Raipur, June 05, 2025 / A grand and attractive Kalagram will be established in front of Purkhauti 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 meeting of the Council of Ministers held in the Mahanadi Ministry Bhawan located in Nava Raipur under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai. Its objective is to promote art, culture and crafts in Chhattisgarh. On the demand of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, approval has been given for free allocation 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 crafts 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 to showcase their talent and get opportunities for livelihood. Our government wants to connect folk art and handicrafts with the spirit of self-reliant India 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 Purkhauti Muktangan, which is connected to the main road from two sides and has been considered suitable for Kalagram. Since Nava Raipur Development Authority is a self-funded institution, the state government will pay the premium and land rent reimbursement amount 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 display their art at the national level.