A newly constructed Legislative Assembly sprawling across 51 acres in New Raipur, built at a cost of Rs 324 crore, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of State Foundation Day on November 1, when Chhattisgarh celebrates its silver jubilee.
The grand structure, reminiscent of Rashtrapati Bhavan, features a dome inspired by classical palatial architecture and is said to symbolise Chhattisgarh’s cultural identity and progressive spirit.
After the state’s formation in 2000, the Assembly first functioned from a private school and later from the Central Water Research Building, which was converted into the Legislative Assembly.
The new complex, located behind Mantralaya in Sector 19, has been designed as a fully eco-friendly structure. A statue of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been installed outside. Gulmohar, teak, mango, peepal, and neem trees have been planted throughout the complex as part of PM Modi’s “One Tree for Mother” campaign. The corridors are adorned with traditional Bastar and Surguja art, while landscaped gardens enhance its aesthetic appeal.
Built with energy-efficient and green construction technology, the complex includes a solar power plant and two rainwater harvesting ponds, ensuring long-term sustainability. The Assembly comprises three wings: A Wing for the Secretariat, B Wing for the Assembly floor with a seating capacity for 200 MLAs—though there are currently 90—and C Wing for ministers, housing 24 rooms, two committee rooms, and a cabinet hall.
The lower ground floor accommodates allopathic, homeopathic, and Ayurvedic hospitals, a bank, post office, and canteen. A modern auditorium with a 500-seat capacity and parking for 850 vehicles are also part of the facilities.
According to officials, every corridor, wall, and artwork within the premises tells a story of the tribal state. The ceiling of the main Assembly Hall features carved motifs of rice grains and leaves, representing Chhattisgarh’s identity as the “Rice Bowl of India”. Doors and furniture have been handcrafted by artisans from Bastar, giving the complex a local touch.
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The complex houses the Assembly Secretariat, meeting halls, central hall, canteen, viewing gallery, media lounge, auditorium, and art gallery, all equipped with modern amenities. Separate restrooms have been built for persons with disabilities and transgender individuals. To air-condition the building, five high-tech chiller units and seven cooling towers have been installed, synchronized electronically to minimize power use.
