates Raipur and Nava Raipur.

== Nava Raipur Development Authority ==
After the formation of the new state of Chhattisgarh in November 2000, the state government decided to create a well planned new city for Raipur. Hence a special area has been notified under section 64 of Nagar Tatha Gramnivesh Adhiniyam 1973.

The authority thus formed is the Capital Area Development Authority (CADA) which is now called the [[Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran]] (NRDA). NRDA is the nodal agency undertaking comprehensive development of this [[Greenfield land|'greenfield']] city.

Chief executive officers are appointed by government and other officers and staff working under NRDA organisation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nayaraipur.com/nayaraipur/topmenu/aboutnrda.aspx |title=Naya Raipir Development Authoritiy {{!}} About |access-date=12 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090406202259/http://www.nayaraipur.com/nayaraipur/topmenu/aboutnrda.aspx |archive-date=6 April 2009 }}</ref> [[Indian Administrative Service]] (IAS) officer P. Joy Oommen is the chairman of the NRDA, while S.S. Bajaj is its chief executive.<ref>{{cite web |title=Naya Raipir Development Authoritiy {{!}} Organization setup |url=http://www.nayaraipur.com/nayaraipur/leftmenu/orgset.aspx?ival=16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007205306/http://www.nayaraipur.com/nayaraipur/leftmenu/orgset.aspx?ival=16 |archive-date=7 October 2008 |access-date=3 December 2025}}</ref>

== Economic base ==
The main activity base of Nava Raipur would be the government/state capital functions. However, a diversification of economy is desirable, which would be attained through the following activities:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nayaraipur.com/nayaraipur/leftmenu/economic.aspx?ival=17 |title=Naya Raipir Development Authoritiy {{!}} {{!}} Economic Base| access-date=12 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007205255/http://www.nayaraipur.com/nayaraipur/leftmenu/economic.aspx?ival=17 |archive-date=7 October 2008 }}</ref>
* Software technology park
* Gems, jewellery and other similar industries
* Business offices
* Health, education and research services
* Regional recreational activities
* Nandan Van Zoo & Safari
* International cricket stadium
* 5 star hotels
* 18 hole golf course and golf villas
* Museums
* Art gallery and library
* Garden
* Botanical garden
* Lakes
* Film City<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-09-30 |title=Naya Raipur will soon see a film city |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/raipur/naya-raipur-will-soon-see-a-film-city/articleshow/78393388.cms |access-date=2024-03-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Planning methodology ==
While venturing to prepare the development plan for Nava Raipur, basic studies were made in the form of a secondary survey of data on [[Chandigarh]] (the first planned capital of a state in independent India) and Raipur, the elder sister and the most important "organic" metropolis in the region.

The space quantum against each activity/work-centre was then ascertained going by the accepted thumb-rule of the concerned industry/trade/activity, to the case of capital complex, and exact figures of government jobs were taken into consideration. The resultant space quantum was then allocated on two-dimension on the structure plan and final quantum, shape, location, was defined by exact boundaries/roads on the plan.

With iterations, the allocated spaces were again translated in terms of number of jobs and the total number of job in the city arrived at. With a population of 5.6 lakhs, the Nava Raipur City will be expected to generate approximately 2.2 lakh jobs, with an assumed workforce participation rate of 40%. The high standards of physical and social infrastructure adopted for the city will be able to cope with the maximum capacity of the city.<ref name="nayaraipur.in">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nayaraipur.in/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=53|title=Nayaraipur.in|website=nayaraipur.in}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

== Education ==
[[File:Academic block, Hidayatullah National Law University.jpg|thumb|[[Hidayatullah National Law University]]]]

Nava Raipur will form the hub of educational institutions in the state. The city will have premier educational institutions shifted from [[Raipur]]. A few of them are:
* [[Hidayatullah National Law University]]
* [[National Institute of Technology, Raipur]]
* [[International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur|International Institute of Information Technology]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iiitnr.ac.in/|title=Welcome to IIIT NAYA RAIPUR {{!}} IIIT NAYA RAIPUR|website=iiitnr.ac.in|access-date=30 July 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://iiitnr.ac.in/ International Institute of Information Technology]</ref>
* [[Indian Institute of Management, Raipur]]<ref>[http://iimraipur.ac.in/ Indian Institute of Management Raipur]</ref>

The state government is planning to develop a science city in Nava Raipur.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/indias-fourth-science-city-to-be-developed-in-chhattisgarh-s-nava-raipur-101707274211871.html|title=India’s fourth Science City to be developed in Chhattisgarh’s Nava Raipur|website=Hindustan Times|date=7 February 2024|access-date=23 July 2024}}</ref>

==Transportation==
===Roadways===
Nava Raipur has an entirely planned road network within the city premises, and is having good connectivity with Raipur and the rest of the state, with the help of national and state highways. Some of the major roads are [[Raipur–Naya Raipur Expressway]], or the ''Atal Path Expressway'', which directly connects the city with [[Raipur Junction railway station|Raipur railway station]], [[National Highway 30 (India)|National Highway 30]] (NH-30 as a secondary highway to Raipur and [[National Highway 53 (India)|National Highway 53]] (NH-53), which passes through just north of the city.

The proposed [[Durg–Raipur–Arang Expressway]] will pass through the southern limits of the city, and the under-construction [[Raipur–Visakhapatnam Expressway]] will start from [[Kurud]], which is {{cvt|41|km}} south of the city, and could be accessed with the help of NH-30. Once both the expressways are completed, it will help the city by enhancing connectivity and commute with the state, as well as with the rest of the country.

===Rail===
There are two small railway stations in proximity to the city, and the main and nearest railway station is the Nava Raipur Railway Station or ''Atal Nagar Railway Station'', which is located {{cvt|11|km}} north of the city, lying on the [[Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line]] passing through the northern limits of the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nava Raipur Atal Nagar’s 3 Way Connectivity!|url=https://navaraipuratalnagar.com/wps/portal/nrda/about-nrda/connectivity/!ut/p/z1/lZDLCoJQEIafxq0zXtBDOynvEUfItLMJDVPBG2r5-kltsuw2uxm-D_75gUEIrIoueRr1eV1FxbjvmXKwrBWiLIsblBwdPaItDXtrCKqgQjAFiOJK6JmqS2yLiNpaBPafL5jC6FO6030qoi7_5uOb0fC7z6bIzAdPwGvEG_AhgwMsLer43qdWxRJJgbXJKWmTlj-34znr-6ZbcMjhMAx8nFcpf6xLDueErO56CB85aErfDzGnZUC6K94WIAw!/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/|website=[[Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran]]|access-date=10 March 2023}}</ref> The major railway stations are [[Raipur Junction railway station]], {{cvt|25|km}} and Arang Mahanadi railway station located at [[Arang]], {{cvt|24|km}} from Nava Raipur, respectively.

To the east of the [[Swami Vivekananda International Airport|airport]], in the Central Business District, a bypass line has been made to connect the city directly by making a new, major railway station for Nava Raipur. It is named as the ''CBD Railway Station'', and is under construction. Once completed, it will become the main railway station for the city.<ref>{{cite web|title=Naya Raipur Railway Station (SECR/Indian Railways|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/naya-raipur-nrmh/12026|website=indiarailinfo.com|date=1 March 2023|access-date=10 March 2023}}</ref>

===Bus transport===
[[File:Raipur-Naya Raipur BRTS.png|thumb|[[Raipur and Naya Raipur Bus Rapid Transit System]]]]
Regular bus services are operated by the [[Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran]], government and private operators from the main bus station of Nava Raipur Bus Station, and along with these services, the [[Raipur and Naya Raipur Bus Rapid Transit System]] also connects the city with [[Raipur]]. The BRTS has currently 9 stops in the city, as part of the first phase of the [[smart city]] project, which in the future will be expanded in the coming phases.

===Metro===
A [[light rail]], Metrolite or Lite Metro (as referred in India), has been proposed by the [[Government of Chhattisgarh]], which will start from Nava Raipur to [[Durg]] via Raipur and [[Bhilai]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Monthly Allowance To Unemployed Youth, Focus On Metro, Sports & Infra: CM Baghel Tabels Chhattisgarh Budget|url=https://news.abplive.com/states/chhattisgarh-budget-2023-announcement-for-health-education-agriculture-budget-highlights-cm-bhupesh-baghel-1586508|work=[[ABP News]]|date=6 March 2023|access-date=9 March 2023|language=en}}</ref>

===Air===
[[File:Swami vivekananda Airport terminal Raipur. Night view.jpg|thumb|[[Swami Vivekananda Airport|Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur]]]]

The nearest airport is [[Swami Vivekananda International Airport|Swami Vivekananda Airport]], the only major airport of Chhattisgarh, lies within the city premises of the city, in its western outskirts, {{cvt|10|km}} from the centre. The airport is well-connected, having daily direct flights to [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bangalore]], [[Pune]], [[Chennai]], [[Goa]], [[Lucknow]], [[Indore]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Bhopal]], [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Nagpur]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Prayagraj]], and [[Jagdalpur]], operated by [[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]], [[IndiGo]] and [[Vistara]] airlines.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/raipur-gets-air-connectivity-with-17-cities-in-country.html|title=Raipur gets air connectivity with 17 cities in country|website=The Pioneer|date=1 November 2021|access-date=15 November 2021}}</ref>

== Sports ==

[[Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium]] is a recently constructed [[cricket stadium]] in the city. It was opened in 2008, and has a capacity to handle 65,000 spectators. It is the second largest cricket stadium in [[India]] and the [[List of cricket grounds by capacity|fourth largest cricket stadium in the world by seating capacity]].

The stadium was home ground for two matches for the [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) team, [[Delhi Daredevils]], during the 2013, 2015 and 2016 events.

The stadium hosted a [[half marathon]], with the theme ''"Let Us Run"'' on 16 December 2012 to mark [[Vijay Diwas (India)|Vijay Diwas]].<ref>{{cite web|author=TNN |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/Half-marathon-in-Naya-Raipur/articleshow/17401264.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216063340/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-27/raipur/35409677_1_half-marathon-international-cricket-stadium-capital-city |url-status=live |archive-date=16 February 2013 |title=Half marathon in Naya Raipur – TOI |date=27 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 April 2013}}</ref>

== Culture ==

Chhattisgarh is known for its rich cultural heritage, which includes folk music, dance, festivals, and traditional crafts.
[[File:Chhatisgarh Culture.jpg|thumb|Chhatisgarh Culture]]
'''Folk music and dance''': Chhattisgarh has many folk dances and music styles, including the famous Pandwani, a musical narration of the Mahabharata. Other dances include Raut Nacha, Panthi, Soowa, Paika, Chaitra Peram, Saila, Bagh, Osbara, and Disari.

'''Festivals''': Chhattisgarh celebrates many festivals, including Chakradhar Samaroh, Sirpur Mahotsav, Rajim Kumbh, and Bastar Lokotsav.

'''Traditional crafts''': Chhattisgarh has many traditional art and crafts.

'''Ornaments''': Traditional ornaments include kardhan, phully, painjna, bidhu, tora, and maldar.

== See also ==
* [[Naya Raipur Development Authority]]
* [[Purkhouti Muktangan, Naya Raipur]]
* [[Atal Park]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Commons category-inline}}
* [https://atalnagar.com/ Naya Raipur Development Authority]
* [https://glibs.in/MISC/CM-Bhupesh-Baghel-inaugurates-zoo-in-Nandanvan-forest-73901.html/ Jungle Safari Zoo, Nava Raipur]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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