Major achievement towards developing Naya Raipur as education and knowledge hub

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), one of the country’s most prestigious higher education institutions, will now establish its campus in Naya Raipur Atal Nagar of Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai
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     Raipur, September 01, 2026: Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), one of the country’s most prestigious higher education institutions, will now establish its campus in Naya Raipur Atal Nagar of Chhattisgarh.

     Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, today marked a significant milestone towards establishing Chhattisgarh among the country’s leading states in the field of higher education, skills, and knowledge.

     In the presence of Chief Minister Sai, the lease agreement for the establishment of the institute was completed today, along with the land registration. This paves the way for the establishment of NMIMS in Naya Raipur.

     Sai stated on this occasion 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 have access to the same opportunities as the country’s prestigious institutions within their own state. The establishment of NMIMS is an important part of this commitment.

      He stated 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.

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

     The modern NMIMS 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 proposal for land allotment 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 registration was completed today.