14/10/2026
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, and the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) camps in Chhattisgarh as ‘Shaheed Veer Gundadhur Seva Dera Jan Suvidha Kendras’ under a pilot initiative of Project Vishwas.
The initiative aims to transform selected security camps into integrated community resource and development centres that facilitate access to public services, strengthen local livelihoods, promote skill development and support social and economic development, while respecting the region’s indigenous culture and community aspirations.
The five camps identified for development in the first phase are Netanar Camp in Bastar district, Ramaram Camp in Sukma district, Renganar Camp in Dantewada district, Peddakodepal Camp in Bijapur district, and Irakbhatti Camp in Narayanpur district.
Design-led approach to community development
The initiative draws upon NID’s multidisciplinary expertise in design, research and innovation to develop facilities and interventions responsive to local needs and opportunities. The project will be undertaken through NID’s Design Research and Innovation Centre for Nation Building, which focuses on projects of national significance contributing to societal development and nation-building.
A multidisciplinary team from NID, led by Dr. Ashok Mondal, Director, NID Ahmedabad, visited the five identified camps along with State Government officials. The team interacted with local residents, government officials, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and other stakeholders to understand local socio-economic conditions, existing livelihood practices and community aspirations.
Based on the field study and stakeholder consultations, NID submitted a feasibility report and implementation roadmap to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The proposals were subsequently presented to the Senior Officials of the MHA. The five camps were identified for the pilot phase following the consultations.
Integrated facilities for community welfare and economic empowerment
Under the MoU, the camps will be planned and developed to accommodate a range of facilities addressing four core objectives: Jan Suvidha, Community Development, Social Development and Economic Development.
The proposed Seva Dera Kendras will provide Jan Suvidha Kendras for public services and digital support, along with skill development and vocational training facilities. They will promote healthcare, sports, cultural activities and community well-being. Livelihood generation will be strengthened through Minor Forest Produce processing, value addition, branding and packaging. The initiative will also support enterprise creation, market linkages and sustainable community mobility through electric vehicles. Together, these interventions aim to foster inclusive community development, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.
Under the MoU, NID will apply its design expertise and institutional resources to plan and establish the proposed facilities in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Design for nation-building
The development of the five Shaheed Veer Gundadhur Seva Dera Jan Suvidha Kendras represents an application of design beyond conventional built-environment interventions—integrating public services, skills, cultural life, local enterprise and market access within a community-oriented development framework.
Through Project Vishwas, the Ministry of Home Affairs and NID Ahmedabad seek to establish a pilot model for design-led community development in Chhattisgarh, with the potential to inform future interventions based on the outcomes and learnings of the initiative.
Narendra Modi , Amit Shah
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
National Institute of Design, India
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Piyush Goyal , Jitin Prasada
