A national-level educational institution will be set up on 40 acres in Sector 18. The lease agreement and land registry process were completed in the presence of the Chief Minister.

The youth of Chhattisgarh will get national level opportunities for management, skill development and modern employment oriented education in their own state.

The first batch will commence in two to three years and will benefit approximately 10,000 students when fully developed.

A major achievement towards developing Nava Raipur as an education and knowledge hub

Raipur, 1 September 2026/ Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, an important milestone was achieved today towards making Chhattisgarh one of the leading states in the country in the field of higher education, skills and knowledge. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), one of the prestigious higher education institutes of the country, will now establish its campus in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. In the presence of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, the lease agreement process for the establishment of the institute was completed today and the registration of the land was also completed. With this, the way has been paved for the establishment of NMIMS in Nava Raipur.

On this occasion, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the state government is continuously working towards ensuring that the youth of Chhattisgarh do not have to travel to major cities for quality and modern higher education and that they receive opportunities within their own state, similar to those offered at prestigious institutions in the country. The establishment of NMIMS is an important step towards this commitment. He said that the government's priority is to prepare the state's youth for future needs by providing quality education, skill development, and better employment opportunities.

On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Sharma, Finance Minister Mr. O.P. Chaudhary, Principal Secretary Mr. Subodh Singh, Housing and Environment Secretary Mr. Ankit Anand and Chief Executive Officer of Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Development Authority Mr. Chandan Kumar were present.

The state-of-the-art campus will be developed on 40 acres.

NMIMS's modern campus will be developed on approximately 40 acres of land in Sector 18 of Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. The land has been granted to Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM), which operates the institute, on a 90-year lease. The state cabinet approved the land allotment proposal for the institute on January 21, 2026. Following this, the necessary procedures were expedited and the crucial process of signing the lease agreement and land registry was completed today.

The goal is to complete the entire process of establishing the institute within the next seven years. However, students across the state will begin to benefit from it even before then. The goal is to start the first academic batch within two to three years. Once fully developed, the institute will be able to accommodate approximately 10,000 students.

New doors of quality higher education will open for the youth

The establishment of a prestigious institution like NMIMS will open up new possibilities for higher education in Chhattisgarh. The state's youth will have the opportunity to receive national-level education in management, skill development, and modern, employment-oriented courses within their own state.

This will reduce the need for talented students to travel to major metropolitan cities for quality higher education. Additionally, students from various parts of the country will come to Chhattisgarh to study. This will foster a diverse and rich educational environment in Naya Raipur.

Along with education, employment, skills and entrepreneurship will also gain momentum.

The impact of establishing NMIMS will not be limited to higher education. The institute will also create new opportunities in the state for skill development, employment, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Improved coordination between students, faculty, researchers, and industry will help develop skilled human resources to meet the changing needs of industry.

The presence of a national-level institute will also expand the possibilities for collaboration between academia and industry. Students will have greater opportunities for practical experience, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This will also increase the availability of skilled youth for the new industrial and service sectors developing in the state.

Nava Raipur will be recognized as a national level education hub.

The state government is moving forward to develop Nava Raipur Atal Nagar as an education and knowledge hub, equipped with modern infrastructure and improved connectivity. The establishment of a prestigious institution like NMIMS will give new impetus to this vision.

The influx of students, faculty, and researchers from across the country will expand the educational, cultural, and intellectual landscape of Naya Raipur. This will also enhance educational support activities, services, and employment opportunities. This will further strengthen Naya Raipur's identity as one of the country's leading emerging educational centers.

It is noteworthy that under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, the state government's youth-centric development policy places special emphasis on integrating education, skills, innovation, and employment. The establishment of NMIMS is an important step towards realizing this vision. With the completion of the lease agreement and land registry process, a new chapter is set to be added to Chhattisgarh's higher education landscape. In the coming years, this institute will not only provide quality education to thousands of youth in the state, but will also play a key role in establishing Naya Raipur as a national-level education, skills, and knowledge hub.