India, Oct. 17 -- From chip fabrication labs to film studios and from eco-tourism resorts to metro corridors, Nava Raipur is being positioned as much more than administrative Capital of Chhattisgarh. The Government's pitch is clear: this is India's new- age city, built not only with brick and mortar but with silicon, solar and cultural Capital. If the investments translate into reality, by the end of the decade Nava Raipur could well become the template for how a planned Indian city can marry governance, green living, global industries and cultural tourism.

"We are planning the development of a State Capital Region to ensure integrated growth of the entire capital area. I have directed officials to work on expanding rail connectivity. Th...