Raipur, June 05, 2025/ A grand and attractive Kalagram will be established in front of Purkhouti Muktangan in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. For this, 10 acres of land will be provided free of cost by the Chhattisgarh government. This decision was taken on June 4 in a cabinet meeting held in Mahanadi Ministry Bhawan, Nava Raipur under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai. Its purpose is to promote art, culture and craft in Chhattisgarh. On the demand of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, approval has been given for the free allotment of about 10 acres of land in Sector-24, Gram Uparwara of Nava Raipur for Kalagram.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai says that the establishment of Kalagram is a historic step towards giving recognition to the traditional art, culture and craft of Chhattisgarh at the national and international level. It is not just a structure, but a platform for the dreams of our artists, which will help them in displaying their talent and getting opportunities for livelihood. Our government wants to connect folk art and handicrafts with the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat and give them a global platform.
This Kalagram will be a dedicated center for artisans, folk artists and traditional craftsmen, which will promote cultural exchange and will showcase the rich heritage of art, culture and Chhattisgarh while working as a center of creative economy. All expenses including construction, operation and maintenance of this center will be borne by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
It is noteworthy that this land, identified by the Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Development Authority, is located in front of Purkhouti Muktangan, which is connected to the main road on two sides and has been considered suitable for Kalagram. Since Nava Raipur Development Authority is a self-financed institution, the state government will pay the premium and land rent reimbursement amount of the said land to the authority. This decision will not only strengthen the cultural prosperity of Chhattisgarh, but will also provide a permanent platform for local artisans and craftsmen to showcase their art at the national level.