Raipur, October 21, 2026: Chhattisgarh government is set to launch a significant initiative aimed at the well-planned and sustainable development of cities in the state, the expansion of modern urban infrastructure, and the enhancement of the financial viability of urban local bodies.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will inaugurate a one-day regional capacity-building workshop on the ‘Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)’ and ‘Urban Infrastructure Financing’ in Naya Raipur today.
The workshop will bring together policymakers and experts from across the country in the fields of urban development, financial management, and infrastructure.
Discussions will focus on critical topics such as mobilizing new financial resources for urban development, attracting private investment, issuing municipal bonds, developing infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), and ensuring the financial viability of affordable housing projects.
In the presence of the Chief Minister, the Urban Administration and Development Department will sign two key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), one with HUDCO and the other with CEPT University.
These agreements are intended to strengthen the institutional and financial capacities of urban local bodies, promote modern urban planning, and accelerate investment-driven infrastructure projects, official sources said.
The workshop, organized jointly by the state’s Urban Administration and Development Department and HUDCO at a private hotel in Naya Raipur, will feature Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, and Deputy Chief Minister for Urban Administration and Development Arun Sao, as distinguished guests.
