Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said – Our youth will now have world-class training facilities
Raipur, 05 June 2025: A big step has been taken towards shaping the future of sports for the youth of Chhattisgarh. In the meeting of the Council of Ministers held at Mahanadi Bhawan, Naya Raipur on June 4 under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, the proposal to establish a national level archery academy in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar was approved. This academy will be one of the best sports institutions in the country, which will have a training center equipped with modern facilities and residential facilities for the players. For the establishment of the National Archery Academy, 13.47 acres of land located at Sector-03, Village Parasada, Naya Raipur will be given free of cost to the Sports and Youth Welfare Department. The State Government will reimburse Rs 39.22 crore including land premium, land rent and GST to the Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Development Authority.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai described this decision as historic and said that this is not just the beginning of a building or institution, but a golden opportunity for the youth of Chhattisgarh. We do not have a dearth of talent, what is needed is to provide them with the right training and opportunities. Institutions like the National Archery Academy will provide international level facilities and guidance to the players of the state. This academy will not only create an identity for Chhattisgarh in the field of sports, but the players coming out from here will also bring pride to the country. This archery academy will be established in collaboration with NTPC Limited. The proposed academy will include world-class facilities like outdoor archery range, AC-equipped indoor range, high performance center, hostel for players, residential complex for directors and staff. The lease agreement will have to be executed and registered within three months of the land allotment order and it will be necessary to start the construction work within one year from the date of the contract and complete it within three years. The responsibility of building the National Archery Academy will be of Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Development Authority as the implementing agency. Therefore, the necessary budgetary provisions will be ensured by the state government. This will be the first time in Chhattisgarh when such a large structure will be built for a traditional and technical sport like archery. This will also provide a platform to the hidden archery talents in the tribal areas and the state will move towards a new identity in the field of sports.