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Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao inaugurates country’s first state-of-the-art Smart Registration Office at Atal Nagar in Nava Raipur on Tuesday September 30 , 2025 in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary, Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam, Tourism Minister Rajesh Agrawal and School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav,-Photo Credit-CG/PR
Raipur: Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and the initiative of Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary, Chhattisgarh on Tuesday September 30, 2025 unveiled the country’s first state-of-the-art Smart Registration Office at Atal Nagar in Nava Raipur. The facility was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary, Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam, Tourism Minister Rajesh Agrawal and School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav, along with other dignitaries.
On the occasion, Raipur resident Veena Devangan executed a sale deed through digital payment, a demonstration carried out in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma.
PPP model to drive speed, transparency and convenience
Built on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the Smart Registration Office aims to deliver citizen services that are faster, transparent and in line with modern standards. From now on, registering a house, shop or land will no longer involve crowded government offices. Instead, citizens can complete the process in just 12 to 15 minutes in an environment akin to passport or airport offices.
Modern amenities for a better citizen experience
Designed to provide a seamless and comfortable experience, the office boasts advanced air-conditioned premises, free Wi-Fi and charging stations. A queue management system and digital display boards eliminate long lines, offering instant updates on documents and fees. A trained helpdesk staff is present to guide citizens at every step. Clean drinking water and airport-style washrooms ensure hygiene and convenience.
117 registration offices to be transformed across the state
The state government has set a target to equip all 117 registration offices with world-class facilities within the next year. In the first phase, 10 offices are being upgraded, of which the Nava Raipur unit is now fully functional. Encouraged by this model’s success, the central government is also considering similar upgrades across the country.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the Smart Registration Office as the dawn of a new era in governance and citizen services. “This initiative strengthens Chhattisgarh’s identity as a welfare-oriented state and underlines that citizen convenience is the foundation of good governance,” he said.
Congratulating Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary, Deputy Chief Ministers Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma said the project represents a new benchmark not only for Chhattisgarh but also for the entire country. “State-of-the-art facilities in a government office truly reflect the change sweeping Chhattisgarh and the new direction of good governance,” they remarked.
Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary emphasized that citizen services remain the government’s highest priority. “Smart Registration Offices are a direct outcome of our commitment to good governance and citizen convenience. In the coming days, Chhattisgarh will not only lead in registration services but also in other citizen-centric services across India. These offices will bring ease, transparency and trust into citizens’ lives while creating a new identity for good governance,” he said.
