Setting New Urban Standards: Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, India’s First Debt-Free Planned City”
RAIPUR:Nava Raipur, the new hi-tech capital region of Chhattisgarh, has reportedly become the first fully debt-free city in the country.The Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA), an independent nodal agency established in 2006 with the mandate of building a smart city, has successfully cleared its entire outstanding debt of ₹1,788 crore, borrowed from the Centre and nationalised banks.Located around 20 km from the old Raipur city, Nava Raipur has been meticulously designed from scratch, with phased developments underway as the state government works to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of 'Developed India @2047'.Officials credited the achievement to the state's financial prudence, transparent administration, and policy-driven governance."This significant milestone is set to ...









