Mahanadi Bhawan
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| Mahanadi Bhawan | |
|---|---|
महानदी भवन | |
.png) The Chhattisgarh State Secretariat in Nava Raipur | |
 Interactive map of the Mahanadi Bhawan area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Government Secretariat |
| Location | Sector 19, Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Coordinates | 21°09′40″N 81°47′29″E / 21.1611°N 81.7915°E |
| Opened | November 2012 |
| Owner | Government of Chhattisgarh |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA) |
Mahanadi Bhawan is the official State Secretariat of the Government of Chhattisgarh, located in Sector 19 of Nava Raipur (formerly Naya Raipur).[1] It serves as the administrative headquarters where the Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and senior bureaucrats (IAS officers) manage the state's governance.[2]
The building was inaugurated on 1 November 2012, coinciding with the 12th foundation day of Chhattisgarh, to replace the temporary secretariat operating from Raipur city.[3] It was built as part of the first phase of the Nava Raipur project, designed to be India's first greenfield smart city. The building is named after the Mahanadi River, which is the lifeline of Chhattisgarh.
Structure and facilities
Mahanadi Bhawan is spread across a massive campus and designed with modern architectural features while incorporating local cultural motifs.
- Administrative Blocks: It houses the offices of the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary, and various government departments (Home, Finance, Agriculture, etc.).[4]
- Indravati Bhawan: Located adjacent to Mahanadi Bhawan, Indravati Bhawan houses the various directorates and commissionerates of the state government.
- Connectivity: The building is connected via the BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) and major expressways linking it to Raipur and the Swami Vivekananda Airport.