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7 Economic Base, Employment and Work Areas

7.1 Economic Base

The main activity base of Naya Raipur would be the Government / State Capital functions. However,
a diversification of economic activities is desirable which would be attained through the following
activities:
i. Software Technology Park
ii. Gems and Jewellery and other similar industries
iii. Business Offices
iv. Health, Education and Research services
v. Regional recreational activities

7.1.1 Workforce Participation Rate

The workforce participation rate as per 2001 census for Raipur city is 32.48% the same for
Chandigarh is 37.8% and it is constantly increasing (Refer table 7.1).

Table 7.1: Work Participation Ratio of Chandigarh and Raipur

Year Percentage of workers to total population

Chandigarh Raipur
1971 33.10 -
1981 34.83 -
1991 34.17 29.93
2001 37.8 32.48
Source: Compiled from census data

It is generally observed that work participation ratio for new towns is higher as compared to existing
old towns. With this in view for the Naya Raipur capital city a work participation ratio adopted for
2031 is 40 percent. With this work participation rate the total employment of the Naya Raipur works
out to 222,950.

7.2 Occupational Pattern

Before projecting the occupational pattern for Naya Raipur, the trends for Raipur, Chandigarh and the
proposals given in Delhi Master Plan 2001 have been studied (Refer fig 7.1).

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Fig 7.1 Comparative Analysis of Occupational Pattern: Raipur and Chandigarh

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL PATTERN:

RAIPUR AND CHANDIGARH

45 42.2

40

35
30.5
28 29
30
25
Percentage

25 22.5
22.5
20 RAIPUR (%)
20 16.9
15 11 11.4 CHANDIGARH (%)
8.72
10 6.7
5 5 5.3
32.75 4 DELHI MASTER PLAN
5
0.3 0.04 0.19 (%)
0

Communication
Manufacturing
Quarrying

Household

Construction

Commerce

Other Services
Mining &

Industries

Trade &

Transport &
household
industries
in non

Primary SecondarySector Tertiary Sector Source: Census of India

sector 1991

It appears from the distribution that while in Chandigarh 42.2% of the total work force was engaged
in other services, the figures for Raipur and Delhi were 30.5% and 29% respectively. The Naya
Raipur being essentially a service city, there would be more population in the service sector.

A comparative analysis between the occupational pattern in Raipur, Chandigarh and Delhi indicates
the dominance of the tertiary sector to the extent of more than 60% followed by the secondary sector
(Refer table 7.2).

Table 7.2: Comparative Analysis of Occupational Pattern: Chandigarh and Raipur, 1991

Sector Raipur (%) Chandigarh (%)

Primary sector 3 3 2.75 2.75
Mining & Quarrying 0.04

Secondary Household Industries 5 0.19

29 25.85
Sector Construction 4 8.72
Manufacturing in non household industries 20 16.9
Trade & Commerce 28 22.5
Tertiary
Transport & Communication 11 68 6.7 71.4
Sector
Other Services 29 42.2
Source – Census of India, 1991

The Occupational Pattern of Raipur for the year 2001 indicates a rise in the secondary sector (Refer
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Table 7.3: Occupational Classification of Raipur as per census 2001

Sector Occupation Raipur (%)

Primary sector Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry & Fishing 2.60 2.6
Mining & Quarrying 4.23
Manufacturing and Repairs
Secondary Household Industries 3.60
37.92
Sector Manufacturing in non household industries 19.27
Electricity, Gas & water supply 2.43
Construction 8.39
Wholesale & Retail Trade 19.67
Hotels & Restaurants 2.38
Transport, Storage & Communication 11.18
Tertiary Other Services – Financial Intermediation, Real Estate,
2.80 59.48
Sector Renting and Business Activities
Public Admin, Defence, Community, social and personal
service activities, Private HHs with employed persons, 23.46
Extra-territorial Organizations and Bodies
Source – Census of India, 2001

Naya Raipur resembles Chandigarh in terms of its Capital city function. Hence, the occupational
structure of the Naya Raipur has been based on the occupational pattern of Chandigarh (Refer table
7.4).

Table 7.4: Proposed Occupational Structure for Naya Raipur

Sector Percentage
Primary sector Cultivation, Livestock, etc. Negligible
Mining & Quarrying Negligible
Secondary Manufacturing in Household Industries & non household
15 23
Sector industries
Construction 8
Trade & Commerce 28
Tertiary
Transport & Communication 7 77
Sector
Other Services 42
Total 100 100

7.3 Employment Generation

Based on the adopted work participation ratio of 40% i.e. 222,950 jobs generated are distributed in
use zones / activity zones.

A break-up of the employment generated in each sector has been worked out in the following table.
Table7.5: Employment generated by various activities
Activity/Use Zone Number of employees Percentage
Light Industries and Composite use zone 22295 10
Software Technology Park 8918 4
Construction Industry 17836 8
Capitol Complex 26754 12
Other Govt offices 17836 8

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Activity/Use Zone Number of employees Percentage

Institutional areas 31213 14
CBD 46819 21
Wholesale Trade (Integrated Freight Complex) 11147 5
Transport Hub 6688 3
Planning Unit Centres 20065 9
Residential Area 13379 6
Total 222,950 100
Notes –
Industrial workers @ 80 persons/Ha
Education & Research institutions @ 50 persons/Ha
Software Technology Park @ 45 persons/Ha
CBD @ 10 sq.m. per person on net commercial with expansion
Planning unit Centres @ 5058 persons per Centre

7.4 Work Areas

The following are the Major work areas in Naya Raipur (Refer map 7.1)

7.4.1 Government Functions

Naya Raipur being an administrative city with all the important Capital functions of the state would
have a significant population employed in the Government sector.

The Capitol complex, Government Offices and the Civic corridor are the important employment
generating activities.

7.4.2 Wholesale Trade

Naya Raipur on account of its strategic location, strong connectivity through the rail & road and
proximity to the airport is destined to be an important wholesale trade centre/hub. The wholesale
market shall be integrated with the Integrated Freight Complex for better facilitation and effective
operation of the wholesale trade. The suggested land-use break-up for an Integrated Freight Complex
has been given in Table 7.6.

Integrated Freight Complex

A land parcel of 130.67 ha has been set aside for an integrated freight complex. The basic function of
an integrated freight complex is to provide –
i) Facilities for inter-city freight movement and interchange mode
ii) Warehousing & storage facilities to cater to sub-city level markets
iii) Servicing, lodging & boarding, idle parking and other required facilities
Table 7.6: Suggested Broad Land-Use Break-up for an Integrated Freight Complex
Sr. No Use Type Percentage of Area Area (Ha)
1 Wholesale Market and Warehousing 53.0 69.26
2 Transport Agencies 2.0 2.61
3 Commercial & Public/semi-public 5.0 6.53
4 Utilities & services 3.0 3.92
5 Parking 12.0 15.68
6 Circulation 25.0 32.67
Total 100 130.67

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7.4.3 Retail Trade

The affordability and appreciating buying power of the people is bound to bring about a mammoth
change in the economic structure of the Indian cities in the times to come. Shopping areas being the
major hub of commercial activity reflect the economic status of the city and hence create an image of
the city. It is important that the shopping areas provide for the day-to-day needs of the people and also
cater to their specific needs through a range of services and facilities.

7.4.4 Proposed Hierarchy of trade and commerce areas

The following four-tier system of commercial activities (Refer table 7.7) has been adopted to
accommodate the retail shopping facilities integrated with other services such as entertainment,
business, etc.

Table 7.7: Four-tier System adopted for Trade and Commercial Areas

Facility Population Served Area* (Ha) Activities

City Centre/CBD 5 lakh 96.12 ha Shopping (Retail Service, Repair & limited Wholesale)
Informal Shopping, Commercial Offices, Cinema, Hotel,
Guest House, and Nursing Home.
Auditorium, Museum, Library, Science Centre,
Art/Craft/Music/ Dance School, Craft/Mela/Book Bazar,
Weekly Markets (on close days), Local Government
Offices.
Bus Terminal, Fire Post, Police Post, Telephone
Exchange, Electric Sub Station, Post and Telegraph
Office, Petrol Pump, Conveniences and Residential
Community 1.0 to 1.5 lakh 5.4 ha Shopping (Retail Service, Repair, Informal Shopping,
Shopping & Commercial Offices, Cinema, Hotel, Guest House,
Business Complex Nursing Home)
Post office, Dispensary, Petrol Pump (filling Station
only) Weekly Markets (on off days) Electric Sub-Station
Conveniences
Sector / 15,000 to 20,000 0.46 ha Shopping Retail Service, Repair, Informal Shops, and
Neighbourhood Commercial Offices.
Shopping Centre Community Hall and Library
Electric Sub-Station Conveniences
Housing Area About 5 thousand 0.11 ha Shopping Retail Service, Repair, Informal Shopping
Centre Electric Sub Station Conveniences.
Notes: Besides the above, retail shopping of desired level may also be provided in all work centres and transportation nodes

7.4.5 Provision of Housing Area Centres/ Neighbourhood Shopping Centres and Community
Centres

Housing Area Centres and Neighbourhood Shopping centres shall be indicated in the layout plans of
the sectors. Community shopping and business complexes are located in the central facility- green
corridor; four such units have been located.

7.4.6 City Centre / Central Business District

The land parcel of 96.12 ha has been reserved for the CBD. The following table gives a break-up of

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the land allocated for various activities in the CBD.

Table7.8 : Area break-up for the City Centre/CBD

Sr. No. Activity Percentage Area (Ha)

1 Shopping areas 28 26.91
2 Banks and Offices 28 26.91
3 Hotels, Restaurants & Cultural 7 6.72
areas
4 Public and semi-public Facility 10 9.61
5 Residential 16 15.6
6 Parks and open spaces 10 9.61
7 Informal sector 1 0.96
Total 100 96.12

7.4.7 Light & Service Industries

A city also needs an industrial base. The Software technology park and light industries constitute the
industrial sector of Naya Raipur. Raipur broad region would provide the skilled labour force required
for the software technology park and the skilled, unskilled and semi-skilled labour required for the
industries. Light flatted group industries shall be permitted in the mixed-use zone as well as the area
demarcated for industries.

7.4.8 Composite Use Zone

Service industry and commercial activities would be permitted in the composite-use zone (Refer to
table 7.9). Broad land utilisation pattern for the composite use zone is as given below.

Table 7.9: Land utilization pattern for the Composite-use zone

Sl. No. Activity Percentage Area (Ha)

1 Industrial (service industry) 60 106.56
2 Commercial 30 53.28
3 Residential (net area) 10 17.76
Total 100 177.6

7.4.9 Special Industry Zone (Software Technology Park)

The software technology park area designated as Special Industry zone will employ skilled and semi-
skilled workforce. The area shall also include a Gems and Jewellary park. Refer table 7.10 for break-
up of the broad land use distribution.

Table 7.10: Broad Land use Distribution for Special Industry Zone

Sr. No Activity Percentage Area (Ha)

1 Offices and Business areas 75 197.29
2 Residential (net area) 25 65.76
Total 100% 263.05

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7.4.10 Informal Sector

Mobile shops or roadside

Informal sector kiosks
Low space requirements
Provides Employment
Satisfies Day to day needs of people

The unorganised service providers normally set up their petty trade in the form of mobile shops or
roadside kiosks near important commercial and business areas and residential sectors. It is proposed to
integrate these in the city plan. This would be done by 1% reservation of net developed land in the
following activity areas (Refer table 7.11) for the informal sector:

Table 7.11: Area reserved for informal sector

Sr. No Activity Area (Ha) Area reserved for informal sector (ha)
1 Residential (net area) 1768.73 17.68
2 CBD 96.12 0.96
3 Facility corridor 268 2.68
Total 2132.85 21.32
Thus, the city plan makes provision for the informal service sector spread over the city. Attractive
design shall be prepared for the space for stationary and mobile vending.

7.4.11 Weekly markets and Haats

The weekly markets and haats are a vital characteristic of Indian cities and have a sense rich cultural
identity attached to them. Spaces shall be allotted for weekly markets in the Facility Centres.

Weekly Offs Weekdays

Weekly Markets/Haats Multi-functional Social gatherings, Public meetings,

Cultural events, mobile eating joints &
Characteristic shops selling local handicrafts

Site with an area of about 0.4 Ha for weekly markets is included in the facility centres at the
community level i.e., one for every one lakh population.

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8 Housing

8.1 Housing for Naya Raipur

Housing, besides being a very basic requirement for the new urban settlers, also holds the key to
accelerate the pace of development. Quality of housing in a new town is of utmost significance for
overall quality of living in the town. It is an outcome of comfortable well-designed house with required
essential facilities like parking, open spaces - play areas for children, passive recreation, basic education
facilities, day to day shopping all located at a walking distance. All sections of society should avail all
these facilities as an integral part of housing.

It is estimated that overall employment generation in the economy due to additional investment in the
housing/construction is eight times the direct employment (IIM-Ahmedabad Study, 2000).

The National Urban Housing & Habitat Policy 2005 asserts Housing as one of the basic necessities
and aims at the creation of adequate housing stock; the Chhattisgarh State Housing Policy reaffirms
the importance of Housing and aims at provision of Affordable Housing for All.

The Housing strategy for Naya Raipur thus aims at providing –

1. Comfortable housing for all coupled with quality physical and social infrastructure
including recreational, educational and health facilities at convenient distances

2. Pedestrian movement based neighbourhoods.

8.2 Housing Requirement

8.2.1 Changing Socio-economic Profile and Housing – the Indian context

With the phenomenal rise in the emerging middle high-income group and a radical fall in the low-
income group by the year 2009-10 as per a study by the NCAER indicates fast changing face of the
Indian economy, and appreciating buying power of the people, affordability of the common man is
rising (Refer fig. 8.1). The emergence of Double-income earning families has a definite influence on the
rising middle class.

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40,106 53,488 69,202 Total Number of households in ’000

100% 4.7
90% 14.3
21.4
80% 37.1
70% 31.7
Percentage

60%
50%
34.8
40% 73.9
30% 54
20%
28.1
10%
0%
1989-90 2001-2002 2009-2010
Year
Figure 8.1: Distribution of Households by Household income 1989-90 to 2009-10 (2001-02
prices) for urban population of India
Source - NCAER
With this fast changing face of the Indian economy, and appreciating buying power of the people,
affordability of the common man is rising. Further, with the changing socio-economic scenario, it is
evident that the prevalent rigid categorization of housing based on the income-groups holds no good.
The emerging trend gives rise to the rationale demand for flexible housing options that are need based
i.e., categorized on the basis of dwelling unit size rather than the income group. The emerging housing
market is thus expected to be highly sensitive and subject to change. Taking into consideration our
present cross section of income groups with large low-income households, we must take note of the
positive signs with rising middle class.

8.2.2 Household size

The average household size of Chhattisgarh as per the 2001 census is 5.09; that of the Raipur district is
5.18 and of Raipur city (the present day capital of Chhattisgarh) is 5.25.
Table 8.1: Average Household size of Raipur city
Year Household Size
1981 5.37
1991 5.48
2001 5.25
Source – Census of India

The new capital city in function and character is best represented by Chandigarh – the most successful
new capital city of the independent India. A study of the changing average household size pattern
indicates a smaller household size as compared to that of the Raipur City.
Table 8.2: Average Household size of Chandigarh
Year Average Household size in Chandigarh
1971 4.60
1981 4.48
1991 4.38
2001 4.46
Compiled from Census Data, Chandigarh

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The first settler households are mostly nuclear families; thus considering the household size in
Chandigarh, an average household size of 4.5 has been adopted for Naya Raipur.

8.2.3 Distribution of Households based on number of dwelling rooms

The distribution of households based on the dwelling unit size within the Raipur Municipal Corporation
area indicates that almost 60% of the city’s population resides in one room or two room dwelling units
The emerging trend shows a considerable appreciation in the number of households occupying 3-4
rooms (Refer table 8.3).
Table 8.3: Distribution of Households by Size and Number of Dwelling Rooms for Raipur City, 1981 and
2001

Projections by Consultants (CAGR method) based on census data for Raipur

A comparison with the dwelling unit size trends in Chandigarh over the past four decades indicates a
significant rise in the number of dwelling units with 3-4 rooms and a small rise in number of dwelling
units with 5-6 rooms.
Table 8.4: Emerging trend showing number of rooms occupied in Chandigarh, 1981-2001
Number of rooms occupied 1981 2001
1-2 rooms 81% 65%
3-4 rooms 14% 28%
5-6 rooms 5% 7%

Table 8.5: Emerging trend showing number of rooms occupied in Raipur, 1981-2031 by CAGR method
Number of rooms occupied 1981 2001 2031*

1-2 rooms 72% 61% 46%

3-4 rooms 21% 30% 42%
5-6 rooms 7% 9% 12%
*(Projected by CAGR)
Compiled from Housing Data for Raipur, Census of India

Considering the increasing affordability and the emerging dwelling unit size trends in Chandigarh and
the present day capital city of Raipur, the planning as far as the size of the dwelling units is concerned
shall be kept flexible and market sensitive. However for the first 5 years of development (upto 2011),
the distribution of dwelling unit sizes would be as suggested below –
Table 8.6: Suggested (indicative) percentage of dwelling unit size based on number of rooms
Number of rooms occupied 2011 2031
1-2 rooms 60% 46%
3-4 rooms 30% 42%
.5-6 rooms 10% 12%
The housing size in the years to come shall however be determined by the market forces. The total
number of dwelling units required with a household size of 4.5 works out being 123,860.

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8.2.4 Housing Density

The new capital city of Chhattisgarh is envisioned as a medium-density development with a garden city
character. A density of 250 persons per Ha has been considered appropriate for the residential areas thus
accommodating 16,000 population in a typical sector of 800 x 800 m or 64 Ha. The residential
population of the new city includes the induced population along with the population of the Abadi areas.
The total residing population is estimated as 5, 57,372 (Refer section 6.2)

8.3 Planning Approach

Naya Raipur has been divided into 21 sectors to accommodate the resident population. The residential
sectors have been phased out to accommodate the population induced at each stage of development of
the city.

The development strategy would be to allot one whole sector or part of it to a developer - the Private
developers or Co-operative Housing Societies, with the Government acting as a facilitator and regulator.
Each sector shall be unique to be planned and designed by an eminent Architect / Town Planner.

8.4 Housing in Residential Sectors (Residential Use)

The 21 residential sectors proposed shall be planned as sustainable neighbourhood units with a gross
density of 250 persons per Ha with an approximate population of 16,000 each. Each sector shall be
planned to be self-sufficient to satisfy the day-to-day needs of its residents.

8.4.1 Typical Sector 800.0

The sectors shall be planned as

I
building blocks of the city. Every such
RESIDENTIAL AREA
housing sector shall consist of three
housing areas with a population of
800.0

SFC SECTOR
about 5,000 each and a shared facility
core at the sector/ neighbourhood II III

level in addition to the area level

facilities. These housing areas shall be 30.0 M WIDE ROAD

developed on the concept of graded

I
mixing based on number of rooms.
60.0 M WIDE ROAD

30.0 M WIDE ROAD

The principles of neighbourhood

SECTOR
development listed below shall be II III

followed in the planning of sector:

1. Neighbourhoods shall be
compact and pedestrian 60.0 M WIDE ROAD

friendly.
2. Many activities of daily
living should occur within Figure 8.2: Conceptual plan of a typical sector
walking distance, allowing

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independence to those who do not drive especially the elderly and the young. Interconnected
street network should be designed to encourage walking, reduce the number and length of
automobile trips and conserve energy.
3. A broad range of housing types and price levels within each neighbourhood can effectively
bring people from diverse ages, and incomes into daily interaction, strengthening the personal
and civic ties essential to a well-knit community fabric.
4. Transit stops to be accessible through pedestrian paths /corridors permitting public transport to
become a viable and popular choice to largely substitute the automobile.
5. Concentration of civic, institutional and commercial activity in the form of the facility cores
should be well distributed at the neighbourhood level and area level for an equitable access.
8.4.2 Land utilization pattern within each neighbourhood / sector

Each sector whether developed by a developer or a government agency shall be planned with the
following broad land utilization pattern.
Table 8.7: Suggested land utilization pattern at sector level
Use Percentage Approximate area (in Ha)
Residential 55-65% 35.2 -41.6
Facilities 10% 6.4
Open spaces 12% 7.68
Circulation 10-20% 6.4 – 12.8
Total 100% 64

1. Residential use
Net area under residential use - 38.4 Ha (@ 60%)
Net Residential density - 416.6 say 417 persons per hectare
- 93 households per ha (average)
2. Facilities and Utility

Social infrastructure shall be provided in accordance to the following norms for a neighbourhood of
16,000 population. NRDA would have to work out policies for the allotment of these facilities.
Table 8.8: Norms for Social Infrastructure at neighbourhood level
Sl No Use Premises No. of Unit Area Total Area
units (sq.m.) (Ha)
A EDUCATION
1 Nursery School 6 0.08 0.48
2 Primary School 3 0.40 1.20
3 Senior Secondary School 2 1.60 3.20
B HEALTH
4 Nursing Home / Dispensary 2 0.10 0.20
C SHOPPING
5 Local Shopping including Service centre (SC) 1 0.46 0.46
6 Housing Area shopping centre 3 0.11 0.33
D OTHER COMMUNITY FACILITIES
7 Milk Booth 3 0.015 0.045
8 Community Room 3 0.05 0.15
9 Community Hall and Library 1 0.20 0. 20
E RECREATION
11 Park 4.50
12 Play Area 2.25

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Sl No Use Premises No. of Unit Area Total Area

units (sq.m.) (Ha)
F UTILITY
13 Water storage Tank (where necessary) 0.25
14 Electric sub-station (where necessary) 2 0.046 0.09
15 Three Wheeler Scooter & Taxi Stand 1 - 0.05
Public Parking 1.00
Total 14.405

The facilities shall be well divided at the area level as well as neighbourhood level to ensure easy
accessibility for all.
Table 8.9: Hierarchy of Facilities at Neighbourhood level
No. of Unit Area Total Area
Sl No Level Facilities
units (Sq.m.) (Sq.m.)
1. Housing area Nursery School 2 800 1600
Pop. = 5,500 Primary School 1 4,000 4,000
Community Room 1 500 500
(Area: 1.75 ha)
Religious Building 1 400 400
Milk and vegetable Booth 1 30 30
60.0 M WIDE ROAD

Convenience Shopping 1 1,100 1,100

Housing Area Park 60.0 M WIDE ROAD
1 5,000 5,000
Housing Area playground 1 5,000 5,000
Sub-total 1,750
Neighbourhood Sr. Secondary School 2 16,000 32,000
2. Population = Dispensary 2 1,000 2,000
16,000
Community hall and Library 1 2,000 2,000
(Area: 8.2 ha)
Electric Substation 11 KV 2 460 920
30.0 M WIDE ROAD

Local Shopping incl. Service centre 1 4,600 4,600

60.0 M WIDE ROAD

30.0 M WIDE ROAD

Three wheeler and taxi stand 1 500 500

Neighbourhood Park 60.0 M WIDE ROAD
1 15,000 15,000
Neighbourhood Play Area 1 15,000 15,000
Public Parking lots 10,000
Sub-total 81,900

3. Open Spaces

6.75 ha, i.e. 10.54% of the total area shall be left as open spaces and shall be so distributed throughout
the neighbourhood sector that they are functional, accessible and easy to maintain.

8.4.3 Pedestrian friendly neighbourhoods

Accessibility to the urban activities in reasonable time on foot is a major factor that determines the scale
of neighbourhood and the location of various facilities at the neighbourhood level.
Table 8.10: Standards for travelling distance to social facilities
Social Facility Maximum distance (Km) Approx. Time (minutes)
Crèche/Nursery school (nearest) 0.50 (0.3) 8
Primary school/Secondary school (nearest) 0.80 (0.50) 10
Higher secondary school (nearest) 1.50 (1.00) 20
Tot lot 0.30 (0.20) 5
Park 0.80 (0.50) 10
Neighbourhood Park and Play area 1.60 (1.00) 20
Bus stop 0.80 (0.50) 10
Note: Figures in brackets are point-to-point straight line distances.

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The residential sectors shall be so designed that they provide a conflict free access for the pedestrians.

8.4.4 Design Brief for Sector Development

The ratio of plotted development: apartments shall be 1:1.5. The following typology shall be adopted for
the suggested dwelling unit sizes.
Table 8.11: Distribution of Plotted and Apartment Housing
Number of habitable rooms Suggested Type of development
Saleable Component percentage Plotted Apartment
1-2 rooms 41% - 100%
3-4 rooms 38% 50% 50%
5-6 rooms 11% 100% -
Incremental Housing 10 % 100%

Table 8.12: Suggested plot sizes and development control guidelines

Max. permissible Permissible Remarks
Permissible Max. Permissible
Plot Area (sq.m.) Ground Coverage No. of Dus on
FAR height (m)
(%) each Plot
40-below 60 Incremental
(Incremental housing) 65 1.3 11 1
Above 60-120 60 1.3 11 2 Duplex
Plotted with
60 1.3 11 2
Above 120-250 independent floors
Plotted with
Above 250-500 60 1.3 11 2
independent floors

8.4.4.1 Size of dwelling units

The housing areas shall have a graded mix of various dwelling unit sizes. The indicative dwelling unit
sizes in relation to the number of habitable rooms is given below –

Table 8.13: Indicative dwelling unit sizes

Number of rooms Dwelling unit size (sq.m.)
1BHK 60-80
2BHK 80-120
3BHK 120-160
4BHK 160-200
5BHK 200-260

8.4.4.2 Group Housing

Net housing density shall be upto maximum of 300 du/ha subject to sector level gross residential density
of 250 pph with 15% variation on either side
Table 8.14: Development Guidelines for Group Housing
Minimum Plot size for group housing 4,000 sq.m.
Permissible ground coverage for group housing 30%
Maximum permissible FAR 1.3
Maximum no. of floors 8
Maximum permissible building height 26 m

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8.4.4.3 Parking

Parking shall be provided at the rate of 1.67 ECS per 100 sq.m. floor area. The developer shall provide
part of this total parking requirement as special off street parking lots. The cost of construction and
maintenance could be included in the offsite infrastructure cost.

8.4.5 Urban Poor

Chhattisgarh continues to be an agricultural economy with a growing tertiary informal urban sector. It
becomes essential that appropriate planning concepts be implemented taking into consideration the
informal sector, its housing needs and provision of workplace close to their residences.

The Naya Raipur will however have almost 100% induced population. The development of the new
Capital City characterized by a high level of construction activity will attract a significant number of
construction workers. Providing suitable housing to the population is thus an important issue.

8.4.5.1 Incremental Housing

It shall be made mandatory on part of the developers that

minimum 10% of dwelling units in each neighbourhood are
reserved for incremental housing. The incremental housing shall
be designed to be constructed depending upon the available
resources and the increasing family needs and growing
affordability. A low height high-density development is
suggested for this housing type.

Plot size for the incremental housing to be generally 6.0m in

width and 9.0m in depth with mandatory front and rear setback
of 1 metre/ 2 metre each and no side setbacks necessary.
ROAD
The permissible ground coverage shall be 65% and an FAR of
Figure 8.3: Incremental Housing
1.3 with the permissible number of 3 floors. In addition to the
private backyard and front yard, the common cluster level spaces shall be with proper access to all.

8.4.5.2 Night Shelters

Night shelter shall be provided to fulfil the shelter needs of the houseless with basic facilities for
sanitation. The night shelters shall be designed as per the modified guidelines laid down by the Scheme
for Shelter & Sanitation Facilities for Footpath Dwellers. Night shelters to be provided in the Facility
Centres along the central corridor.

8.4.6 Informal sector

A number of essential services such as dhobi, cobbler, vegetable vendor, etc. are provided through the
informal sector. Provision shall be made for all these activities on 1 % of the net residential land to be
indicated in the layout.

8.4.7 Housing typologies

Each neighbourhood unit shall have a mix of housing types. The mix shall however be flexible and
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dwelling units in varying sizes, prices and types as given below –

1. Plotted Row housing
2. Plotted Housing with independent floors
3. Multi-family apartment housing
4. Plotted or semidetached houses
5. Duplexes
6. Service Apartments

8.5 Housing in other Areas

8.5.1 Housing for Private Employees

The objective behind the housing by the private employers is to facilitate investment in housing and
improve the housing stock of the city in qualitative as well as in quantitative terms. The employers in
turn get the advantage of an increased productivity form their employers due to improved quality of
living and retention of skilled staff.

The software technology firms can be allotted plots with well-defined work and residential areas for its
employees. The private employers shall provide housing for a minimum of 25% of the total number of
workers (skilled/unskilled) employed. The income range and the percentage of employees in each
category shall govern the composition of the housing stock (Refer table 8.15).
Table 8.15: Composition of Employees based on skill and annual income
Sr. No. Employees Percentage Share
1 Managers 9.01%
2 Conceptualisers 5.5%
3 Developers 55.56%
4 Modifiers 4.66%
5 Supporters 5.33%
6 Non-IT managers & skilled workers and unskilled workers 19.91%
Total 100%
Source – ‘Who gains from skilled migration?’ - Survey conducted by Simon (LBS & EBRD), Rupa Chanda (IIM), Mari
Kangasniemi (LSE) & L. Alan Winters (University of Sussex)

The area shall be designed to be equipped with all the facilities for a gross density of 250 persons per
hectare.

Facilities
The software park housing shall have a Lifestyle center consisting of:

1. The facility center shall include a recreational club with a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor
games facility
2. Home oriented stores
3. Books and music stores
4. Upscale apparel stores and
5. Restaurants

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8.5.2 Housing in Commercial Areas

On account of the elevated land values in the commercial areas like the CBD and the composite-use
zone, a high-density development is suggested. A density of 140 dwelling units per Ha or 630 persons
per Ha is suggested for the residential development in the commercial areas.

For educational, health and other facilities the population worked depends on the facility complexes
along the north-south facility corridor.

8.5.3 VIP Housing

The VIP sector has been allocated for housing for VIPs comprising of the MLA hostel, residence for the
ministers and senior officers. The VIP housing from the point of view of security shall be a low-density
development (150 ppha).

8.5.4 Institutional Housing

The educational and research and other institutions shall provide housing for their employees. 25% of
the land shall be utilized for housing for staff and students.

In case of institutional plots of less than 8 Ha the housing should be 25% of the floor area. The
institutional Housing shall comprise of hostels for the students and residential quarters for the staff and
faculty. A residential density of 250 persons per Ha or 55 Households per Ha has been suggested for the
institutional areas.

8.5.5 Existing Abadi Areas / Urban Villages

The village Abadi areas that fall within the Naya Raipur shall be declared urban villages (Refer table
6.11). Village expansion shall be as per the Village Development Scheme prepared as by NRDA. Also
abadi of village Rakhi shall be relocated in a planned sector and village Khandwa shall be relocated in
the peripheral area only.

The urban villages provide workers for construction and industries. They also provide housing options
to the migrants coming to the city for employment resulting in haphazard growth and illegal
development.

In order to avoid the haphazard development, Layout Plan for each of the above villages shall be
prepared and provision for basic infrastructure shall be made. In order to prevent the unauthorized
construction and illegal practices from coming up in the villages, a stringent control over the activities
and developments taking place within the villages to be kept. Any new construction coming up within
the village settlement shall be subject to approval from the concerned local body.
Table 8.16: Contribution by various housing sub-systems to the total housing stock of Naya Raipur in
comparison with Chandigarh
Percentage of Percentage of
Number of
S. No. Housing Sub-system Housing stock Housing stock
Dwelling Units
(Naya Raipur) (Chandigarh)
1 Private Housing 74,602 60.23 33
2 Co-operative group housing societies 14,430 11.65 5
3 Housing for Government Employees 6,315 5.1 11
4 VIP Housing 2,666 2.15
5 Private Employee Housing 2,220 1.79

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Percentage of Percentage of
Number of
S. No. Housing Sub-system Housing stock Housing stock
Dwelling Units
(Naya Raipur) (Chandigarh)
6 Institutional Housing 7,780 6.28 15
Others (CBD, Composite use, Facility 9,287 7.5 28
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corridor) (CHB)
8 Urban Villages 6,560 5.3 8
Total 123,860 100 100
Notes
1. Housing for VIPs @ 150 ppha
2. Private employee housing for 25% of the total employees of the software technology park
3. 25% area under institutional housing @ 250 ppha
4. Housing in commercial areas (CBD & composite use zone) to be provided as composite use

8.6 Development Models

The proposed housing strategy for the Naya Raipur will be an approach where the overall land assembly
with trunk infrastructure shall be provided by the government and private developers would undertake
internal land development and housing construction. The individual house owner shall get housing loan
from banks or other financial institutions. Also there would be Self-build housing where the eventual
occupiers purchase a plot and organize construction individually.

A mix of “affordable” and “market-rate” housing in the same neighbourhood could be used as a tool
to help provide a wider range of housing options than provides on its own.

8.6.1 Housing by Co-operative Group Housing Societies

The co-operative housing societies build housing on a no profit no loss basis thus saving on the
developer’s profit and provide cheaper housing to its members. The members of the housing co-
operatives are a group of like-minded people with a common socio-cultural background leading to a
better cohesion in the housing society. Co-operative housing is an efficient means to providing
affordable housing option to its members. Approximately 10% of the housing stock would be
contributed by the CGHS.

The minimum plot size allotted to each group housing society shall not be less than 4,000 sq.m. with a
permissible ground coverage of 30%, permissible FAR of 1.3 and a maximum permissible height of 26
meters.

8.6.2 Public Private Partnership in housing

The private developers undertake the well-planned development of land based on the market demand
that results in a market sensitive model.

The Public Private Partnership model could be implemented where the government after acquiring land
shall sell it to developers or allot it to group housing societies for further development. The private and
public sector both have their respective strengths and weaknesses. In order to accelerate land
development it is recommended that each sector is made responsible for which it has a comparative
advantage. The private sector would be the main implementor, that is to say responsible for capital
resource generation and the management of the implementation. The public authority would be the
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8.4: Development by Government as against Private sector/Co-operatives

Guidelines for Private Developers

The private developer shall be selected based on the financial as well as the technical aspects. The
offsite infrastructure would be the responsibility of the Government.

The private developers shall undertake the development of the residential sectors within the listed
parameters –

a) The neighbourhood sectors shall be developed with a gross residential density of 250 persons per
hectare for a sector with a flexibility of 15% on either side.

b) The private developers shall appoint renowned architects and planners for designing the housing
sectors that are responsive to the market demand with total flexibility.

c) The private developer shall develop each sector adhering to the suggested neighbourhood density
and land utilization pattern with a mix of plotted development and multi-family apartments.

d) The neighbourhood sectors shall be provided with adequate social infrastructure as per the adopted
norms.

e) The housing area shall have a graded mix of housing based on the dwelling unit size and
specifications.

f) The developers shall reserve not less than 10% of the dwelling units in each sector or
neighbourhood to be developed as incremental housing. The reserved land complete with on site
infrastructure shall be handed over to the local Governing Body for further management and
disposal.

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g) The detailed landscape and urban design guidelines shall be followed while planning the residential
sectors. In case of certain categories of houses, maximum price and mode of allotment may be fixed
by NRDA. Further details/conditions could be prescribed by NRDA.

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9
9 Transport

9.1 Introduction

Transport is highly significant in the planning and development of a new town. It provides accessibility
to the spatially dispersed activities enables mobility of people and goods and integrates the different
sectoral sub systems. Rational development of transport system is critical for the efficient functioning,
environmental quality and sustainability of Naya Raipur.

The transport system plan of Naya Raipur has been developed with the following Vision:

‘Mobility of all, affordable, equitable and safe’

The transport system plan is prepared in integration with the land use plan, interlinking activities,
enabling high accessibility and smooth flow of people, vehicle and goods, enhancing mobility of all on
an equitable and affordable basis.

9.2 Travel Demand Assessment

Naya Raipur is being planned for a population size of 5.6 lakh people. Travel demand on the transport
network is assessed based on the adopted trip rates. The intra-city trip generation, by vehicular modes, is
estimated with a per capita Trip Rate (PCTR) of 1.0 (including walk trips it would be about 1.35 to 1.5).
The inter-city trips moving on intra-city network system is assessed at 20% of the intra-city trips. The
modal share is proposed as follows:
Intra-City Trips

 Private : 40%
 Public Transport : 60%
Sub Modal Share
→ Bus : 50%
→ LRTS : 30%
→ IPT : 20%

Inter-city Trip on Intra-city Network

 Private Modes incl. Walk : 50%
 Public Transport : 50%
Sub Modal Share
→ Bus : 40%
→ LRTS : 40%
→ IPT : 20%
With the above rates, the travel demand in Naya Raipur will be as under:

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Table 9.1: Travel Demand in Naya Raipur

Category Intra-city person vehicular Inter-city person vehicular

trips per day trips per day on intra-city
network
Trips 540,000 108,000
Modal Share
Private Modes 216,000 54,000
Public Transport 324,000 54,000
Sub Modal Share
Bus 162,000 21,600
LRTS 97,200 21,600
IPT 64,800 10,800

The average trip length would be about 4.5 km. The above assessment is an indicative demand.

9.3 Transport System Development Policy for Naya Raipur

The proposed Transport System for Naya Raipur comprises of the following components:
 Regional Transport System
 Sub-regional (NRDA) Transport system and
 Naya Raipur City Transport system

9.3.1 Regional Transport System

The Regional Transport System includes:

 Roads
 Railways and
 Air
9.3.1.1 Roads

Regional Road System is an important component of the Transport Policy for the new city of Naya
Raipur. National Highways 6 and 43, running through the state of Chhattisgarh abut Naya Raipur. They
provide connectivity to other parts of the state and the country. In particular they connect Naya Raipur
with Raipur, Durg, Mahasamund, Dhamtari, Bilaspur and other important urban centers of the state.

9.3.1.2 Regional Expressways

The Master Plan for State Roads Development of Chhattisgarh has proposed two expressways as part of
road development plan of the state in order to improve the accessibility of Naya Raipur from different
parts of the State. They are:
a) Bhilai-Durg-Raipur-Mahasamund Expressway
b) Dhamtari-Raipur-Bilaspur Expressway
The above two expressways are to be constructed in due course of time. Detailed Project Report for
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developed along new alignments under BOT route, run parallel to the alignment of NH-6 and NH-43.

Naya Raipur shall be accessed from NH-6 and 43 and eventually from the expressways when they are
constructed (Refer map 9.1). In the long term, it is proposed to develop the access points as grade
separated interchanges. In the present instance due reservation of land for the interchanges is made.

9.3.1.3 Railway

Raipur is an important station on Mumbai-Kolkata route. Naya Raipur abuts Raipur-Vishakhapatnam

rail line.

It is proposed to develop a new railway station along this line to serve Naya Raipur. Extensive land
within the Transportation Hub (area – 161.8 Ha) has been reserved for railway use, including station
complex, goods yards, depots and such other ancillary facilities. A land parcel of 130.67 Ha in area on
the northern side, between the railway use and NH-6, has been reserved for Integrated Freight Complex.
The land area on the southern side between the railway land and the east west 100 m road is proposed as
a Transport Hub. It provides for inter-city bus terminal, intra-city bus terminal, LRTS station, IPT stand,
parking facilities for private cars and all other related facilities for efficient collection, transport and
distribution of passengers.

Raipur-Dhamtari Rail Line

The closure of the Raipur-Dhamtari NG rail line, which runs to the southwest of Naya Raipur, is being
contemplated. It is prudent to operate passenger service between Raipur, Naya Raipur and possibly up to
Dhamtari along this line. For this purpose a rail station on the southern side of Naya Raipur has been
proposed. A reservation of 94.65 Ha has been made for ‘railway’ use. It also provides for development
of an intra-city bus terminal and the LRTS terminal station in integration with the proposed railway
station. Indian Railways need to be moved to develop the two railway stations and other related
facilities.

9.3.1.4 Air Transport

Raipur airport is located between Raipur and Naya Raipur abutting the western edge of Naya Raipur.
Presently it is a domestic airport with limited services connecting Delhi, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam,
Chennai and Mumbai. It is expected that over a period of time, the airport will be expanded and
upgraded into an international airport.

An extent of 1192.56 Ha of land has been zoned for ‘airport’ use to accommodate the future expansion
needs. This land is outside Naya Raipur city area and lies in Layer II. It would enable extension of
runway from the presently planned 1950 m to a length of 3810 m thus enabling the handling of aircrafts
like Airbus 320, AB 380 and similar types.

Presently the access from NH-6 to the airport is through VIP Road (Rajeev Gandhi Marg). It is proposed
to connect the airport with the proposed expressway connecting Naya Raipur with NH-6 and further
extend the same to be linked with NH-43 to facilitate easy access to airport from southern parts of the
state and also provide alternate access in case of blockage of the regular access.

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9.3.2 Sub-Regional (NRDA area) Transport System

The sub-regional transport system, covering NRDA area, mainly consists of the road network system. In
Raipur District, apart from the two national highways, a state highway connects Raipur with Baloda
Bazar. Another state highway on the southern side takes off from NH-43 at Abhanpur and connects to
Rajim. From Rajim, a Major District Road (MDR) connects to Mahasamund on NH-6.

The Master Plan for State Roads Development has proposed upgradation of Nawapara (on Raipur-Rajim
SH) – Arang (on NH-6) road as a MDR. The Arang-Nawapara-Abhanpur road link connects NH-6 and
NH-43 and will function as a bypass road for Naya Raipur.
As part of sub-regional plan it is proposed to connect all the villages by an all-weather village road so
that they are all connected to a higher order road either directly or through another village settlement.
9.3.3 Naya Raipur City Transport System

Intra-city transport system requires huge investment for their development, maintenance, operation and
management. In terms of land use, ‘transportation’ accounts for 12.55 % (1005.77 Ha) of the gross area
of Naya Raipur.

9.3.3.1 Road Network

The Road Network, which is the most important component of the city transport system, integrates three
conceptual forms – linear, cruciform and grid thus providing a basic skeleton around which various
activities are dispersed and interlinked. Naya Raipur road network extends over a total length of 117.86
km and accounts for 843.97 ha of land.

1. Hierarchy
The envisaged hierarchy of roads, by right of way is as under (Refer map 9.2):
 City Arterial Roads (100 m/60 m)
 Intra-Sectoral Roads (24 m/18 m /12 m)
2. Road Link Identification
A unique numbering system is adopted to identify the links and nodes (intersections) of the road
network system. All north-south roads are given alphabetical identification like AA, BB, CC roads, etc,
starting from the west moving towards the east. All east west roads are given numbers like 11, 22, 33
etc. starting from the south and moving towards the north. With this all nodes (intersections) get an
alpha-numeric identification like A1, B2, K13 etc. and the links in turn get identified by the node
numbers at its ends like A1-A2, H3-H5, etc. (Refer map 9.3) for link and node identification.

3. Development Phasing
The road network is proposed to be developed in three phases as stated below:

Phase I

The phase I shall establish the basic core network thus initiating the further development. The sequence
of development would be generally from the basic core towards all directions with adjustment of
priority developments (Refer map 17.2).

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Phase II & III

The core network shall be further extended in all directions, as per requirement to complete the network.
1. Road Cross Sections
The road cross-sections provide ways for general traffic, exclusive ways for public mass transport (bus)
system, pedestrian paths and ways, cycle tracks, utility corridors and green strip.

The phase I cross – section details shall be as indicated in drawing 9.1 and 9.2.

The major roads shall be free of service lanes so that no abutting property/activity gets a direct access
from the main road. An internal road system linked to the main roads at defined locations shall provide
access to all the activities

2. Pavement
It is recommended that in the initial period, flexible pavement be constructed to allow for consolidation
and settling of base. IRC Guidelines for the Design of Flexible Pavement (IRC:37-2001) and other
relevant codes shall be followed. Cement concrete pavements may be constructed in the later phases
along roads that carry higher volumes of traffic.
3. Intersections
All intersections shall be designed and developed as roundabouts. The diameter of the central rotary
should be more than the carriageway widths of links meeting at the intersection.

The roundabouts need to be landscaped. Different thematic motifs could be adopted for the different
roundabouts representing the wide variety of flora and fauna of the state of Chhattisgarh.

Maintenance of roundabouts could be enabled through participation by industrial and trade houses.
4. Geometric Design of Links and Nodes
The geometric design of all links and nodes to be carried out in accordance with the manuals and
guidelines and in conformity with standards and specifications prescribed by the authorities and
professional bodies like MoUD / MoRTH, GoI, Indian Roads Congress, Institute of Town Planners
(India), Institute of Urban Transport (India), Bureau of Indian Standards.

5. Utility Lines
All utility lines (electricity, telephone, cable, water supply, sewerage, drainage, etc.) shall be laid below
ground level. Ducts shall be provided along and across the roads to lay the utility lines. Major trunk
(water/sewerage) lines are to be laid along the utility corridor.
6. Street Lighting
Street lighting needs to be of high quality. The light poles and other fixtures need to be aesthetically
designed. Sodium vapour lights along city network system shall be provided. High intensity, high mast
lights to be installed at intersections, bus stops and major pedestrian movement areas. The specifications
and guidelines prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards and/or other relevant Professional Institute
to be followed.

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7. Drainage
Road drainage needs to be given close attention to enable quick runoff of surface water and prevent
water logging. The road level shall be kept at least 0.5 to 1.0 m above the observed high flood level
(HFL) at any location. The road drainage system of Naya Raipur needs shall be planned and designed as
an integral part of the road network system planning and design. The Guidelines on Urban Drainage,
IRC: SP-50 shall be followed.
8. Fencing
To prevent unauthorized ribbon development along and control access to the city peripheral roads, it is
recommended that fencing along the outer edge of the road right of way may be carried out. Also, the
design of longitudinal drain along the edge of the roads may be availed to act as a barrier for such
development/access.

9. Traffic Signs and Lane Markings

Traffic signs of different types, as prescribed in IRC: 67-2001 to be installed along the road network.
Overhead gantry signs to be provided at suitable locations to guide traffic.

Lane markings along the roads, at intersections and at all pedestrian crossings to be provided as per
specifications and guidelines in IRC: 35-1997.
10. Pedestrian Paths
Pedestrians shall be given priority attention in detailing the transport system. The components include:
 Footpaths
 Pedestrian ways and corridor
 Pedestrian plazas
 Other facilities

Footpaths
Well-lit and smooth surfaced footpaths, of minimum 2.0 m width, on both sides of all roads shall be
provided for. Interlocking tiles provide opportunity to create interesting and attractive designs.

Pedestrian ways
Pedestrian ways are proposed along the ‘Green strip cum Utility corridor’ along the right of way of the
major roads (100 m/60m). This shall be incorporated as part of the proposed landscape plan of the green
strip.

Pedestrian Corridor
A major ‘Pedestrian Corridor’ has been proposed from the southern end to the northern end along the
‘Public facilities cum Green Corridor’ (Refer map 9.4). This corridor passes through the central park, the
cultural complex and the CBD. It needs to be sensitively designed to make it attractive and safe. Its
width may vary from 3m – 5 m and could be combined with cycle tracks.

The proposed pedestrian corridor primarily runs along the green strips. However it needs to cross the
major roads at a few locations. In the initial phases these crossings could be at grade with clear
markings, adequate signage and good lighting. However in the long run, they need to be grade separated
with convenience accorded to the pedestrians.

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The detailed layout of residential sectors, envisages the concept of axial green strips, interlinking with
the green strips of adjoining sectors that result in a large number of continuous green paths along the
length and breadth of Naya Raipur. Pedestrian paths shall be included as a part of the landscape plan for
these green strips

Pedestrian Plazas
In the preparation of detail plans of activity areas like CBD, Govt office Complex, Institutional areas,
etc, pedestrian plazas shall be incorporated as part of the integrated design.

11. Cycle Tracks

Cycle Tracks, of minimum 3 m width, are to be included as part of the integrated design of the green
and pedestrian corridors and ways.

12. Hoardings
Hoardings along the roads, which distract the attention of drivers and degrade the aesthetic quality, shall
be strictly prohibited. At certain locations specially designed wall spaces may be provided for
advertisement/information. Bus shelters shall be designed to provide for controlled advertisement space.
13. Public Conveniences and Dhalaos
Public conveniences and Dhalaos are provided generally in the ROW of roads. Apart from the need for
good design and proper maintenance, they can also be major source of income generation by providing
space for commercial advertisement. They shall be so located as to ensure that they do not adversely
affect the geometrics of road system in terms of sight distance, obstruction, etc.

9.4 Public Mass Transport System

The economy of Naya Raipur is envisaged to be high. Proportion of middle and high income groups is
expected to be higher than those observed in other cities. Hence motor vehicle ownership by households
is estimated to be high, possibly nearer to 2 per household in the long range. The road network system is
planned and designed to enable efficient and safe movement of motorized traffic. However it is prudent
to minimize usage of personalized modes, particularly for mandatory trips like work and education, by
providing a highly attractive, convenient and efficient public mass transport system. The linear form of
the city is conducive to public mass transport (LRTS). The grid iron form provides flexibility in
provision of services (Buses & ITPs). It is important that a high quality public mass transport service, be
operated from the earlier stages in order to mould the travel behaviour of the residents of Naya Raipur in
favour of public transport.
The public mass transport of Naya Raipur would include:
A. Bus system (common carrier)
B. IPT modes and
C. Rail based LRT System

A. The Bus System

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system. In order to provide a high frequency service operation, the use of mini buses is recommended.
The average load factor shall be limited to 0.7 by operating more buses for a high degree of comfort.
CNG based or preferably, battery operated buses are recommended in order to maintain the
environmental quality of the city.

1. Bus Depots
A requirement of 160 to 180 buses is estimated for the new city. Two depots, each of 2.5 Ha, are
proposed in the service industry area.

2. Bus Terminals
Bus terminals are important to facilitate convenient interchange amongst modes and passengers. They
are also prominent elements of the urbanscape providing orientation and identity. They need to be
designed sensitively and managed efficiently.

i. Inter-City Bus Terminal

An inter-city bus terminal is proposed at the ‘Transport Hub’ area, on the northern side that helps
integrate the rail station, intra-city bus terminal and IPT modes. An extent of 2 Ha for the terminal has
been reserved for the same.

ii. Intra-city Bus Terminals

A total number of 5 nodal intra-city bus terminals Transport
Logistic Hub
have been proposed at the following locations -
1. Transport Hub in the north
Software
2. Railway Station/University Area in Technology Park
the south
3. CBD (Central node)
4. Software Technology Capitol
C.B.D.
Park/Exhibition Grounds in the west Complex
5. Government offices area in the east
Dhamtari line
Railway Station
An area of 1 Ha has been reserved for intra-city
bus terminals at each of these locations. The
Figure 9.3: Schematic Location of Intra-
north, central and south nodal terminals shall be
city bus terminals
integrated with the proposed LRT system.
These nodal terminals shall be planned and developed as multi-use complexes and their development
and management shall be entrusted to the private sector, through BOT route, under the PPP model.

iii. Sub-Terminals
In all activity areas, the Local Area Plans (LAPs) shall make suitable provision for terminal facilities for
the buses serving these areas.

3. Bus Routes
The flexible road network provides a variety of options for planning the bus route system. The nodes
and residential as well as other activity areas shall have a ‘hub and spoke’ relationship where the nodes
provide the direct services and the other activity areas provide subsidiary services to each other.
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4. Bus Ways
Exclusive bus ways shall be developed in a phased manner along the major road corridors (100m/60m
row).

5. Bus Stops
Bus stops need to be located providing easy access to a maximum number of people and activities. Bus
stops along the proposed LRTS corridor to be located such that they integrate with the future LRTS
stations.

6. Bus Recess/Bays
During the early phases when buses operate in mixed traffic, bus recess/bays shall be provided as per
standard design.

Figure 9.4: Typical Concept plan for Bus Bays/Recess

7. Bus Shelters
Bus Shelters are important to provide convenience and shelter to bus passengers. They are also
conspicuous elements in the streetscape and need to be designed and maintained well. The bus shelter
designs need to be modern and also to incorporate the cultural themes and motifs of Chhattisgarh. Bus
stops also need to include other facilities like telephone booth, drinking water, etc.
Bus stops could be a source of resource generation to the operating system by incorporating space for
commercial advertisement. With a common design, they may also be constructed and maintained by
private parties under concession.

B. Intermediate Public Transport

Intermediate Public Transport modes are an important component of an urban public transport system.
They bring in private sector initiative, investments and management with least cost to the public
exchequer. In a city like Naya Raipur a large number of floating population for business and other
purpose is expected. It is prudent to facilitate entry and operation of a good, technologically modern,
energy efficient and environment friendly mode(s) to provide the much needed service.

To facilitate the service, physical space for parking and other needs of the operators are to be provided
as part of the Local Area Plans.

C. Rail Transit System

A rail based urban transit system, to be part of the Public Mass Transport System of Naya Raipur, has
been proposed. It runs along the central axial corridor between the two inter-city rail station complexes
(Refer map 9.5). The alignment interlinks a large number of activity areas with the residential areas. The
system could be Light Rail Transit (LRTS) or mono-rail, to be selected based on detailed studies. The
corridor length is about 15.5 km and shall have 12 intermediate stations. The system is proposed to run
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central vista road.

The rail based system plays an important role in enhancing the image of the city and providing high
degree of accessibility and high quality service to the people. It would also help in promoting safety and
enhancing environment quality of the city.

The system could be made financially viable through a well designed public private partnership
package. The city should raise the capital cost through a charge on land/floor space development. The
system would enhance the realty values and measures for value capture to be set in from the start itself.
Given careful planning, design and operation with financial prudence and sound management, the urban
rail based public mass transport systems could be viable. Naya Raipur is expected to be a
technologically modern, world-class city. It is important that the public mass transport of the city is
modern, efficient and attractive.

D. Parking
Demand for parking of private, public and commercial modes will be high in Naya Raipur and adequate
provision shall be made to cater to the parking needs. A comprehensive Parking Policy needs to be
formulated to address this demand. The components would include:
 Parking norms
 Space standards
 Pricing
 Institutional arrangements

Parking Norms and Space Standards

Please refer section 18.6.2.2.
Pricing
A policy of pricing all parking areas anywhere in the town needs to be adopted from the very beginning.
Differential pricing, by use area and by hour of day, needs to be included. The objective of pricing is to
regulate demand. However this policy needs to be supplemented by a good public transport service.
Municipalisation of Parking Areas
The concept of municipalisation of parking areas needs to be adopted. In CBD and other commercial
areas major part of parking should be under public control and management. Compounding fee, in lieu
of parking space, to be charged and public off street parking space developed out of the income
generated.
Institutional Arrangements
An institutional arrangement needs to be established for the Management (Operation and maintenance)
of parking spaces. It could be either a departmental unit, a special parking agency or outsourced to a
private agency.
General Parking Areas
Generation of parking spaces in individual building units through building bylaws needs to be
supplemented extensively by generation of public parking spaces in development areas. Special
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of Area Development Plans. Area and use based norms to be framed in addition to floor space based
norms. Parking solutions shall be more land area based rather than building space based.
Equitable access to all
The transport system plan aspires to provide equal and safe mobility to all. Hence, in accordance with
this goal, the design of all roads and transport facilities shall be non-discriminative with respect to
physically challenged persons. They shall be in accordance with “The Persons with Disabilities (Equal
Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (No 1 of 1996)”, rules framed there
under and other acts, rules and guidelines as relevant.

9.5 Phasing and Cost Estimation

9.5.1 Phasing of Transport System Development

Naya Raipur city transport system is proposed to be developed in three phases as under:
Phase I : 2006 - 2011
Phase II : 2011 - 2021
Phase III : 2021 - 2031
The phase wise development of the transport system is proposed as under:
Table 9.2 : Phasing of Development of Transport System

S.
Description Phase I Phase II Phase III
No.
1. Road Network
A Access 6.4 km with 2 lanes 6.4 km 2 lane road 6.4 km 4 lane road
Expressway upgradation to 4 lane upgradation to 6
lane
B City Road Network system
100m ROW 33.68 km with 4 lane 33.68 km from 4 lane to 8 7.28 km from 4
roads lane lane to 8 lane
7.28 km with 4 lane 4.82 km with 8
lanes
60m ROW roads 31.84 km with 4 lane 31.84 km from 4 lane to 8 19.35 km from 4
lane lane to 8 lanes
19.35 km with 4 lane 11.39 km with 8
lanes
2. Bus System
a Operating Fleet By Private Sector
Bus Shelters (@ 230 220 145
b
5/km)
c Bus Terminals Intercity Bus Terminal Inter city Bus Terminal in Capacity
in the north the south upgradation of
ISBTs
Intra city Bus Terminal Upgradation of capacity Capacity
in CBD area of ISBT in the north upgradation of city
Bus Terminals
Intra City Bus Terminal Intra city Bus Terminals Additional city Bus
in Capital Complex at ISBT Terminal in the
west
3. LRTS (15.5 km) Techno-economic and Development and

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S.
Description Phase I Phase II Phase III
No.
feasibility studies and Operation
preparation of DPR
Off-street 1500 ECS 2000 ECS 1500 ECS
4.
parking facilities
Techno-economic and
5. IFC feasibility studies and
preparation of DPR
Part development of Capacity Augmentation Full Development
truck terminal,
warehousing and
wholesale markets
Railway Station in the Railway station in the -
Regional
6. north south
Railway Stations
Railway yard as part of Capacity augmentation of -
IFC (part) Railway station and goods
terminal in the north
7. Surveys and Preparation of DPRs, designs, working drawings etc. (in all the phases)

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